{"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":"cinip","text":"Recent variable winds have formed slabs in open terrain on a variety of aspects. 20-80 cm recent snow has formed a reactive slab on top of a persistent weak layer that consists of surface hoar, facets, and a crust buried in late January. Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":180,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":194,"length":6,"key":1}],"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"}}}}
{"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":"9q9th","text":"A stormy period from 4 to 8 February dropped approximately 60 cm of new snow in the Coquihalla, 40 cm near Allison Pass and 20 cm in the north of the region. This snow likely sits on a slippery crust on solar aspects, and possibly surface hoar elsewhere. Particularly in the Coquihalla, the new snow bonded poorly to these old surfaces and a number of avalanches were triggered on this layer. Looking forward, it is not clear whether the recent snow will bond, or whether this weak interface will remain a concern for several days. Given this uncertainty, a prudent approach would assume this is a suspect interface until we have more information.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qhnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjnfb","text":"An earlier persistent weak layer that formed in mid-January sits some way below the recent storm snow. This consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas and a crust on south-facing slopes. Whumpfs were recently reported on this layer in the south of the region, indicating this layer might remain a concern there.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7shbu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74ur8","text":"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":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting and variable winds are impacting loose snow. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":158,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":226,"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":"ddqq6","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting and variable winds are impacting loose snow. The late January interface is down 20-30 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eqo45","text":"There is about 40-80 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":[{"offset":50,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"721t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a60l5","text":"Below 1600 m this snow sits on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qqcf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cim4h","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m7kn","text":"20-40 cm loose snow overlies wind affected snow at upper elevations and exposed terrain, softer snow in sheltered areas, and a crust on steep, solar slopes and elevations below 1900 m. Fresh snow has been redistributed by variable winds building slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","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":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Up to 15 cm of low density snow over the past several days has combined with strong northwest winds to create wind slabs which may be possible to human trigger in specific lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, there is uncertainty as to how much direct sun on Tuesday might warm steep slopes midday given the frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ipll","text":"50-80 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and \"treeline-like\" features below treeline in the northern half of the region. Although the likelihood of triggering these avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where it is likely pronounced and preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"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":"Up to 35 cm of low density snow over the past few days has combined with intermittent northwest winds to create wind slabs which may be possible to human trigger in specific lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, there is uncertainty as to how much direct sun on Tuesday might warm steep slopes midday given the frigid temperatures.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373dl","text":"60-100 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features that are below treeline. Snowpack tests results continue to show the potential for propagation on this layer, like this MIN report from north in the region on Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":310,"length":10,"key":1}],"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"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa0854fc-7cc0-4e04-8b4b-398bd19f7102"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"Up to 45 cm of low density snow over the past few days has combined with moderate northwest winds to create wind slabs which may remain reactive in lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, steep slopes in direct sun may rapidly warm midday despite the cold temperatures, which may weaken cornices and promote instability.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64duh","text":"80-130 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features below treeline. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. 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":"891ie","text":"Snow from the past week has seen some wind effect at upper elevations and may contain a freezing rain crust or surface hoar at lower elevations. It continues to settle over a reactive weak layer buried 60-80 cm deep. This persistent weak layer may exist as facets or a crust but it has been most reactive where it exists as large surface hoar crystals in sheltered areas treeline and below. Surface hoar has potential to surprise backcountry users with how widely the fracture can travel across slopes. This layer is slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":257,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":330,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"118b4","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":"9p8ih","text":"A crust surrounded by weak faceted grains is buried deep within the snowpack. It may be possible to trigger this layers with a large load.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","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":"9q9th","text":"A stormy period from 4 to 8 February dropped approximately 60 cm of new snow in the Coquihalla, 40 cm near Allison Pass and 20 cm in the north of the region. This snow likely sits on a slippery crust on solar aspects, and possibly surface hoar elsewhere. Particularly in the Coquihalla, the new snow bonded poorly to these old surfaces and a number of avalanches were triggered on this layer. Looking forward, it is not clear whether the recent snow will bond, or whether this weak interface will remain a concern for several days. Given this uncertainty, a prudent approach would be to assume this is a suspect interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qhnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjnfb","text":"An earlier persistent weak layer that was buried around January 24 sits some way below the recent storm snow. This consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas and a crust on south-facing slopes. An isolated very large avalanche on this layer in the north of the region is discussed in our avalanche summary. It averaged about 100 cm deep in that location. Whumpfs were also recently reported on this layer in the south of the region, indicating this layer might remain a concern there as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7shbu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74ur8","text":"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":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Wind slabs on a variety of aspects are likely beginning to facet and lose cohesion as a result of ongoing cold temperatures. Recent sun exposure has formed weak crusts on primarily south aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7o6te","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"frisf","text":"Below the surface, 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":86,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":114,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December, currently considered dormant, may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack.","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":"Recent wind has varied in direction, forming wind slabs in lee terrain features on a variety of aspects at upper elevations. These are likely diminishing in cohesion and reactivity under the influence of cold temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46ac","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bedso","text":"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. Many terrain features where this layer presented an avalanche problem were cleaned out in a previous avalanche cycle. Where it remains preserved, 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":117,"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":"d7nhc","text":"Up to 45 cm of low density snow over the weekend has combined with moderate northwest winds to create wind slabs which may remain reactive in lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, steep slopes in direct sun may rapidly warm midday despite the cold temperatures, which may weaken cornices and promote instability.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64duh","text":"80-130 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features below treeline. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. 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":"8uabu","text":"Up to 35 cm of low density snow over the weekend has combined with intermittent northwest winds to create wind slabs which may be possible to human trigger in specific lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, there is uncertainty as to how much direct sun on Tuesday might warm steep slopes midday given the frigid temperatures.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373dl","text":"60-100 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features that are below treeline. Snowpack tests results continue to show the potential for propagation on this layer, like this MIN report from north in the region on Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":310,"length":10,"key":1}],"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"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa0854fc-7cc0-4e04-8b4b-398bd19f7102"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Up to 15 cm of low density snow over the weekend has combined with strong northwest winds to create wind slabs which may be possible to human trigger in specific lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, there is uncertainty as to how much direct sun on Tuesday might warm steep slopes midday given the frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ipll","text":"50-80 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and \"treeline-like\" features below treeline in the northern half of the region. Although the likelihood of triggering these avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where it is likely pronounced and preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"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":"2m7kn","text":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures. Variable winds have redistributed loose snow developing slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1baeo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em487","text":"20-50 cm loose snow and soft slab overlies a handful of surfaces: wind affected snow at upper elevations and exposed terrain, softer snow in sheltered areas, and a crust on steep, solar slopes and below 1600-1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","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":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting and variable winds are impacting loose snow. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting and variable winds are impacting loose snow. Increasing outflow winds will reverse load features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o30t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbad9","text":"The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":62,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":130,"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":"cinip","text":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures. Recent northerly and shifting winds have reverse loaded features, slabs may be found in lee terrain on a variety of aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4odso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m1el","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface, consisting of surface hoar, facets, and a crust buried in late January. This layer has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanche reports and has been easily found on all aspects, reports suggest it is touchiest on northerly and easterly aspects.  It's likely that reactivity will decrease with the cold and calm weather, however any inputs (like wind or snow) encouraging a slab to form could quickly make this layer reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":72,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":86,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ficq","text":"Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A thin skiff of new snow now exists above a mix of breakable surface crust, wind-affected snow, and old wind slabs that have been losing cohesion under the influence of prolonged cold temperatures. A few cm below this surface, a more supportive crust solidly caps the snowpack below about 1400 metres. This crust may be absent at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46ac","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bedso","text":"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. In most areas where it remains preserved, this layer has become difficult to trigger due to bridging by overlying dense snow and crusts. There is some concern for the possibility of continued reactivity in steep terrain at high elevations where it has not previously avalanched and where the overlying snowpack may have failed to form an effective bridge over it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":117,"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":"d7nhc","text":"Up to 45 cm of low density snow over the weekend has combined with moderate winds primarily from the northwest to create wind slabs which may remain reactive in lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, steep slopes in direct sun may rapidly warm midday despite the cold temperatures, which may weaken cornices and promote instability.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64duh","text":"80-130 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features below treeline. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. 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":"9q9th","text":"A stormy period from 4 to 8 February dropped approximately 60 cm of new snow in the Coquihalla, 40 cm near Allison Pass and 20 cm in the north of the region. This snow likely sits on a slippery crust on solar aspects, and possibly surface hoar elsewhere. A number of avalanches were triggered on this layer in the Coquihalla on Sunday. Snowpack tests on Wednesday revealed reactivity at this interface has since become more resistant.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qhnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjnfb","text":"An earlier persistent weak layer that was buried around January 24 sits some way below the recent storm snow. This consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas and a crust on south-facing slopes. An isolated very large avalanche on this layer in the north of the region is discussed in our avalanche summary. It averaged about 100 cm deep in that location. Whumpfs were also recently reported on this layer in the south of the region, indicating this layer might remain a concern there as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7shbu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74ur8","text":"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":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting and variable winds are impacting loose snow. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m7kn","text":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures. Variable winds have redistributed loose snow developing slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1baeo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em487","text":"A weak interface may exist in some locations approximately 60 cm down and could reach its threshold with wind loading, initiating a deeper slab. At this point, this interface seems spotty through the region and hasn't been as reactive as in the Lizard-Flathead region. However, it is something to keep on your radar.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2k4bn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ajqea","text":"In most places 20-50 cm loose snow and soft slab overlies a handful of surfaces: wind affected snow at upper elevations and exposed terrain, softer snow in sheltered areas, and a crust on steep, solar slopes and below 1600-1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","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":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Up to 15 cm of low density snow can be found on the surface in shaded, sheltered areas. In more wind exposed areas this is replaced with a mix of wind-affected surfaces, including wind slabs that are gradually losing cohesion and reactivity under prolonged cold temperatures. A thin recent sun crust may be found right near the surface on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7o6te","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"frisf","text":"Below this mixed bag of surface conditions, 50-100 cm of settled storm 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. Although this structure is a bit suspect, we have no recent reports of avalanches failing at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":125,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":153,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December, currently considered dormant, may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack.","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":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures. Recent northerly and shifting winds have reverse loaded features, slabs may be found in lee terrain on a variety of aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4odso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m1el","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface, consisting of surface hoar, facets, and a crust buried in late January. This layer has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanche reports and has been easily found on all aspects, reports suggest it is touchiest on northerly and easterly aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":72,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":86,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ficq","text":"Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting in sheltered zones and continued outflow winds are building wind slabs (where snow is just not sublimating) and reverse loading features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o30t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbad9","text":"The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":62,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":130,"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":"a3u6t","text":"Up to 15 cm of low density snow over the weekend combined with previous strong northwest winds to create wind slabs which may be possible to human trigger in specific lee features. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less powder may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions. With clear skies, there is uncertainty as to how much direct sun on Tuesday might warm steep slopes midday given the frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ipll","text":"50-80 cm of snow from the past week is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and \"treeline-like\" features below treeline in the northern half of the region. Although the likelihood of triggering these avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where it is likely pronounced and preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"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":"eqo45","text":"There is about 25-50 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. It may be present down in the trees in some places too. This surface hoar seems to be deepest, and most sensitive to triggering around the McBride area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"721t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a60l5","text":"Below 1600 m this snow sits on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qqcf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cim4h","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A thin skiff of new snow now exists above a mix of breakable surface crust, wind-affected snow, and old wind slabs that have been losing cohesion under the influence of prolonged cold temperatures. A few cm below this surface, a more supportive crust solidly caps the snowpack below about 1400 metres. This crust may be absent at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46ac","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bedso","text":"100-150 cm of snow sits over a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a thick crust with weak facets on top of it in many areas. In most areas where it remains preserved, this layer has become difficult to trigger due to bridging by overlying dense snow and crusts. There is some concern for the possibility of continued reactivity in steep terrain at high elevations where it has not previously avalanched and where the overlying snowpack may have failed to form an effective bridge over it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":117,"length":6,"key":0}],"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 last Friday. This is a reasonable approximation of current conditions as the past week has been a time of slow snowpack change.","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=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/videos/140053811287278"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures, while recent wind has left some isolated wind slabs in lee features. A weak layer formed in late January and is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection. The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack, and should be considered in steep rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":266,"length":12,"key":0}],"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":"Recent northerly and shifting winds have reverse loaded features; slabs may be found in open terrain on a variety of aspects. Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4odso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m1el","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. Reports suggest it is touchiest on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ficq","text":"Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects have been the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"allum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di8c0","text":"In more sheltered areas, the cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures, while wind may be forming slabs in lee features. 40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features that are below treeline, although there could potentially be weak snow above crusts on south-facing alpine slopes. Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":198,"length":12,"key":0}],"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":"9q9th","text":"A stormy period from 4 to 8 February dropped approximately 60 cm of new snow in the Coquihalla, 40 cm near Allison Pass and 20 cm in the north of the region. This snow is likely quite slowly forming bonds with a crust on solar aspects, and possibly surface hoar on sheltered, shaded slopes. A number of avalanches were triggered on preserved large stellar grains just above this layer in the Coquihalla on Sunday. Snowpack tests on Wednesday revealed reactivity at this stellar grain interface has since become more resistant.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":414,"length":27,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2qhnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjnfb","text":"An earlier persistent weak layer that was buried around January 24 sits a short way below the recent storm snow. This consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas and a crust on south-facing slopes. An isolated very large avalanche on this layer in the north of the region is discussed in our avalanche summary. It averaged about 100 cm deep in that location. Whumpfs were also recently reported on this layer in the south of the region, indicating this layer might remain a concern there as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7shbu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74ur8","text":"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/mountain-information-network/submissions/d1eca328-0dec-47bf-81e9-eac7268a1c53"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Up to 15 cm of low density snow can be found on the surface in shaded, sheltered areas. In more wind exposed areas this is replaced with a mix of wind-affected surfaces, including wind slabs that are gradually losing cohesion and reactivity under prolonged cold temperatures. A thin recent sun crust may be found right near the surface on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7o6te","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"frisf","text":"Below this mixed bag of surface conditions, 50-100 cm of settled storm snow sits on a persistent weak layer from late January 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. Although this structure is a bit suspect, we have no recent reports of avalanches failing at this interface within the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":171,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December, currently considered dormant, may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack.","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":"2m7kn","text":"Variable winds have redistributed loose snow developing slabs in lee and open features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1baeo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em487","text":"A weak interface may exist in some locations approximately 60 cm down and could reach its threshold with wind loading, initiating a deeper slab. At this point, this interface seems spotty through the region and hasn't been as reactive as in the Lizard-Flathead region. However, it is something to keep on your radar!  You should dig down and investigate this interface before committing to bigger lines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2k4bn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ajqea","text":"In most places 30-60 cm loose snow and soft slab overlies a handful of surfaces: wind affected snow at upper elevations and exposed terrain, softer snow in sheltered areas, and a crust on steep, solar slopes and below 1600-1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","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":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Continued outflow winds are building wind slabs (where snow is just not sublimating) and reverse loading features. Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects are the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7an60","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o30t","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting of the upper snowpack. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":136,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"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":"a3u6t","text":"The upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures, while recent wind has left some isolated wind slabs in lee features. A weak layer formed in late January and is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection. The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack, and should be considered in steep rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":266,"length":12,"key":0}],"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":"Recent northerly and shifting winds have reverse loaded features; slabs may be found in open terrain on a variety of aspects. Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4odso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m1el","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ficq","text":"Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"On Thursday, winds picked up out of the east/northeast with enough gusto to move snow around, giving new life to wind slab problems in the region. Watch for wind slabs in uncharacteristic places at upper elevations as easterly winds continue. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e1jdk","text":"While wind may be forming slabs in lee features, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features that are below treeline, although there could potentially be weak snow above crusts on south-facing alpine slopes. Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":198,"length":12,"key":0}],"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":"ddqq6","text":"Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects have been the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"allum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di8c0","text":"In more sheltered areas, the cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Continued outflow winds are building wind slabs (where snow is just not sublimating) and reverse loading features. Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects are the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7an60","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o30t","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting of the upper snowpack. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":136,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"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":"There is about 25-50 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. It may be present down in the trees in some places too. This surface hoar seems to be deepest, and most sensitive to triggering around the McBride area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"721t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a60l5","text":"Below 1600 m this snow sits on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qqcf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cim4h","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"On Thursday, winds picked up out of the east/northeast with enough gusto to move snow around, giving new life to wind slab problems in the region. Watch for wind slabs in uncharacteristic places at upper elevations as easterly winds continue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4etf6","text":"While wind may be forming slabs in lee features, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-120 cm of snow from February is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features below treeline. On steep south facing terrain this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection. The mid/lower snowpack is generally strong and settled in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":12,"key":0}],"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":"On Thursday, winds picked up out of the east/northeast with enough gusto to move snow around, giving new life to wind slab problems in the region. Watch for wind slabs in uncharacteristic places at upper elevations as easterly winds continue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6nrma","text":"While wind may be forming slabs in lee features, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-100 cm of snow from February is settling over a layer of surface hoar. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features that are below treeline, however facets above a sun crust may be found on steep south facing features. Snowpack tests results continue to show the potential for propagation on this layer, like this MIN report from Clemina on Monday and this MIN report from the Gorge on Tuesday. The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":185,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":494,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":537,"length":10,"key":2}],"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":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa0854fc-7cc0-4e04-8b4b-398bd19f7102"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e2a4099d-dee8-4b34-90e1-ad336f1ddbeb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures, while recent wind has left some isolated wind slabs in lee features. A weak layer formed in late January and is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":266,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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":"Recent northerly and shifting winds have reverse loaded features; slabs may be found in open terrain on a variety of aspects. Winds are forecast to shift back to south west tomorrow.  Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4odso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m1el","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ficq","text":"Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds are forecast to shift to a new direction overnight (southeast) and again tomorrow (south) and may form fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. Previous winds blew from the east/northeast with enough gusto to move snow and build reactive wind slabs. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as tricky cross-loading and reverse-loading continues. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"While wind may be forming slabs in lee features, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. Snowpack test results continue to show instability on this layer, like this MIN report from Allan Creek on Friday. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":198,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":450,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","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":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7dd53437-9ee0-49d1-8df1-7f31459b7669"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"Winds are forecast to shift to a new direction overnight (southeast) and again tomorrow (south) and may form fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. Previous winds blew from the east/northeast with enough gusto to move snow around and build reactive wind slabs. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as tricky cross-loading and reverse-loading continues. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4etf6","text":"While wind may be forming slabs in lee features, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-120 cm of snow from February is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. This persistent weak layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3e8v","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally strong and settled 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":"ddqq6","text":"Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects have been the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"allum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di8c0","text":"In more sheltered areas, the cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eqo45","text":"There is about 25-40 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. It may be present down in the trees in some places as well. This surface hoar seems to be deepest, and most sensitive to triggering around the McBride area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"721t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a60l5","text":"Below 1600 m this snow sits on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qqcf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cim4h","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Outflow winds have built wind slabs (where snow is just not sublimating) and reverse loading features. Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects were the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7an60","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o30t","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting of the upper snowpack. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":136,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"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":"akduc","text":"Two day new snow totals of 15-25 cm are expected to accumulate in the region by the end of the day on Monday, forming widespread new storm slabs, especially in more wind-exposed areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7io5c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"24q9e","text":"The surface beneath our accumulating snow consists of a thin cover of low density snow (where sheltered) and more widespread wind-affected snow. Recent cold has been transforming this surface snow into weak, faceted grains. This overlies a mix of thin breakable crust and yet more old wind-affected snow. 30-40 cm of gradually faceting storm snow below this layer, a more supportive crust solidly caps the snowpack below about 1400 metres. This crust may be absent at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to check out North Shore Rescue's snowpack update from February 12. It's an excellent snapshot of conditions on the North Shore in advance of the current storm pattern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://m.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/?tsid=0.8011487290890125&source=result"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Small amounts of new snow have fallen on hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. In more sheltered zones, reactive wind slabs will be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the variable wind directions. Some of these wind slabs are sitting on cold faceted snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"allum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di8c0","text":"In more sheltered areas, the cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm, consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind effect in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations that may still be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack has become soft and faceted from the cold temperatures. 40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. Snowpack test results continue to show instability on this layer, like this MIN report from Allan Creek on Friday. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":173,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":425,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","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":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7dd53437-9ee0-49d1-8df1-7f31459b7669"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m7kn","text":"Variable winds have redistributed loose snow developing wind slabs in lee features, especially in the alpine and open areas at treeline. In sheltered zones the surface snow is becoming faceted and sugary and sluffing should be expected in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1baeo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em487","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 40-65 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline in the Elk Valley is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Recent northerly and shifting winds have reverse loaded features; slabs may be found in open terrain on a variety of aspects. Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is occurring with clear nights and frigid temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4odso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m1el","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ficq","text":"Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"New snow and moderate to strong westerlies may be building new wind slabs. Previous outflow winds have built wind slabs and reverse loaded features. Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi will be present where outflow effects were the strongest. In other places reactive wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and elevations due to terrain effects and the recent variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7an60","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o30t","text":"Cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting of the upper snowpack. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm, this consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar features, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. 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":136,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"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":"8uabu","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations that may still be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6nrma","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-100 cm of snow from February is settling over a layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3mh51","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":"d7nhc","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations that may still be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4etf6","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-120 cm of snow from February is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. This persistent weak layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":166,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3e8v","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally strong and settled 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":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that may be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. A weak layer formed in late January and is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":222,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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":"Reports from the weekend describe heavily wind affected surfaces, mostly hard sastrugi. The wind has shifted directions over the past week, but still left some isolated pockets of soft snow. Old firm wind slabs are likely unreactive by now, but still worth considering on steep rolls in alpine terrain. The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/terms/sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"As of Monday afternoon the storm has produced 15 to 23 cm, snowfall is expected to tapper this afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7io5c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"24q9e","text":"Click here to check out North Shore Rescue's snowpack update from February 12. It's an excellent snapshot of conditions on the North Shore in advance of the current storm pattern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"341k5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9rsbj","text":"Beneath our storm snow there is a rather unusual mix of facets, thin breakable crust and isolated pockets of surface hoar.  There is then 30-40 cm of gradually faceting snow, and then a wide spread and supportive crust underneath. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=124709706201158"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Small amounts of new snow have fallen on hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. In sheltered areas, the cold temperatures are encouraging surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind affected layers in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":271,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eqo45","text":"It's time to monitor subtle changes in the upper snowpack as we leave a prolonged cold snap. A dusting of new snow and northwest wind could make upper elevation wind slabs more reactive, while warming temperatures could promote more reactive slabs above the widespread persistent surface hoar layer. This layer is already 40 cm deep around Torpy and McBride, but only 15-25 cm deep further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and down into the trees too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations that may still be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack has become soft and faceted from the cold temperatures. 40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. Snowpack test results continue to show instability on this layer, like this MIN report from Allan Creek on Friday. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":173,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":425,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","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":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7dd53437-9ee0-49d1-8df1-7f31459b7669"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations that may still be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6nrma","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-100 cm of snow from February is settling over a layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3mh51","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":"d7nhc","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations that may still be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4etf6","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. 60-120 cm of snow from February is settling over a weak layer of surface hoar that has shown reactivity at treeline or in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. This persistent weak layer will be slow to gain strength and warrants careful terrain selection. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":166,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3e8v","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally strong and settled 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":"2m7kn","text":"The snow surface is wind affected, especially in the alpine and open areas at treeline. Cold temperatures promote faceting of the snow surface. A persistent weak layer lurks 40-65 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline in the Elk Valley is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":146,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":232,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":267,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that may be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. A weak layer formed in late January and is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":222,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is promoted by clear nights and frigid temperatures. Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvaep","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Recent cold temperatures encouraged surface faceting of the upper snowpack. Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi are present where outflow effects were the strongest. Below treeline, 10-30 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust which is more prominent on solar aspects. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm and consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar aspects, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":361,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":428,"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, except for 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":"a3u6t","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that may be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures. A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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":"akduc","text":"Warm temperatures have transitions 15-30 cm new snow from low density powder to moist snow and crusts. At upper and alpine elevations, dry snow sits on a variety of wind affected surfaces and older crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7io5c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"24q9e","text":"Click here to check out North Shore Rescue's snowpack update from February 12. It's an excellent snapshot of conditions on the North Shore prior to the advance of the recent storm pattern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"341k5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9rsbj","text":"Beneath 15-30 cm recent snow there is a rather unusual mix of facets, thin breakable crust and isolated pockets of surface hoar. There is then 30-40 cm of gradually faceting snow, and then a wide spread and supportive crust underneath. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=124709706201158"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Small amounts of new snow have fallen on hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. In sheltered areas, the cold temperatures promoted surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind affected layers in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":264,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Light flurries have begun to accumulate over a variety of surfaces including surgary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of last week's dry, cold weather. Snow totals ranging from 10-15 cm may be found in areas west and north in the region, with 5 cm falling in the south and east of the region. Moderate northwest winds at ridgetop are expected to build fresh wind slabs that may be possible to trigger. Lingering wind slabs from last week's wind-loading events are trending unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried in late January. In some areas, there may be two of these layers in close proximity (buried Jan 24th and Jan 30th). Reactivity on these surface hoar layers has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","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":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth is promoted by clear nights and frigid temperatures. Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvaep","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. Reports suggest the surface hoar interface at treeline is the biggest repeat offender, and things have been most reactive on northerly and easterly aspects, but don't let your guard down elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"10-30 cm low density snow overlies a variety of wind affected surfaces and facets in the alpine and into treeline. Isolated windslabs remain reactive from recent outflow winds. New, thin windslabs have formed in lee terrain. A thin melt-freeze crust has developed on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67f13","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgn8r","text":"Below the evolving surface, 50-100 cm of settled storm snow sits on a persistent weak layer from late January 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. Although this structure is suspect, we have no recent reports of avalanches failing at this interface within the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":155,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December, currently considered dormant, may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack.","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"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"The recent 10 cm of new snow sit on top of a variety of older snow surfaces. Recent cold temperatures encouraged surface faceting of the upper snowpack. Hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi are present underneath the new snow where outflow effects were the strongest. Below treeline, 10-30 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust which is more prominent on solar aspects. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm and consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar aspects, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":462,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":529,"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, except for 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":"akduc","text":"Snowfall accumulating Thursday will cover a widespread crust on most slopes and a variety of wind affected surfaces and crusts at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ihoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4it1","text":"An unusual mix of facets, thin breakable crust, and isolated pockets of surface hoar is found 15-30 cm below the surface. This overlies 30-40 cm of gradually faceting snow, over a wide spread and supportive crust underneath. The snowpack is well settled below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Light flurries have begun to accumulate over a variety of surfaces including surgary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of last week's dry, cold weather. New snow totals ranging from 10-15 cm may be found in areas west and north in the region, with 5 cm falling in the south and Strong southwest winds at ridgetop are expected to build fresh wind slabs that may be possible to trigger. Lingering wind slabs from last week's wind-loading events are trending unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried in late January. In some areas, there may be two of these layers in close proximity (buried Jan 24th and Jan 30th). Reactivity on these surface hoar layers has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","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":"1g0io","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow sits on top of a variety of older snow surfaces consisting of facets and crust, hard wind slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi. Below treeline, 10-30 cm of soft snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust which is more prominent on solar aspects. The late January interface is down 30-70 cm and consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar aspects, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":346,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":413,"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, except for 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":"ea3ra","text":"New snow and strong wind will form both wind and storm slabs on Thursday and Friday. The wind is forecast to blow from the southwest, so watch for the deepest and touchiest deposits in lee slopes near ridges at treeline and alpine elevations. The air temperature is forecast to be quite a bit warmer than the past week, so slabs are anticipated to develop quickly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47r3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffj2p","text":"The snow will load a widespread persistent surface hoar layer. Prior to the storm, the layer was 60 cm near Renshaw, 40 cm deep around Torpy and McBride, and 15 to 25 cm deep further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and down into the trees too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer will increase as the snow turns into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":43,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"42mhb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7f2ig","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"Stormy conditions return to the region on Thursday and into the weekend. The snow is forecast to fall with strong south wind, which should rapidly form new wind slabs in exposed terrain. As the snow accumulates into Friday, widespread storm slabs are expected to develop. The snow will overly heavily wind affected and faceted surfaces in exposed terrain and perhaps a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":425,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpt8m","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m7kn","text":"The snow surface is wind affected, especially in the alpine and open areas at treeline. Cold temperatures promote faceting of the snow surface. A persistent weak layer lurks 40-65 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":146,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":232,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":267,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that may be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures and the riding looks pretty good. A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":28,"key":0},{"offset":256,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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/mountain-information-network/submissions/60e91878-fea3-4f3f-8dc1-1010850b6e17"}},"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":"cinip","text":"Surface faceting and surface hoar growth continues with clear nights and cold temperatures. Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm of recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvaep","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 30-100 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":89,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":124,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-15 cm of soft snow overlies hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. In sheltered areas, the cold temperatures promoted surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind affected layers in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":254,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"10 to as much as 20 centimetres of light density snow now rests on a variety of surfaces including sugary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of the recent cold, dry and windy weather. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fk9ao","text":"Southwest wind is expected to increase as we head towards the weekend, it's difficult to pin down exact timing, but once it starts to blow touchy wind slabs are expected to form quickly and will likely be slow to heal as they rest on weak, sugary, faceted snow. Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations. Watch for stiff wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6nrma","text":"60-100 cm of snow from February is settling over a layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced notable low probability/high consequence avalanches and requires a conservative approach. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3mh51","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":"mo5t","text":"10 to as much as 30 centimetres of light density snow now rests on a variety of surfaces including sugary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of the recent cold, dry and windy weather. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"427d7","text":"Southwest wind is expected to increase as we head towards the weekend, it's difficult to pin down exact timing, but once it starts to blow touchy wind slabs are expected to form quickly and will likely be slow to heal as they rest on weak, sugary, faceted snow. Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming wind slabs at upper elevations. Watch for stiff wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8op5q","text":"60-120 cm of snow from February is settling over a layer of surface hoar buried in late January. Reactivity on this layer has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced notable low probability/high consequence avalanches and requires a conservative approach. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13k2r","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":"a3u6t","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that may be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures and the riding looks pretty good. A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":28,"key":0},{"offset":256,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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/mountain-information-network/submissions/60e91878-fea3-4f3f-8dc1-1010850b6e17"}},"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":"15-20 cm fresh snow is expected by Friday morning with more flurries and increasing winds through the day. Accumulating snowfall will cover a widespread crust on most slopes and wind affected surfaces on polar slopes at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ihoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4it1","text":"An unusual mix of facets, thin breakable crust, and isolated pockets of surface hoar is found 15-30 cm below the surface. This overlies 30-40 cm of gradually faceting snow, over a wide spread and supportive crust underneath. The snowpack is well settled below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"20-40 cm of recent snow sit on top of a variety of older snow surfaces consisting of facets and crust, hard wind slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi. Below treeline, 20-50 cm of soft snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust which is more prominent on solar aspects. The late January interface is down 40-80 cm and consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar aspects, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":345,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":412,"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, except for 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":"2m7kn","text":"A few centimetres of new snow sit on top of wind affected snow surfaces, especially in the alpine and open areas at treeline, and a facet layer which is 20-30 cm thick in places. A persistent weak layer lurks 40-65 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":267,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":302,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"15-20 cm of soft snow overlies hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. In sheltered areas, the cold temperatures promoted surface faceting. The late January interface is down 30-50 cm consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind affected layers in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":254,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Light flurries have begun to accumulate over a variety of surfaces including surgary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of last week's dry, cold weather. New snow totals ranging from 10-15 cm may be found in areas west and north in the region, with 5 cm falling in the south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"40-70 cm of snow from February is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried in late January. In some areas, there may be two of these layers in close proximity (buried Jan 24th and Jan 30th). Reactivity on these surface hoar layers has primarily been observed at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features, like cutblocks, that are below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"Additional weak layers may present in the lower snowpack, but are not a concern in most areas until we see significant snow loading or rapid warming. ","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":"Light flurries and wind on Saturday will add to the 20 cm of snow that fell Thursday night. There have been some reports of a thin freezing rain crust in this new snow. The 20 cm of new snow sits above crusts and hard wind affected snow in most areas. A mix of soft and hard layers can be found roughly 50-70 cm deep, including some faceted snow, a thin breakable crust, and isolated pockets of surface hoar. This all sits above a hard crust. While avalanches this weekend are most likely going to fail in fresh storm snow layers, there is a remote possibity for these deeper layers to also become reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5h99","text":"See the latest video from North Shore Rescue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":26,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3LWLXczxrI/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"New snow and strong wind will form both wind and storm slabs on Friday night and Saturday. The wind is forecast to blow from the southwest, so watch for the deepest and touchiest deposits in lee slopes near ridges at treeline and alpine elevations. The air temperature is forecast to be quite a bit warmer than the past week, so slabs are anticipated to develop quickly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47r3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffj2p","text":"The snow will load a widespread persistent surface hoar layer. Prior to the storm, the layer was 60 cm deep near Renshaw, 40 cm deep around Torpy and McBride, and 15 to 25 cm deep further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and down into the trees too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer will increase as the snow turns into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":43,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"42mhb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7f2ig","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cul6c","text":"Southwest flow has started pushing some more serious precipitation our way.  As of Friday afternoon the first wave of the storm has produced about 25 cm or so near Revelstoke but less snow further south.  London Ridge has only received 13 cm in the last 24 hours and areas around Kaslo are showing less than 10 cm so far. There is now 20 to 60 cm of snow resting on an untested potpourri of weak layers including sugary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of the cold, dry and windy drought period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ddfe","text":"We've now got 70 to 130 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced very large low probability/high consequence avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"As of Friday afternoon there is 10-20 cm of new snow above a widespread interface that may become a reactive failure layer for storm and wind slab avalanches over the weekend. This interface consists of a sun crust on steep south slopes and faceted snow on polar aspects. In many areas there are old buried wind slabs that have become hard and mostly unreactive. These wind slabs were deposited in unusual places after a strong bout of northeast wind last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4pihv","text":"Persistent weak layers have trended towards being unreactive and vary by location within the region:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gn6j","text":"In the south, the primary feature, found at treeline and below in the Allison Pass area, is a melt-freeze crust from mid-January, about 40-60 cm deep. Although this layer is present in the Coquihalla snowpack (60-80 cm), it has been less problematic in that area recently.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74mom","text":"In the north, the old wind slabs discussed above were reactive last week to skier triggering on early February interfaces of surface hoar (think shaded aspects) and sun crusts (think solar aspects). ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6anr7","text":"Also in the north, older weak layers may still linger in shallow rocky terrain. This includes an old layer of faceted snow (Jan 24) roughly 50-70 cm deep and a melt-freeze crust from early December 100-200 cm deep. These deeper layers have not been reactive recently.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Southwest flow has started pushing some more serious precipitation our way.  As of Friday afternoon the first wave of the storm has produced 3 to 7 cm around Barkerville and up to 30 cm around Blue River. There is now 15 to 45 cm of snow resting on an untested potpurri of weak layers including surgary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of the cold, dry and windy drought period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mrm5","text":"We've now got 40 to 80 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features like cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"45ron","text":"Southwest flow has started pushing some more serious precipitation our way.  As of Friday afternoon the first wave of the storm has produced about 25 cm up the Adams river, 20 cm around Mica and 25 cm or so near Revelstoke.  There is now 20 to 50 cm of snow resting on an untested potpourri of weak layers including sugary facets, feathery surface hoar, and wind-affected snow that formed as a result of the cold, dry and windy drought period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5me8u","text":"We've now got 70 to 100 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced very large low probability/high consequence avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"As of Friday afternoon there is 10-20 cm of new snow above a widespread interface that may become a reactive failure layer for storm and wind slab avalanches over the weekend. This interface consists of a surface hoar layer at treeline, a crust below 1800 m, sun crusts on steep south slopes, and faceted surfaces and hard wind slabs in the alpine. Below the evolving surface, 80-120 cm sits on a lingering persistent weak layer from late January that consists of facets at upper elevations and surface hoar in sheltered areas. Although this structure is suspect, we have no recent reports of avalanches failing at this interface within the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":464,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":495,"length":12,"key":1}],"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":"20-30 cm soft snow overlies hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. In sheltered areas, the cold temperatures promoted surface faceting. The late January interface is down 40-60 cm consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind affected layers in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":251,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m7kn","text":"5-15 cm recent snow sit on top of wind affected snow surfaces in the alpine and open areas at treeline and a facet layer which is up to 20-30 cm thick in sheltered areas. A persistent weak layer lurks 40-65 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":173,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":259,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":294,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"Stormy conditions return to the region through the weekend. The snow is forecast to fall with strong southerly wind, which should rapidly form new wind slabs in exposed terrain. As the snow accumulates widespread storm and wind slabs are expected to develop. The snow will overlie heavily wind affected and faceted surfaces in exposed terrain and perhaps a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":413,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpt8m","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that may be possible to trigger. Watch for these wind slabs in unusual places as complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns are prevalent. Wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures and the riding looks pretty good. A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":28,"key":0},{"offset":256,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and should be considered in steep 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/mountain-information-network/submissions/60e91878-fea3-4f3f-8dc1-1010850b6e17"}},"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":"cinip","text":"A few centimetres of new snow sit on surface hoar and thick layers of faceted snow. Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm of recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bvaep","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 40-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":1},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","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#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#persistent-slab"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"10-30 cm new snow sit on top of a variety of older snow surfaces consisting of surface hoar, facets, crust and hard wind affected layers. In sheltered areas, the cold temperatures promoted surface faceting and formed a 20-40 cm thick facet layer. Below treeline, 20-50 cm of soft snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust which is more prominent on solar aspects. The late January interface is down 40-80 cm and consists of surface hoar in sheltered locations, a crust on solar aspects, and facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":197,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":443,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":510,"length":6,"key":3}],"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, except for 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#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Southwesterly winds have redistributed loose snow and formed slabs in lee features. Fresh snow now covers old wind slab, a thin sun crust, or layers of faceted snow. Below 1600 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath 20-40 cm of recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bvaep","text":"A persistent weak layer lurks 40-70 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. This weak interface has been responsible for the majority of recent avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":21,"key":1},{"offset":88,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":123,"length":6,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgkj","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#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#persistent-slab"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"45ron","text":"The first wave of this storm has produced 20-30 cm of low density snow which will likely experience rapid settlement Sunday as temperatures rise and 10-20 cm of heavier snow falls overtop over the day Sunday. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90rti","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"t98n","text":"Below sits the old, extensively wind affected and faceted snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around the strength of this interface with the new snow, which will surely be tested by the changes brought on by this active weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28qth","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"391fs","text":"We've now got 70 to 100 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced very large low probability/high consequence avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"New snow and strong to extreme wind are expected to form both wind and storm slabs on Saturday night and Sunday. The wind is forecast to blow from the west and southwest, so watch for the deepest and touchiest deposits in lee slopes near ridges at treeline and alpine elevations. The air temperature is forecast to be quite a bit warmer than the past week, so slabs are anticipated to develop quickly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47r3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffj2p","text":"The snow will load a widespread persistent surface hoar layer. Prior to the storm, the layer was 60-70 cm deep near Renshaw, 40-50 cm deep around Torpy and McBride, and 15 to 25 cm deep further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and down into the trees too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer will increase as the snow turns into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":43,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"42mhb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7f2ig","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-30 cm fresh snow overlies hard slabs, scoured slopes and sastrugi where outflow effects have been the strongest. Southwesterly winds have developed slabs in leeward terrain. In sheltered areas, previous cold temperatures promoted surface faceting, fresh snow overlies low density facets in sheltered areas. The late January interface is down 40-60 cm consisting of isolated surface hoar in sheltered locations, and previous wind affected layers in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found in places as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":377,"length":12,"key":0}],"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. 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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Recent snowfall amounts have been highest in the south of the region near Blue River, where current storm totals are in excess of 100 cm as of Sunday morning! Other areas have received as little as 5 cm since the cold snap, with 10-25 cm of new snow forecast to fall by the end of the day Sunday. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features. At lower elevations, this recent low density snow will likely experience rapid settlement as temperatures rise. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gk92","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4msu","text":"Below sits the old, extensively wind affected and faceted snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around the strength of this interface with the new snow, which will surely be tested by the changes brought on by this active weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"We've now got 40 to 80 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features like cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds have varied in strength and direction over the past week, loading cornices and forming shallow wind slabs in complicated cross-loading and reverse-loading patterns at upper elevations. These wind slabs may overlie weak, sugary, faceted snow, meaning that they could break wider than expected and will likely be slow to bond. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8giie","text":"In wind-sheltered areas, the upper snowpack is becoming soft and faceted with the cold temperatures and the riding looks pretty good. A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":28,"key":0},{"offset":256,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and steep rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack should be considered suspect trigger points.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/60e91878-fea3-4f3f-8dc1-1010850b6e17"}},"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":"5c1iv","text":"Recent snowfall amounts have been in the 20-40 cm range in most areas, and highest in the Monashees in the north of the region, where 40-60 cm has fallen over the last few days. This recent low density snow will likely experience rapid settlement Sunday as temperatures rise and 10-20 cm of heavier snow falls overtop. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ectpn","text":"Below sits the old, extensively wind affected and faceted snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around the strength of this interface with the new snow, which will surely be tested by the changes brought on by this active weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14o66","text":"We've now got 70 to 130 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced very large low probability/high consequence avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"The snowpack will undergo rapid changes on Sunday and Monday with transitions between heavy snow to heavy rain and then back to snow. A total of 80 mm of precipitation is possible over this period. Forecasts on Saturday suggest the North Shore mountains could get 25-35 cm of snow before it starts to rain on Sunday morning. Once the rain starts low elevations will get wet saturated snow, while higher elevations will continue to get heavy snowfall with strong wind promoting natural avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3nhf","text":"Leading into this storm the upper snowpack has an interesting mix of thin crust layers and some soft faceted snow between 30 to 70 cm deep. While avalanches this weekend are most likely going to fail in fresh storm snow layers, there is a remote possibility for these deeper layers to also become reactive (see the latest video from North Shore Rescue for a picture of the snowpack before the storm).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":333,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3LWLXczxrI/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Forecast snowfall amounts are variable across the region with 40 cm expected in coastal areas like Squamish and the Sunshine Coast and closer to 20 cm further inland near Whistler and Pemberton. The new snow and wind will form reactive slabs at all elevations, while rain could be expected up to 1400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkjir","text":"The new snow adds to 15 cm of recent snow sitting above a potentially reactive interface consisting of surface hoar layer at treeline, a crust below 1800 m, sun crusts on steep south slopes, and faceted surfaces in the alpine. These interfaces could be failure layers during the storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1buu6","text":"A lingering persistent weak layer from late January is 80-120 cm deep and consists of facets at upper elevations and surface hoar in sheltered areas. Although this structure is suspect, we have no recent reports of avalanches on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":117,"length":12,"key":1}],"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":"75ibe","text":"Expect stormy conditions through the end of the weekend. The snow is forecast to fall with strong southerly wind, which should rapidly form new wind slabs in exposed terrain. As the snow accumulates widespread storm and wind slabs are expected to develop. The snow will overlie heavily wind affected and faceted surfaces in exposed terrain and perhaps a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":410,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpt8m","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m7kn","text":"Wind slabs are found in open areas, moderate to strong winds are redistributing 5-15 cm recent snow. This overlies wind affected snow surfaces in the alpine and open areas at treeline and a facet layer which is up to 20-30 cm thick in sheltered areas. A persistent weak layer lurks 40-65 cm below the surface. In some places it consists of surface hoar, in other places just facets, or crust/facet combinations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":254,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":340,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":375,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"dev9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46all","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. 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#persistent-slab"}},"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.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"With another 10-20 cm of snow expected by Sunday afternoon there could be 20-40 cm of recent snowfall to form reactive storm and wind slabs. This storm snow has buried old hard wind slabs that may still be reactive on steep high elevation slopes. The main persistent layer of concern is a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crust layers that formed in January that are now buried 60-100 cm deep. An early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack has periodically produced avalanches in thinner snowpack areas. These persistent layers have appeared to gone dormant in the past week, but could re-emerge as a problem with the incoming weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Forecast snowfall amounts are variable across the region with 40 cm expected in coastal areas like Squamish and the Sunshine Coast and closer to 20 cm further inland near Whistler and Pemberton. The new snow and wind will form reactive slabs above the rain line. Recent snow is sitting above a potentially reactive interface consisting of surface hoar layer at treeline, a crust below 1800 m, sun crusts on steep south slopes, and faceted surfaces in the alpine. These interfaces could be failure layers for storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1buu6","text":"A lingering persistent weak layer from late January is 80-120 cm deep and consists of facets at upper elevations and surface hoar in sheltered areas. Although this structure is suspect, we have no recent reports of avalanches on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"36o8j","text":"Somewhere around 20 to 50 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate by Monday afternoon. The freezing level is forecast to be up to 1600 m so rain will soak the snowpack below and storm slabs are expected to rapidly build above. The wind is forecast to be strong to extreme, meaning wind slabs will also form in exposed terrain. This is all a recipe for an avalanche cycle!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ogr1","text":"The snow and rain will load a weak layer found around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layer may consist of weak and feathery surface hoar, sugary faceted grains, or faceted grains associated with a hard melt-freeze crust. Many avalanches in the past few weeks have been triggered on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avqrp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpf3c","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"As the frontal system leaves the region on Monday there could be about 40-60 cm of fresh snow around the Coquihalla and Allison Pass but only 15-25 cm in northern parts of the region. Snowfall amounts will likely increase rapidly around treeline elevations once you get above the rain line (so will the hazard). Open terrain will be heavily wind affected, with very touchy slabs in lee terrain. Storm snow is sitting above crusts on many slopes, which in the short term could form a sliding surface for avalanches, but should bond relatively quickly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"es45i","text":"Over the past month this region has had issues with several lingering weak layers, but recent weather has helped strengthen the snowpack. A crust layer around Allison Pass will now be roughly 100 cm deep and strengthening. There are no deeper layers of concern at the Coquihalla. In northern parts of the region old buried wind slabs on facets, along with a deeply buried crust from December, have become unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"30 to 50 cm of snow and strong south to southwest wind from the weekend has likely formed new storm and wind slabs. More snow and strong wind are forecast for Sunday night into Monday, building these slabs. The snow overlies hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain, suggesting it may take some time for the new snow to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pvv4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7a56l","text":"A weak layer from late-January may be found around 60 to 100 cm deep. The weak layer consists of feathery surface hoar and it is most likely found in sheltered areas around treeline elevations. We haven't received reports of avalanches on this layer in some time, suggesting it may be bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3l3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23iue","text":"Two melt-freeze crust layers with associated weak faceted grains may be found in the lower snowpack. These layers are considered dormant given the lack of avalanche observations, however the most likely place to trigger them would be on slopes where the snowpack is thin.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"New snow and strong wind will form new storm and wind slabs Sunday night into Monday above around 1500 m. Below, rain will soak the snow surface. The snow will overly hard wind affected surfaces in exposed terrain and sugary faceted grains in sheltered terrain. Ultimately, this new snow may not bond well to previous surfaces and increase the likelihood of avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"35a19","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkj6j","text":"Around 50 to 80 cm deep, a weak layer of surface hoar may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5o96t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2vdp","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust are likely found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes as well as shallow snowpack areas should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"10-20 cm of new snow is forecast to fall overnight. Recent snowfall amounts have been erratic through the region, varying widely, between 20-80 cm even within small sub regions. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features. At lower elevations, this recent low density snow is likely settling and gaining slab property in the warm temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9gapg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"affhr","text":"Below sits the old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around the strength of this interface with the new snow, which will surely be tested by the ongoing loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"hvsd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpcoi","text":"We've now got 70 to 100 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced very large low probability/high consequence avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e1qiv","text":"10-25 cm of new snow is forecast to fall overnight, with another 5-15 arriving over the day Sunday. Recent snowfall amounts have been highest in the Monashees in the north of the region, where 40-70 cm has fallen over the last few days. Other areas have received as little as 20 cm since the cold snap. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features. At lower elevations, this recent low density snow is likely settling and gaining slab property in the warm temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ilsr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aj2ct","text":"Below sits the old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around the strength of this interface with the new snow, which will surely be tested by the ongoing loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3bfkt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ge0","text":"We've now got 100 to 160 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust, which has produced very large low probability/high consequence avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-25 cm of new snow falls overtop of the old, faceted and/or wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. At upper elevations, the new snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming reactive slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9d3cn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ltr8","text":"A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-60 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and steep rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack should be considered suspect trigger points.","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":"10-25 cm of new snow is forecast to fall overnight. Recent snowfall amounts have been highest in the south of the region near Blue River, where current storm totals are in excess of 100 cm as of Sunday morning! Other areas have received as little as 20 cm since the cold snap. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow will be easily blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features. At lower elevations, this recent low density snow is likely settling and gaining slab property in the warm temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gk92","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4msu","text":"Below sits the old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around the strength of this interface with the new snow, which will surely be tested by the ongoing loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"We've now got 80 to 180 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features like cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpct","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Snowpack conditions will change dramatically with elevation. At lower elevations wet snow will be freezing into a hard surface crust throughout the day. Expect increasingly deeper deposits of new snow between 1000 and 1500 m, potentially up to 40 cm. The new snow should strengthen relatively quickly, but I'd carefully watch for signs on instability in areas with more than 20 cm of snow and avoid steep convex slopes. Alpine terrain could have upwards of 50 cm of new snow with heavily wind affected slabs in open terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"It has been snowing steadily for several days, but no single pulse big enough to form reactive storm slabs. The final pulse on Monday could bring recent storm totals to 30-50 cm, which may be enough for storm slab formation to be a serious concern. The main persistent layer of concern is a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crust layers that formed in January that are now buried 50-100 cm deep. An early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack has periodically produced avalanches in thinner snowpack areas. These persistent layers have appeared to gone dormant in the past week, but could re-emerge as a problem with the incoming weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"40-60+cm of new snow fell through the weekend with strong southwest and west winds to form reactive storm slabs and wind slabs in alpine lees.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47r3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffj2p","text":"The snow has  increased the load on a widespread persistent surface hoar layer. The layer is likely 80-120 cm deep near Renshaw and 60-100 cm deep around Torpy and further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and down into the trees too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer has likely increased with the new load from the snowfall. For sure the consequence of triggering this layer is high.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"42mhb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7f2ig","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/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"25-50 cm of recent snow is likely heavily wind affected in open terrain while in sheltered terrain it could either be low density powder or heavy and slabby. The main persistent layer of concern is a combination of surface hoar, facet, and crust layers that formed in January that are now buried 50-100 cm deep. An early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack has periodically produced avalanches in thinner snowpack areas. These persistent layers have appeared to gone dormant in the past week, but steep open slopes should still be assessed carefully.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Weather stations suggest snowfall amounts from the weekend are 30-50 cm in the Cascades, 20-30 cm at the Duffey, 30-50 cm northwest of Pemberton, and 10-20 cm in the Chilcotin. In all parts of the region, alpine terrain will be heavily wind affected after strong to extreme southwest winds. Freezing levels reached 1500 m during the storm, so expect a rain crust at lower elevations. Recent weather has helped strengthen the lower snowpack including previous layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Anywhere from 5 to 40 cm of snow fell on Monday, with the most in the south and west of the region near the divide. Storm slabs likely developed rapidly for high snowfall areas and wind slabs formed everywhere with strong southerly wind. The freezing level hovered around 1500 m, soaking the snowpack below. More snow, strong west wind, and a dropping freezing level are forecast for Monday night, building these slabs into Tuesday. The snow overlies previously hardened snow from wind effect or sugary faceted grains in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7hfiq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkj6j","text":"Around 50 to 80 cm deep, a weak layer of surface hoar may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer has so far shown to be most problematic around the Elk Valley, but you may find it elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5o96t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2vdp","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust are likely found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes as well as shallow snowpack areas should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"30-50 cm of new snow falling Saturday night and Sunday will take some time to settle and bond to the old snow surface below. The snow is sitting on heavily wind affected and faceted surfaces in exposed terrain and perhaps a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as found here and here. The wind has likely already started to redistribute this new snow into lee terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":289,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpt8m","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcanyukon/videos/262511348619722"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"36o8j","text":"Around 20 to 50 cm of snow fell on Monday, with the most in the east of the region near the divide. Storm slabs likely developed rapidly. The freezing level hovered around 1600 m, soaking the snowpack below. Strong south to southwest wind dominated, forming new wind slabs in exposed terrain. More snow, strong west wind, and a dropping freezing level are forecast for Monday night, building on these slabs into Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ogr1","text":"All this snow and rain are loading a weak layer found around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layer may consist of weak and feathery surface hoar, sugary faceted grains, or faceted grains associated with a hard melt-freeze crust. Many avalanches in the past few weeks have been triggered on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avqrp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpf3c","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"40-80 cm of recent snow has likely been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features at upper elevations. At lower elevations, the new snow is likely settling and gaining slab property in the mild temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3te86","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6p7s8","text":"The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpcoi","text":"We've now got 70 to 120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in openings in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. We are awaiting reports of avalanche activity during the storm, specifically whether they indicate step- downs to this layer, to determine whether or not it continues to be a problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e1qiv","text":"Recent snowfall amounts of 40-80 cm have been highest in the north and lowest in the south of the region. The recent snow has likely been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features at upper elevations. At lower elevations, the new snow is likely settling and gaining slab property in the mild temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bm2g7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9c69","text":"The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3igkk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bto2g","text":"We've now got 80 to 160 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in openings in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. We are awaiting reports of avalanche activity during the storm, specifically whether they indicate step- downs to this layer, to determine whether or not it continues to be a problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"40 to 60 cm of snow and strong southwest wind has formed new storm and wind slabs. Another 10 to 20 cm of snow and strong west wind are forecast for Monday night and Tuesday, building on these slabs. All this snow overlies hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain, suggesting it may take some time for the new snow to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pvv4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ati5p","text":"There hasn't been avalanche activity on deeper weak layers for some time. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for deeply buried weak layers to reactivate.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Much of the region has seen over 100 cm of snow accumulation over the weekend above around 800 m with associated strong south to southwest wind. Storm and wind slab avalanches likely developed rapidly during the storm and a natural avalanche cycle likely occurred at all elevations from rapid snow and rain accumulation. Another 15 to 25 cm of snow may accumulate Monday night with strong northwest wind, continuing the avalanche cycle into Tuesday morning!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lrbn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bg4gt","text":"All of this snow may not bond well to previous surfaces buried mid-February, which may include:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddn7u","text":"Weak and feathery surface hoar in sheltered areas, with the most suspect elevation bands being lower alpine, treeline, and within openings below treeline;","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enoho","text":"A melt-freeze crust found below treeline, particularly on southerly aspects;","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a37oq","text":"A 20 to 40 cm thick layer of sugary faceted grains that developed during cold periods; and/or","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5fc8k","text":"Hard wind-affected snow, particularly in exposed alpine and treeline terrain.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1a9gm","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10 to 40 cm of new snow sits overtop of the old, faceted and/or wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. At upper elevations, the new snow has been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming reactive slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9d3cn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ltr8","text":"A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-70 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and steep rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack should be considered suspect trigger points.","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":"Recent snowfall amounts have been in excess of 100 cm in the south of the region near Blue River, around 80 cm north of McBride, 40 cm in the east near Barkerville and 30 cm near Valemount. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow has likely been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features. At lower elevations, the new snow is likely settling and gaining slab property in the mild temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gk92","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4msu","text":"The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"We've now got 80-180 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features like cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. We are awaiting reports of avalanche activity during the storm, specifically whether they indicate step- downs to this layer, to determine whether or not it continues to be a problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"40-80 cm of recent snow has been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3te86","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6p7s8","text":"The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond but reports from the Monashees have indicated a positive trend already.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpcoi","text":"We've now got 70 to 120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in openings in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. An absence of step-downs to this layer in the most recent storm cycle indicate that is has likely healed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Weather stations suggest snowfall amounts from the weekend are 30-50 cm in the Cascades, 20-30 cm at the Duffey, 30-50 cm northwest of Pemberton, and 10-20 cm in the Chilcotin. In all parts of the region, alpine terrain will be heavily wind affected after strong to extreme southwest winds. Freezing levels reached 1500 m during the storm, so expect a rain crust at lower elevations. Recent weather has helped strengthen the lower snowpack including previous layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10 to 40 cm of new snow sits overtop of the old, faceted and/or wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. At upper elevations, the new snow has been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming reactive slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9d3cn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ltr8","text":"A weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-70 cm deep. In the northern Purcells this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below treeline elevations, but a combination of facets on crusts could exist at all elevations throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-100 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the bottom of the snowpack and steep rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack should be considered suspect trigger points.","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":"Recent snowfall amounts have been in excess of 100 cm in the south of the region near Blue River and north of McBride, and 40-50 cm Barkerville to Valemount. At upper elevations, all of this recent snow has likely been blown around by strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick, reactive slabs in lee features. At lower elevations, the new snow is likely settling in the mild temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gk92","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4msu","text":"The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond but reports from the Monashees in the neighboring North Columbia region have indicated a positive trend already.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"We've now got 80-180 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features like cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. We are awaiting reports of avalanche activity during the storm, specifically whether they indicate step- downs to this layer, to determine whether or not it continues to be a problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Around 40 to 60 cm of snow since Saturday has formed storm slabs in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain from strong southwest wind. This snow overlies hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain, suggesting it may take some time for the new snow to bond to these surfaces. The next storm starts impacting the region Wednesday afternoon, which will form new storm and wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pvv4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ati5p","text":"There hasn't been avalanche activity on deeper weak layers for some time. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for deeply buried weak layers to reactivate.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"The weekend's storm delivered around 30 cm to the Whistler area and up to 60 cm in areas further west and south. Continued strong southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and above, while a rain crust has formed below 1300 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ci8hu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a21g8","text":"The recent snow buried a variety of snow surfaces including wind pressed snow in the alpine, sun crusts on solar aspects, and a spotty layer surface hoar in some sheltered treeline areas. The kind of surface the recent snow buried will effect how long the recently formed slabs will remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Over 100 cm of snow fell on the weekend above around 800 m, which formed reactive storm slabs. Another 20 to 30 cm of snow fell to near valley-bottom on Monday and Tuesday. Wind slabs were formed in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations from strong southwest wind. All of this snow may not bond well to previous surfaces buried mid-February, which may include:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddn7u","text":"Hard wind-affected snow, particularly in exposed alpine and treeline terrain,","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nl7r","text":"Weak and feathery surface hoar in sheltered areas, with the most suspect elevation bands being lower alpine, treeline, and within openings below treeline,","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a37oq","text":"A 20 to 40 cm thick layer of sugary faceted grains that developed during cold periods, and/or","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drfcf","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust below treeline.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5fc8k","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e1qiv","text":"Recent snowfall amounts of 40-80 cm have been highest in the north and lowest in the south of the region. The recent snow has been blown around by previous strong to extreme westerly winds, forming thick slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bm2g7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9c69","text":"The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond but reports from the Monashees have indicated a positive trend already.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3igkk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bto2g","text":"We've now got 80 to 160 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in openings in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. An absence of step-downs to this layer in the most recent storm cycle indicate that is has likely healed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"25-50 cm of recent snow and strong southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c20b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c023j","text":"The main persistent layer of concern is a combination of surface hoar, facet, and crust layers that formed in January that are now buried 50-100 cm deep. No avalanches have been reported on this layer in the past week. Steep, open slopes at treeline elevations are the most likely spots to trigger a large avalanche on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Anywhere from 10 to 50 cm of snow fell on Monday and Tuesday, with the most in the south and west of the region near the divide. In areas where more snow fell, storm slabs may remain reactive to human traffic, particularly where it overlies sugary faceted grains from recent cold air. The wind was howling from the south during the storm, which formed wind slabs in exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cuog","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkj6j","text":"Around 50 to 80 cm deep, a weak layer of surface hoar may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer has so far shown to be most problematic around the Elk Valley, but you may find it elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5o96t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2vdp","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust are likely found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes as well as shallow snowpack areas should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"36o8j","text":"Around 20 to 50 cm of snow fell on Monday and Tuesday, with the most in the east of the region near the divide. The freezing level hovered around 1600 m for much of the storm, forming storm slabs above and soaking the snowpack below. The snow fell with strong southwest wind, forming wind slabs in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ogr1","text":"All the snow and rain has loaded a weak layer found around 50 to 80 cm deep, buried late-January. The layer may consist of weak and feathery surface hoar, sugary faceted grains, or faceted grains associated with a hard melt-freeze crust. Many avalanches in the past few weeks have been triggered on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avqrp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpf3c","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"Last weekend's storm produced 60+ cm of new snow which rests on heavily wind affected and faceted snow in exposed terrain and perhaps a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as found here and here. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":192,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":201,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3sfsv","text":"While our best weather stations are currently down, we have observations from Wednesday that suggest southwest wind has redistributed the aging storm snow into slabs in wind exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcanyukon/videos/262511348619722"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"The incoming snow and strong southwest winds Wednesday night are expected to form storm slabs reactive to human triggers on Thursday; especially in wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2hskl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"askca","text":"Last weekend's storm delivered around 30 cm to the Whistler area and up to 60 cm in areas further west and south. Continued strong southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and above, while a rain crust has formed below 1300 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ci8hu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a21g8","text":"The recent snow buried a variety of snow surfaces including wind pressed snow in the alpine, sun crusts on solar aspects, and a spotty layer surface hoar in some sheltered treeline areas. The kind of surface the recent snow buried will effect how long the recently formed slabs will remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Stormy conditions enter the region on Thursday, bringing new snow and strong wind. Storm slabs are expected to build in sheltered areas at all elevations and on all aspects. Wind slabs are expected to build over the day in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations in lee terrain features. These slabs will build on top of storm slabs formed early this week that still may be triggerable by riders, particularly where they overly sugary faceted snow from mid-February's cold drought.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0sgs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clul9","text":"A weak layer found around 50 to 80 cm deep that was buried late-January has been prevalent in the region during February. The layer may consist of weak and feathery surface hoar, sugary faceted grains, or faceted grains associated with a hard melt-freeze crust. The layer is still surprising riders almost daily. Avoidance of consequential slopes is the best way to ensure a safe day right now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3o8lj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34ts5","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"The region may see anywhere from 20 to 40 cm by Thursday afternoon above 800 m, with associated strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind. Storm slabs are expected to build rapidly in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at high elevations. Below 800 m, rain will soak a snowpack that was recently wet. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mf9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c71ei","text":"This snow will add to the 100 cm of snow that fell on the weekend, which may not be bonding well to previous surfaces buried mid-February, including:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddn7u","text":"Hard wind-affected snow, particularly in exposed alpine and treeline terrain,","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nl7r","text":"Weak and feathery surface hoar in sheltered areas, with the most suspect elevation bands being lower alpine, treeline, and within openings below treeline,","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a37oq","text":"A 20 to 40 cm thick layer of sugary faceted grains that developed during cold periods, and/or","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drfcf","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust below treeline.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5fc8k","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"10-20 cm of new snow is forecast to fall by the end of the day Thursday. It falls over 40-80 cm of recent storm snow which is well settled at lower elevations and heavily wind affected at upper elevations. Wind deposits up to 100 cm deep can be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and may remain reactive to human and machine triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0a9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82l6f","text":"All of this recent snow sits over facetted surfaces from the mid February cold snap. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond but reports from the Monashees have indicated a positive trend already.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ibh5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"We've now got 70 to 120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in openings in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed recently, usually skier triggered in steep, cliffy, unsupported terrain around treeline in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Recent reports have been of excellent riding quality in the 40-80 cm of recent snow. Thick, reactive wind deposits up to 100 cm deep exist in lee features at upper elevations. The recent snow sits on old, facetted and/or extensively wind affected snow that sat on the surface during the extended cold, windy drought period. Some very large avalanches since the end of the storm have shown incredible propagation of hundreds of meters in alpine and treeline features, indicating that this layer is weak and may persist for some time. On the other hand, this MIN from Clemina describes very limited reactivity at this interface below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":7,"length":7,"key":0},{"offset":552,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"We've now got 80-180 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features like cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. We are awaiting reports of avalanche activity during the storm, specifically whether they indicate step- downs to this layer, to determine whether or not it continues to be a problem.","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/6191241d-8163-48a6-bf07-d876aa16cb75"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/69874b25-764f-11eb-a288-9a72ae16e796"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"The incoming snow and strong southwest winds Wednesday night/Thursday are expected to form storm slabs reactive to human triggers; especially in wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8pf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5nhbj","text":"Weather stations suggest snowfall amounts from the weekend are 30-50 cm in the Cascades, 20-30 cm at the Duffey, 30-50 cm northwest of Pemberton, and 10-20 cm in the Chilcotin. In all parts of the region, alpine terrain will be heavily wind affected after strong to extreme southwest winds. Freezing levels reached 1500 m during the storm, so expect a rain crust at lower elevations. Recent weather has helped strengthen the lower snowpack including previous layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"The region may see anywhere from 15 to 35 cm by Thursday afternoon above 800 m, with associated strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind. Storm slabs are expected to build rapidly in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at high elevations. Below 800 m, rain will soak a snowpack that was recently wet.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fcbdo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"24mu8","text":"This snow will build on the 40 to 60 cm of snow that accumulated earlier this week. All of this snow overlies hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain, suggesting it may take some time for the snow to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pvv4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ati5p","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for the reactivation of basal layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Weak surface hoar sitting on a crust on solar aspects has been reported in the Kootenay Pass area. This layer may also be present in other areas within the region. Storm slabs formed by incoming snow and wind Thursday will be more sensitive to human triggering in areas where this weak layer was preserved before being buried; especially if the surface hoar is sitting on a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe501","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3p6nh","text":"25-50 cm of recent snow and strong southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c20b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c023j","text":"The main persistent layer of concern below the surface is a combination of surface hoar, facet, and crust layers that formed in January that are now buried 60-150 cm. deep. Steep, open slopes at treeline elevations are the most likely spots to trigger a large avalanche on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"The new snow is not expected to bond well to the hard crust now caps the snowpack up to the tops of the North Shore mountains. The new storm slabs are expected to be most reactive in wind affected terran. High elevation terrain in other parts of the region could have up to 50 cm of recent snow, likely heavily wind affected. However there are no observations to confirm alpine conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Stormy conditions will impact the region on Thursday, building on slabs formed earlier this week. Wind slabs are expected to build over the day in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. Storm slabs may build in sheltered areas at all elevations. These slabs are expected to reach between 20 and 50 cm thick over the region and sit above sugary faceted snow formed mid-February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kb8l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkj6j","text":"Around 50 to 80 cm deep, a weak layer of surface hoar may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer has so far shown to be most problematic around the Elk Valley, but you may find it elsewhere.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5o96t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2vdp","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust are likely found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes as well as shallow snowpack areas should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The north of the region has seen little snow since Monday night, but the south of the region picked up an additional 10 to 25 cm of snow.  This adds to the 40-60+cm of warm snow that fell through the weekend with strong southwest and west winds which formed reactive storm slabs and wind slabs in exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47r3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffj2p","text":"All the new snow in the last week has increased the load on a widespread persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar. The layer is likely 80-120 cm deep near Renshaw and 60-100 cm deep around Torpy and further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and down into the trees too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer has likely increased with the new load from the snowfall. The consequence of triggering this layer is high.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":109,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"10-15 cm of new snow is forecast to fall by the end of the day Thursday. It falls over 40-80 cm of recent storm snow which is well settled at lower elevations and heavily wind affected at upper elevations. Wind deposits up to 100 cm deep can be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and may remain reactive to human and machine triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c951b","text":"All of this recent snow sits over facetted surfaces from the cold snap. There is uncertainty around how long it will take for this interface to bond but reports from the Monashees have indicated a positive trend already.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpcoi","text":"We've now got 70 to 120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in openings in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. An absence of step-downs to this layer in the most recent storm cycle indicate that is has likely healed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Storm slabs formed by 20 cm. of new snow and extreme east/southeast winds have formed touchy storm slabs that are expected to remain reactive to human triggers; especially in wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2hskl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a21g8","text":"The new snow buried a variety of snow surfaces including wind pressed snow in the alpine, sun crusts on solar aspects, and a spotty layer surface hoar in some sheltered treeline areas. The kind of layer that the new snow buried will affect how long slabs will remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8frk3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l7lb","text":"Another weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"20 cm. of new snow and strong southwest winds on Thursday have formed fresh storm slabs that will be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8r9mj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ln6h","text":"Weak surface hoar sitting on a crust on solar aspects was reported in the Kootenay Pass area prior to the storm. This layer may also be present in other areas within the region. Storm slabs will be more sensitive to human triggering in areas where this weak layer was preserved before being buried; especially if the surface hoar is sitting on a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe501","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3p6nh","text":"The main persistent layer of concern below the surface is a combination of surface hoar, facet, and crust layers that formed in January that are now buried 60-150 cm. deep. Steep, open slopes at treeline elevations are the most likely spots to trigger a large avalanche on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Near 50 cm of new snow accumulated by Thursday mid-day in most parts of the region. The region may see anywhere from 20 to 40 cm by Thursday afternoon above 800 m, with associated strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind. Storm slabs are expected to build rapidly in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at high elevations. Below 800 m, rain will soak a snowpack that was recently wet. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mf9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c71ei","text":"This snow will add to the 100 cm of snow that fell on the weekend, which may not be bonding well to previous surfaces buried mid-February, including:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddn7u","text":"Hard wind-affected snow, particularly in exposed alpine and treeline terrain,","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nl7r","text":"Weak and feathery surface hoar in sheltered areas, with the most suspect elevation bands being lower alpine, treeline, and within openings below treeline,","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a37oq","text":"A 20 to 40 cm thick layer of sugary faceted grains that developed during cold periods, and/or","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drfcf","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust below treeline.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5fc8k","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Storm slabs formed by 10-20 cm. of new snow and strong southwest shifting to northwest winds have formed storm slabs that are expected to remain reactive to human triggers; especially in wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8pf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5nhbj","text":"A weak layer composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect is now down 70-120 cm. This layer that was buried in late January continues to be noted in snowpack tests with mixed results. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5bou8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5omm","text":"The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"10-15 cm of new snow is expected on Thursday night with another 5 cm on Friday. This will add to the 60-100 cm of recent storm snow. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the recent cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":316,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ibh5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"There is now 70-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed recently, usually skier triggered in steep, cliffy, unsupported terrain around treeline in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Recent snowfall amounts vary across the region with 10-20 cm of new snow. Wind slabs are expected to build over the day in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. Storm slabs may continue to build in sheltered areas at all elevations. These slabs are expected to reach between 30 and 60 cm thick over the region and sit above sugary faceted snow formed mid-February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kb8l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkj6j","text":"A persistent slab 50 to 80 cm deep sits above a weak layer of surface hoar and may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. This weak layer has recently been easily reactive to human triggers around the region. Check out this MIN report from yesterday in the Ruault Lake area in the western flank of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":276,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5o96t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2vdp","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust are likely found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes, as well as shallow snowpack areas, should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"5-15 cm is expected overnight on Thursday with another 5 cm on Friday. This will add to the 60-100 cm of recent storm snow. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the recent cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":307,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14vj5","text":"There is now 70-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"By Thursday afternoon the region received 20-30 cm of fresh snow. The new snow arrived with strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind. Reactive storm slabs likely exist in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at high elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fcbdo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"24mu8","text":"This snow will build on the 40 to 60 cm of snow that accumulated earlier this week. All of this snow overlies hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain, suggesting it may take some time for the snow to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pvv4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ati5p","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for the reactivation of basal layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Stormy conditions enter the region on Thursday, bringing new snow up to 30 cm and strong wind. Reactive storm slabs exist in sheltered areas at all elevations and on all aspects. Wind slabs are expected to build over the day in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations in lee terrain features. These slabs will build on top of storm slabs formed early this week that still may be triggerable by riders, particularly where they overly sugary faceted snow from mid-February's cold drought.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0sgs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clul9","text":"A persistent weak layer found around 50 to 80 cm deep that was buried late-January has been prevalent in the region during February. The layer may consist of weak and feathery surface hoar, sugary faceted grains, or faceted grains associated with a hard melt-freeze crust. Persistent slab avalanches remain reactive and continue to surprise skiers and riders almost daily. Avoidance of consequential slopes is the best way to ensure a safe day right now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3o8lj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34ts5","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The region has received 40-80 cm of fresh snow in recent days. There are wind deposits up to 100 cm deep in lee features at upper elevations. The recent snow sits on faceted, and/or previously wind-affected snow that formed on the surface during the extended cold, dry period. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":166,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"There is now  80-180 cm of snow above the early February persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and in \"treeline-like\" features such as cutblocks. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"52bfb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2um80","text":"A persistent weak layer from late January exists down 90-200 cm. There have been very few recent reports of avalanches or reactive test results on this layer, however, there have been several large avalanches on this layer in the neighboring North Rockies region in recent days, so it is worth keeping in mind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"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":"15-20 cm of new snow and strong southwesterly winds have formed fresh storm slabs sitting on top of a hard rain crust that caps the snowpack up to the tops of the North Shore mountains. These storm slabs are expected to be most reactive in wind affected terran. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkdt2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73h1h","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Storm slabs formed by 20 cm of new snow and extreme east/southeast winds have formed touchy storm slabs that are expected to remain reactive to human triggers, especially in wind- and sun-affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2hskl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a21g8","text":"The new snow buried a variety of snow surfaces including wind pressed snow in the alpine, sun crusts on solar aspects, and a spotty layer surface hoar in some sheltered treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8frk3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l7lb","text":"Another weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80 cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow, wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature could awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"60+ cm of snow from last weekend's storm rests on heavily wind affected and faceted snow in exposed terrain and perhaps a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as reported here and here. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":190,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3sfsv","text":"Although our best weather stations in the region are currently down, we have observations from Wednesday and again on Thursday night that describe a mix of strong southwest and northeast winds have been redistributing our aging storm snow into new wind slabs in exposed terrain. More strong to extreme southwest winds are forecast for Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcanyukon/videos/262511348619722"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The Purcells have received anywhere from 10-50 cm of fresh snow in the past week. The higher amounts have generally been in the western and northern parts of the region, with lesser amounts to the east and south. This new snow sits on a persistent weak layer of facets that formed during the last cold snap. Recent variable winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13b2d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6rr8v","text":" Another persistent weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-90 cm deep. In the northern Purcells, this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below, but a combination of facets or crusts could exist at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jafo","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-120 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the base of the snowpack. Steep, rocky areas with a shallow, or thin to thick snowpack should be considered possible trigger points.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"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":"a1qf0","text":"20-30 cm of new snow fell Thursday. This arrived with strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind building fresh and reactive wind slabs and storm slabs on wind-sheltered slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3t70v","text":"This brings 40 to 60 cm of snow which overlies a variety of old snow surfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain, suggesting it may take some time for the snow to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for the reactivation of basal layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"15-20 cm of new snow sits on top of a hard rain crust that exists all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. These storm slabs will react readily on steep slopes facing the sun. They may also be reactive in wind affected terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkdt2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73h1h","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The region has received 40-80 cm of fresh snow in recent days. There are deep wind deposits in lee features at upper elevations. The recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer of facets that formed on the surface during the recent cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":180,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ahg2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0brf","text":"There is now 80-180 cm of snow above another persistent weak layer from early February which is composed of surface hoar. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and below treeline. On steep south-facing terrain, this layer may consist of facets on a sun crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":108,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"52bfb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2um80","text":"Yet another persistent weak layer from late January exists down 90-200 cm. There have been very few recent reports of avalanches or reactive test results on this layer, however, there have been several large avalanches on this layer in the neighboring North Rockies region recently, so it is worth keeping in mind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"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":"8o89i","text":"Storm after storm, after storm! Another storm yet to arrive…","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8c8o6","text":"30-60 cm of new storm snow fell by Friday morning. This came with strong southwest to northwest wind building fresh wind slabs and storm slabs at upper elevations. Below 800 m mixed precipitation of snow and rain likely fell leaving moist snow surfaces on a snowpack that was recently wet. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"709cs","text":"This now brings 80-200 cm over the plethora of old snow surfaces buried mid-February including hard wind-packed snow, feathery surface hoar crystals especially in areas sheltered from the wind, sugary faceted snow that developed during the cold snap, and a hard melt-freeze crust below treeline. Another storm and some time will tell if these old interfaces develop into a greater concern. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2up8f","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Another 10-30 cm of new snow over Thursday night (with Kootenay Pass as the hotspot) and elevated winds (shifting from south to north) have formed fresh storm slabs that will likely remain reactive to human triggers on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8r9mj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ln6h","text":"Collectively 20-40 cm of new and recent snow now overlies a layer of weak surface hoar at treeline and below. Reports from Kootenay Pass show an especially problematic structure with this surface hoar sitting on a crust on solar aspects. Storm slabs will be more sensitive to human triggering in areas where this weak layer remains preserved - especially where a combo of surface hoar and crust exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe501","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3p6nh","text":"The main persistent layer of concern below our storm snow interface is a combination of surface hoar, facet, and crust layers that formed in January that is now buried 60-150 cm deep. Steep, open slopes at treeline elevations are the most likely spots to trigger a large avalanche on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"The region has received 60-100 cm of fresh snow in recent days. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the recent cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":247,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ibh5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"There is now 70-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Recent snowfall amounts vary across the region with 10-20 cm of new snow accompanied by strong to extreme wind from the West. Reactive wind slabs are likely on Saturday in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. 30 to 60 cm of snow now sits above sugary faceted snow that formed mid-February. This layer may be easily reactive to skier and rider triggers on slopes that have a stiffer and more cohesive slab. This recent MIN report is a prime example. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":432,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6b1ls","text":"Deeper in the snowpack a persistent slab (50 to 90 cm deep) lingers above a weak layer of surface hoar and may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. This weak layer has also been easily reactive to human triggers around the region. Check out this MIN report from yesterday in the Ruault Lake area in the western flank of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"32lnm","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust are likely found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes, as well as shallow snowpack areas, should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/51b0dfa9-7788-11eb-b193-b297f1ee63d6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Up to 30 cm of new snow fell Thursday accompanied by strong ridgetop wind forming new reactive storm and wind slabs. This brings up to 50 cm of snow over a variety of old interfaces that formed from mid-February's cold drought. These mostly include sugary facets, possible surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Recently, some reports have indicated that this weak interface has failed and caught people by surprise. This MIN report is a good example.  A persistent weak layer found around 60 to 100 cm deep that was buried late-January has been prevalent in the region during February. Persistent slab avalanches remain reactive and continue to surprise skiers and riders almost daily. Avoidance of consequential slopes is the best way to ensure a safe day right now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":457,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2pvqk","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","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/51b0dfa9-7788-11eb-b193-b297f1ee63d6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Recent storm snow was variable across the region with the Coquihalla receiving around 40 cm and other area more like 10. Winds shifted from southwesterly to northwesterly so reverse-loading on southerly aspects should be considered. The sun could play a role too, potentially activating recently-formed wind slabs on slopes that face the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8pf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5nhbj","text":"A weak layer composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect is now down 70-120 cm. This layer that was buried in late January continues to be noted in snowpack tests with mixed results. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5bou8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5omm","text":"The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"The region has received 60-100 cm of fresh snow in recent days. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the recent cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":247,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14vj5","text":"There is now 70-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The north of the region has seen little snow since Monday night, but the south of the region picked up an additional 10 to 25 cm of new snow.  This adds to the 40-60+cm of warm snow that fell through the weekend with strong southwest and west winds which formed reactive storm slabs and wind slabs in exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47r3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffj2p","text":"New snow over the last week has been increasing the load on a widespread persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar. The layer is likely 80-120 cm deep near Renshaw and 60-100 cm deep around Torpy and further north. Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer has increased under incremental loading from new snow and the consequences of triggering it are high.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":109,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"10-20 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate in the region by the end of the day on Monday, adding to a variable 15-60 cm already delivered by the ongoing storm.  Areas around Powder King and Renshaw have been snowfall hotspots.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2a8m","text":"These variable recent accumulations added to a previously wind-affected 40-90 cm of storm snow that fell through last weekend and early last week, focused to the south of the region. This snow significantly increased the load overlying a couple of weak layers of faceted snow (and potentially surface hoar) from early and mid February, as well as another especially problematic, slightly deeper, widespread persistent weak layer from late January that consists of surface hoar. This layer is likely 80-120 cm deep near Renshaw and 60-100 cm deep around Torpy and further north.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":464,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9vqcm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fb24u","text":"Reports suggest this layer is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. It may sit above a crust below 1600 m. The likelihood of triggering this layer will likely to continue to increase under incremental loading from forecast snowfall. The consequences of triggering it are high.","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":"8o89i","text":"Storm after storm, after storm! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8c8o6","text":"30-60 cm of new storm snow fell by Friday morning. This came with strong southwest to northwest wind building fresh wind slabs and storm slabs at upper elevations. Below 800 m mixed precipitation of snow and rain likely fell leaving moist snow surfaces on a snowpack that was recently wet. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"709cs","text":"This now brings 80-200 cm over the plethora of old snow surfaces buried mid-February and deeper down buried late January. These lold layers comprise of hard wind-packed snow, feathery surface hoar crystals especially in areas sheltered from the wind, sugary faceted snow that developed during the cold snap, and a hard melt-freeze crust below treeline. These weak layers have been the result of several larger avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2up8f","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"New wind slabs will form overnight and through Sunday. In wind-sheltered areas, new storm slabs may build. Forecast snowfall amounts vary across the region, so some areas may only see fresh wind slabs and some areas may see a more widespread storm slab problem. Regardless, the snowpack will likely be unstable and reactive Sunday. The new snow will add to the 20-30 cm of snow that fell Thursday. This arrived with strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind and brings 40 to 80 cm of snow sitting on a variety of old snow surfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. It may take some time for the snow to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for the reactivation of basal layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Strong west-southwest winds have formed deep and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes by redistributing some of the recent storm snow that fell Thursday. Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed from mid-February's cold drought. These mostly include sugary facets, possible surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Recently, some reports have indicated that this weak interface has failed and caught people by surprise. This MIN report is a good example.  A persistent weak layer found around 60 to 100 cm deep that was buried late-January has been prevalent in the region during February. Persistent slab avalanches remain reactive and continue to surprise skiers and riders. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":489,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2pvqk","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","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/51b0dfa9-7788-11eb-b193-b297f1ee63d6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The Purcells have received anywhere from 10-50 cm of fresh snow in the past week. The higher amounts have generally been in the western and northern parts of the region, with lesser amounts to the east and south. This new snow sits on a persistent weak layer of facets that formed during the last cold snap. Recent variable winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13b2d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6rr8v","text":"Another persistent weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-90 cm deep. In the northern Purcells, this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below, but a combination of facets or crusts could exist at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":140,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckvfi","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-120 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the base of the snowpack. Steep, rocky areas with a shallow, or thin to thick snowpack should be considered possible trigger points.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"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":"5-10 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to 20-30 cm on top of a hard rain crust that exists all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. These storm slabs are most likely to be reactive where they are wind affected.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ob9f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73h1h","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fogf8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6nfc","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's latest snowpack update here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":49,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3Wt-G-fiUo/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Recent storm snow has been variable across the region, the Coquihalla receiving around 60-80 cm and other areas in the 15-30 cm range. This snow appears to be bonding well to underlying surfaces including a sun crust on steep solar aspects and a rain crust below 1500 m in the Coquihalla area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clo63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"94r55","text":"At upper elevations, recent snow is wind affected and is likely undergoing continued transport as winds pick up into Sunday morning. Wind direction has been predominantly westerly but may also have southerly or northerly components, depending on elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8pf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5nhbj","text":"A weak layer composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect is now down 70-120 cm. This layer, buried in late January, continues to be noted in snowpack tests with mixed results. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5bou8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5omm","text":"The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Recent snowfall amounts vary across the region with 10-20 cm accompanied by strong to extreme wind from the West. Reactive wind slabs are likely in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. 30 to 60 cm of snow now sits above sugary faceted snow that formed mid-February. This layer may be easily reactive to skier and rider triggers on slopes that have a stiffer and more cohesive slab. This recent MIN report is a prime example. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":408,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6b1ls","text":"Deeper in the snowpack a persistent slab (50 to 90 cm deep) lingers above a weak layer of surface hoar and may be found in sheltered terrain or otherwise faceted grains and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. This weak layer has also been easily reactive to human triggers around the region. Check out this MIN report from yesterday in the Ruault Lake area in the western flank of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"32lnm","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have not been recent avalanche observations on this layer, but steep and rocky slopes, as well as shallow snowpack areas, should be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/51b0dfa9-7788-11eb-b193-b297f1ee63d6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of old surfaces including facets, spotty surface hoar in wind sheltered areas around treeline, a sun crust on steep solar aspects and a rain crust below 1500 m. Upper level wind, having recently shifted northwest is likely transporting the recent snow into wind slabs in a reverse-loading pattern in exposed features at upper elevations. Older wind slabs formed by previous southwest winds may also remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":313,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8frk3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l7lb","text":"Another weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80 cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow, wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature could awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#reverse-loading"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"The region has received 60-100 cm of fresh snow in the past week. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the early to mid-February cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":249,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ibh5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"There is now 70-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"Strong southwest winds have been redistributing light new snow amounts as well as older storm snow still able to be picked up by the wind and forming new wind slabs in leeward terrain while stripping windward slopes. Northwest winds have also played a significant role in the recent wind history.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6013q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44k7a","text":"Below the surface, 60+ cm of snow from last weekend's storm rests on yet more wind affected snow in exposed terrain and possibly a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, as reported here and here. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":199,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"b2gbi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcanyukon/videos/262511348619722"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"5-10 cm of snow on Saturday night adds a little refresh to the 60-100 cm that has fallen in the past week. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the recent cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":290,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14vj5","text":"There is now 70-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Extreme ridgetop wind from the West has formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. Loose-dry surface sluffing may occur from steep terrain features. \n 30 to 60 cm of snow now sits above sugary faceted snow that formed mid-February. Snowpack testing done on this layer Saturday in the Mear Lake area showed a relatively easy to moderate failure which propagated across the whole column (ECTP 13 down 40 cm). This indicates that the persistent slab can be triggered by the weight of a person and produce a consequential avalanche. This test was on a south-facing slope at treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"29lqf","text":"Deeper in the snowpack (50 to 90 cm deep) is yet another weak layer that was buried at the end of January. This layer consists of surface hoar, faceted grains, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust and continues to be reactive to skier and rider triggers. Check out this MIN report from Ruault Lake area in the western flank of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":265,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"djodi","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Recent storm snow has been variable across the region, the Coquihalla receiving around 60-80 cm and other areas in the 15-30 cm range. This snow appears to be bonding well to underlying surfaces including crusts on steep solar aspects and below 1500 m in the Coquihalla area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ni4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aoagt","text":"At upper elevations, recent snow has be redistributed into wind slabs. Wind direction has been predominantly westerly but may also have southerly or northerly components, depending on elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v61v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ekpr","text":"A weak layer composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect is now down 70-120 cm. This layer, buried in late January, continues to be noted in snowpack tests with mixed results. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"99guv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6456","text":"The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Strong west-southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes by redistributing some of the recent storm snow that fell Thursday. Solar aspects became moist on Saturday then refroze forming a 1-3mm crust. Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed mid-February. These mostly include sugary facets, hard wind pressed surfaces, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. \nAnother persistent weak layer is found down 60 to 100 cm deep and was buried late-January. This layer consists of similar weak snow crystals mentioned above and continues to be reactive by the weight of a person.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eqvvm","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"15-35 cm of new snow fell by Sunday morning adding to the 30-60 cm of new storm snow that fell Friday. This came with moderate to strong west-northwest wind building fresh wind slabs and storm slabs at upper elevations. Below 1000 m mixed precipitation of snow and rain likely fell leaving moist snow surfaces on a snowpack that was recently wet. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"709cs","text":"This now brings 90-250 cm over the plethora of old snow surfaces buried mid-February and deeper down buried late January. These lold layers comprise of hard wind-packed snow, feathery surface hoar crystals especially in areas sheltered from the wind, sugary faceted snow that developed during the cold snap, and a hard melt-freeze crust below treeline. These weak layers have been the result of several larger avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2up8f","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-50 cm of recent fresh snow has been redistributed by strong winds in many areas. The deeper snow amounts have generally been found in the western and northern parts of the region, with lesser amounts to the east and south. This new snow sits on a persistent weak layer of facets that formed during the last cold snap. Recent variable winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":275,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13b2d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6rr8v","text":"Another persistent weak layer that formed in late January is now 30-90 cm deep. In the northern Purcells, this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below, but a combination of facets or crusts could exist at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":140,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckvfi","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-120 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the base of the snowpack. Steep, rocky areas with a shallow, or thin to thick snowpack should be considered possible trigger points.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"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":"dffdd","text":"At upper elevations, 20-40 cm of recent snow is likely undergoing continued transport by strong southwest wind. Recent wind direction has been predominantly westerly with some southerly or northerly components, depending on elevation. This recent snow may sit over a layer of small surface hoar crystals in isolated areas around treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8r9mj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ln6h","text":"A couple of persistent layers exist 60-80 cm and 80-150 cm below the surface, having formed in mid-February and late January, respectively. These are composed of combinations of surface hoar, crusts and facets. The depth of these layers mean that they require very large loads to trigger, but when triggered they produce large, destructive avalanches. This has been demonstrated this weekend in Kootenay Pass. So while they are currently difficult to trigger in a recreational context under the current conditions, these layers remain on our radar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vluv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"al6b7","text":"Shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a facetted basal snowpack as described in this MIN report. This structure is often a constant for thin snowpacks and can be managed with good travel habits of avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":107,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"The region has received 60-100 cm of fresh snow in the past week. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the early to mid-February cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":249,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ibh5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"There is now 80-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Around 5 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to 20-30 cm on top of a hard rain crust that exists all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. Reports indicate that the snow is adhering well to the crust. Reactivity at this interface is most likely where snow is wind affected. Watch for blowing snow and wind slab formation at all elevations Monday, as strong winds are forecast for all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ob9f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73h1h","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fogf8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6nfc","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's latest snowpack update here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":49,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3Wt-G-fiUo/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of old surfaces including facets, spotty surface hoar in wind sheltered areas around treeline, a sun crust on steep solar aspects and a rain crust below 1500 m. Upper level wind, having recently shifted northwest is likely transporting the recent snow into wind slabs in a reverse-loading pattern in exposed features at upper elevations. Older wind slabs formed by previous southwest winds may also remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":313,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8frk3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l7lb","text":"Another weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80 cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow, wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature could awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#reverse-loading"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Up to 20 cm of recent snow fell by Sunday afternoon. Fresh winds slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes, while touchy storm slabs may be found in isolated wind-sheltered locations. The new snow adds to the 20-30 cm of snow that fell Thursday. This arrived with strong to extreme southwest to northwest wind and brings 50 to 80 cm of snow on a variety of old snow surfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. It may take some time for the snow to bond to these old surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be `thinking about the potential for the reactivation of basal layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"The region has received 60-100 cm in the past week. Deep wind deposits may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine and open treeline areas, and will likely remain reactive to human triggers. All of this new snow sits over weak, faceted snow from the recent cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":235,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14vj5","text":"There is now 80-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of old surfaces including facets, spotty surface hoar in wind sheltered areas around treeline, a sun crust on steep solar aspects and a rain crust below 1500 m. Recent wind of varying direction has blown this snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97ea1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l7lb","text":"A weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80 cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow, wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature could awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Extreme ridgetop wind from the West has formed wind slabs in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. Loose-dry surface sluffing may occur from steep terrain features. \n 40 to 60 cm (in some places up to a meter) of snow now sits above sugary faceted snow that formed mid-February. Snowpack testing done by the South Rockies field team on Saturday in the Mear Lake area showed a relatively easy to moderate failure on the mid-Feb layer which propagated across the whole column (ECTP 13 down 40 cm). This indicates that a persistent slab can be triggered by the weight of a person and produce a consequential avalanche. This test was on a south-facing slope at treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"29lqf","text":"Deeper in the snowpack (50 to 90 cm deep) is yet another weak layer that was buried at the end of January. This layer consists of surface hoar, faceted grains, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. On Wednesday a rider-triggered avalanche size 3 was reported on this interface. Check out this MIN report from Ruault Lake area in the western flank of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":288,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"djodi","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"40-60 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region. This was accompanied by strong ton extreme southwest winds building deeper wind slabs on leeward slopes. Below 1000 m mixed precipitation of snow and rain likely fell leaving moist snow surfaces that are now refrozen.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"709cs","text":"This brings 90-250 cm over the plethora of old snow surfaces buried mid-February and deeper down buried late January. These lold layers comprise of hard wind-packed snow, feathery surface hoar crystals especially in areas sheltered from the wind, sugary faceted snow that developed during the cold snap, and a hard melt-freeze crust below treeline. These weak layers have been the result of several larger avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2up8f","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"There is around 60-100 cm of now sitting on a persistent weak layer of facets that was buried in mid-February. Deep wind deposits and wind slabs exist in the alpine and open treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":71,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ibh5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"There is now 80-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed in the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Up to 25 cm of recent snow fell by Monday morning. Fresh winds slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes, while touchy storm slabs may be found in isolated wind-sheltered locations. This brings 50 to 80 cm of snow on a variety of old snow surfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. It may take some time for the snow to bond to these old surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. Once we see a substantial warm-up, we'll be thinking about the potential for the reactivation of basal layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"At upper elevations, 20-40 cm of recent snow has seen significant wind effect, with reports of cross-loaded features and scouring on exposed windward aspects. Around treeline and below, the recent snow may sit over a layer of small surface hoar crystals in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8r9mj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ln6h","text":"A persistent layer buried 80-150 cm deep is composed of combinations of surface hoar, crusts and facets formed on the surface in late January. Very large loads are required to trigger an avalanche on this layer, but when triggered, large, destructive avalanches result. Examples of large triggers include large explosives, an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or even a rapid rise in temperature such as the one forecast later this week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vluv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"al6b7","text":"Shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a facetted basal snowpack as described in this MIN report. This structure is often a constant for thin snowpacks and can be managed with good travel habits of avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":107,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Around 5 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to 30-40 cm on top of a hard rain crust that exists all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. Reports indicate that the snow is adhering well to the crust. Reactivity at this interface is most likely where snow is wind affected. Watch for blowing snow and wind slab formation at all elevations Monday, as strong winds are forecast for all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ob9f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73h1h","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fogf8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6nfc","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's latest snowpack update here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":49,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3Wt-G-fiUo/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-50 cm of recent fresh snow has been redistributed by strong winds in many areas. This new snow sits on a persistent weak layer of facets that formed during the last cold snap. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":133,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13b2d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6rr8v","text":"Another persistent weak layer that formed in late January is now 40-80 cm deep. In the northern Purcells, this layer has been reported as a surface hoar layer at treeline and below, but a combination of facets or crusts could exist at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":140,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dla0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckvfi","text":"The northern Purcells also have an older surface hoar layer that can still be found 60-120 cm deep at treeline. Additional weak layers may exist near the base of the snowpack. Steep, rocky areas with a shallow, or thin to thick snowpack should be considered possible trigger points.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"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":"9q9th","text":"At upper elevations, wind transport and fresh wind slab formation will likely continue with a modest supply of new snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41o40","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oj1i","text":"In the north of the region, 15-30 cm of snow sits over a widespread layer of facets and isolated crusts. The interface appears largely unreactive except for areas where the facets thinly overlie hard old surfaces. In the Coquihalla area, 60-80 cm appears to be bonding well to the underlying surface which may also include crusts on steep solar aspects and below 1500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cnnc6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"310bo","text":"A persistent weak layer composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect is now down 70-120 cm. This layer, buried in late January, continues to be noted in snowpack tests with mixed results. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fisrs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4b60t","text":"The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"There is around 60-100 cm of now sitting on a persistent weak layer of facets that was buried in mid-February. Deep wind deposits and wind slabs exist in the alpine and open treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":71,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"v0fg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14vj5","text":"There is 80-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed in the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":93,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate in the region by the end of the day on Tuesday, bringing 4-day snowfall totals in the region to around 50 cm. Strong to extreme southwest winds have and will continue to play a big role in redistributing this snow into thicker, reactive wind slabs in leeward and crossloaded terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6013q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"379if","text":"By Tuesday afternoon, 100 or more cm of accumulated snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, previously reported here and here. Given its new depth and the lack of avalanche activity attributed to it, this layer may prove to be a transient weakness that has since been overshadowed by new wind slab development.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":133,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":142,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"b2gbi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley likely have a thinner and weaker structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcanyukon/videos/262511348619722"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Strong west-southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes and solar aspects have a thin 1-3 mm sun crust. Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed mid-February. These mostly include sugary facets, hard wind pressed surfaces, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. \nAnother persistent weak layer is found down 60 to 100 cm deep and was buried late-January. This layer consists of similar weak snow crystals mentioned above and continues to be reactive by the weight of a person.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eqvvm","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"There is around 60-100 cm of now sitting on a persistent weak layer of facets that was buried in mid-February. Deep wind deposits and wind slabs exist in the alpine and open treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":71,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"14vj5","text":"There is 80-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed in the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":93,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Large, looming cornices exist on many ridgelines and threaten slopes below. Strong west-southwest winds have formed wind slabs on leeward slopes while freezing rain formed a widespread breakable crust 1-5 mm below 1800 m and in spotty locations at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed mid-February and 60-100 cm down is a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These mostly include sugary facets, hard wind pressed surfaces, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. The South Rockies Field Team was near the powder cowboy sled zone today and their snowpack tests showed easy results (CTE 7 SC down 60) on a persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"The weather forecast is concerning with the current snowpack structure. Warming and solar radiation may stiffen and consolidate the slab above the weak layers. Expect surface snow to become moist and weak and large looming cornices overhead may fail, triggering slabs on the slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Strong southwest wind has likely formed wind slabs in open terrain, while sheltered terrain has 15-40 cm of settling powder. This recent snow sits on a layer of facets that formed during the last cold snap, which could develop into a weak layer in the future. Surfaces are likely starting to melt and freeze on southern slopes and at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b3gge","text":"Persistent weak layers have been most active in the northern end of the Purcells where a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 40-80 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 60-120 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets or crusts at other elevations. Recent observations suggest these layers have been less problematic as you move further south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Additional weak layers may exist near the base of the snowpack in steep rocky areas where the snowpack is thin.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"30-40 cm of snow sits on top of a hard rain crust that exists all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. Reports indicate that the snow is adhering well to the crust. Upper elevation snow is wind affected as a modest but steady supply of new snow has fueled the continued formation of wind slabs and cornices recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6epka","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uek7","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fogf8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6nfc","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":54,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3Wt-G-fiUo/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Upper elevations are highly wind-affected and scouring down to rocks or crusts can be seen on west to southwest aspects. On leeward (northeast-east) slopes, stiff wind-slab has formed at treeline and in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"40 to 60 cm (in some places up to a meter) of snow now sits above sugary faceted snow that formed mid-February. Snowpack testing done by the South Rockies Field Team last Saturday in the Mear Lake area showed a relatively easy to moderate failure on the mid-Feb layer which propagated across the whole column (ECTP 13 down 40 cm). This test was on a south-facing slope at treeline and shows the sensitivity of this weak layer. Deeper in the snowpack (60 to 100 cm deep) is yet another weak layer that was buried at the end of January. This layer consists of surface hoar, faceted grains, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. MIN reports prove these layers remain easily triggered by people. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"am7b2","text":"The weather forecast is concerning with the current snowpack structure. Warming and solar radiation may stiffen and consolidate the slab above the weak layers. Expect surface snow to become moist and weak and large looming cornices overhead may fail, triggering slabs on the slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"There is around 60-100 cm of snow sitting on a persistent weak layer of facets that was buried in mid-February. Deep wind deposits and wind slabs exist in the alpine and open treeline areas, while a thin surface crust has been reported at most elevations. Surfaces are likely starting to melt and freeze on southern slopes and at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":72,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qn","text":"There is now 80-120 cm of snow above the late January persistent weak layer which is composed of surface hoar in sheltered areas in the trees and/ or a crust on steep solar aspects. Very isolated activity on this layer has been observed in the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"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?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Upper elevations are wind affected throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41o40","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6b0jv","text":"In the Coquihalla area, the snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":22,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tmu7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oj1i","text":"In the north of the region, 15-30 cm of snow sits over a widespread layer of facets and isolated crusts. This interface is of most concern in areas where a thin layer of facets separates recent wind slab (above) and old buried hard slabs (below) which can act as a bed surface.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":26,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"462bl","text":"A persistent weak layer composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect is now down 70-120 cm. This layer, buried in late January, continues to be noted in snowpack tests with mixed results. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature can awaken these deeper weak layers. The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"60-80 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region over the past few days. This was accompanied by strong to extreme southwest winds building deeper wind slabs on leeward slopes. Below 1000 m new snow is landing on a crust that formed during last weekend's storm. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"709cs","text":"Snowfall accumulation now brings 90-250 cm over the plethora of old snow surfaces buried mid-February and deeper down buried late January. These old persistent weak layers comprise of hard wind-packed snow, feathery surface hoar crystals especially in areas sheltered from the wind, and sugary faceted snow that developed during the cold snap. These weak layers have been the result of several larger avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2up8f","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. There are presently no deeper concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Over the past few days, up to 30 cm of new snow fell by Tuesday. Fresh winds slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes, while touchy storm slabs may be found in isolated wind-sheltered locations. This brings 50 to 80 cm of snow on a variety of old snow surfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. It may take some time for the snow to bond to these old surfaces. A lot of uncertainty surrounds this possible interface and if, or where these potential persistent weak layers exist. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":453,"length":21,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"20 cm of snow sits over a layer that may consist of of facets, spotty surface hoar, and/or crusts on steep solar aspects and below 1500 m. Recent wind of varying direction has blown this snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97ea1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l7lb","text":"A weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80 cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow, wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature could awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4200u","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Rising freezing levels and sunshine will be melting, and potentially destabilizing, snow surfaces the next few days. Higher elevations have been impacted by recent wind from the southwest, likely leaving wind slabs lurking on shaded north and east slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d09qn","text":"The lower snowpack has been strengthening with reactivity on persistent weak layers on the decline. The two layers of concern have been a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep). The impulse of warming over the next few days will likely be the final test on these layers, as there is some uncertainty about whether they will become reactive with warming temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"A slight rise in temperature and 5-10 mm of precipitation beginning in the afternoon on Thursday may increase the potential for wet loose avalanche activity on slopes experiencing warming for the first time. Watch for pinwheels and roller balls, as they are a clear indication of this problem. You can avoid them by staying off steep slopes when the snow becomes wet or slushy. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fi8sg","text":"Strong winds from the south at upper elevations have formed shallow wind slabs in lee terrain features that may be possible to trigger. Recent winds have varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on a variety of aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"diaqk","text":"In sheltered areas, 20 cm of recent snow sits over a layer that may consist of of facets, spotty surface hoar, and/or crusts on steep solar aspects and below 1500 m. A weak layer buried in mid-February is composed of a crust, facets or spotty surface hoar depending on elevation/aspect, and is now down 50-80 cm. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer. Large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow, wind and/or a rapid rise in temperature could awaken these deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Surface conditions are a mix of wet and crusty snow at low elevations and south-facing slopes, hard wind affected snow at upper elevations, and settling powder in some shaded and sheltered terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abrii","text":"Over the past few weeks there have been multiple deeper weak layers producing large avalanches, but we have little to no information about how these layers have trended over the past few days. Layers of concern include a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-200 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":245,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":312,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3qvmh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"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":"A rise in temperature and 5-10 mm of precipitation beginning in the afternoon on Thursday is expected to increase the potential for wet loose avalanche activity on slopes experiencing warming for the first time. Watch for pinwheels and roller balls, as they are a clear indication of this problem. You can avoid them by staying off steep slopes when the snow becomes wet or slushy. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7qt9o","text":"Strong south winds may contribute to wind slab formation in exposed areas above 1300 m, where precipitation may fall as snow. The combination of wind, temperature, and precipitation has the potential to weaken cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"69pcg","text":"30-40 cm of snow from the past week sits on top of a hard rain crust that exists all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. Reports indicate that the snow is adhering well to the crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uek7","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas. Watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":130,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://fb.watch/3Wt-G-fiUo/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Over the past few days, 30-40 cm of new snow fell by Wednesday. Fresh winds slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes at upper elevations, while touchy storm slabs may be found in isolated wind-sheltered locations. Solar aspects are sporting a thin sun crust and below treeline elevations are seeing a melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6d8","text":"The recent snow brings 60 to 90 cm of snow on a variety of old snow surfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or possibly surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. At this point, it seems like the snow is bonding to previous surfaces with the given conditions. However; a lot of uncertainty surrounds this possible interface and if, or where these potential persistent weak layers exist. They may become a problem with a significant change in the conditions like a big warm-up or increase in snow load. Something to keep on your radar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":319,"length":21,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"Basal faceted snow remains part of the snowpack structure in much of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Upper elevations are highly wind-affected and scouring down to rocks or crusts can be seen on west to southwest aspects. On leeward (northeast-east) slopes, stiff pockets of wind-slab has formed at treeline and in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"40 to 60 cm (in some places up to a meter) of snow now sits above sugary faceted snow that formed mid-February. Recent snowpack testing shows a relatively easy to moderate failure on the mid-Feb layer which propagated across the whole column (ECTP 13 down 40 cm). This test was on a south-facing slope at treeline and shows the sensitivity of this weak layer. Deeper in the snowpack (60 to 100 cm deep) is another weak layer that was buried at the end of January. This layer consists of surface hoar, faceted grains, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. MIN reports prove these layers remain easily triggered by people. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"Weak faceted grains and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"am7b2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75ibe","text":"4-day snowfall totals in the region are estimated to be around 50 cm. Strong to extreme southwest winds throughout the stormy period have  been redistributing this snow into thicker, reactive wind slabs in leeward and crossloaded terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6013q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"379if","text":"An estimated 100 or more cm of accumulated snow may now overlie a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, previously reported here and here. Given its new depth and the lack of recent avalanche activity attributed to it, this layer may prove to be a transient weakness that has since been overshadowed by new wind slab development.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":137,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"b2gbi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9c2n3","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but inland areas like the Wheaton Valley very likely have a thinner and weaker structure. This is especially notable while the South Klondike highway closure continues to divert users to inland areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/448dc512-6311-4538-8f11-03f207c7c941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcanyukon/videos/262511348619722"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Rising freezing levels and sunshine will be melting, and potentially destabilizing, snow surfaces the next few days. Higher elevations have been impacted by recent wind from the southwest, likely leaving wind slabs lurking on shaded north and east slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drfs5","text":"The lower snowpack has been strengthening with reactivity on persistent weak layers on the decline. The two layers of concern have been a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep). The impulse of warming over the next few days will likely be the final test on these layers, as there is some uncertainty about whether they will become reactive with warming temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Large, looming cornices exist on many ridgelines and threaten slopes below. Strong west-southwest winds have formed wind slabs on leeward slopes while freezing rain formed a widespread breakable crust 1-5 mm below 1800 m and in spotty locations at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed mid-February and 60-100 cm down is a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These mostly include sugary facets, hard wind pressed surfaces, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. The South Rockies Field Team was near the powder cowboy sled zone today and their snowpack tests showed easy results (CTE 7 SC down 60) on a persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tej6","text":"There are no deeper layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"60-100 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region over the past week. This was accompanied by strong to extreme southwest winds building deeper wind slabs on leeward slopes. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines at treeline and in the alpine. Below treeline moist snow sits on a melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfv90","text":"Snowfall accumulation now brings 1-2 metres over the plethora of old snow surfaces buried mid-February and deeper down buried late January. These old persistent weak layers comprise of hard wind-packed snow, feathery surface hoar crystals especially in areas sheltered from the wind, and sugary faceted snow that developed during the cold snap. These weak layers have been the result of several larger avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"The mid-pack has been reported as being well-settled. \nThere are presently no deeper concerns ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Rising freezing levels and sunshine will be melting, and potentially destabilizing, snow surfaces the next few days. Higher elevations have been impacted by recent wind from the southwest, likely leaving wind slabs lurking on shaded north and east slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"565kd","text":"Persistent weak layers have been most active in the northern end of the Purcells where a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 40-80 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 60-120 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent observations suggest these layers have been less problematic as you move further south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Steep rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely has addition weak layers near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Elevated freezing levels and sun 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.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32b7h","text":"At upper elevations, snow is wind-pressed in most exposed areas, and a melt freeze crust is forming on sunny slopes. In shaded, sheltered areas, 15-30 cm of well-settled snow may sit over a layer of small surface hoar crystals buried Feb 25th. A more prominent persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The problem seems to be most pronounced in thin snowpack areas on solar aspects. The current impulse of warming will likely be the final test on these layers, as there is some uncertainty about whether they will become reactive again under these conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. This is another layer that could be susceptible to shock from the warm temperatures this week. Extra caution should be exercised in these shallow snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Upper elevations are highly wind-affected and scouring down to rocks or crusts can be seen on west to southwest aspects. On leeward (northeast-east) slopes, stiff pockets of wind-slab have formed at treeline and in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"40-60 cm (in some places up to 100 cm) of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of facets that was buried in mid-February. Recent snowpack tests indicate that this layer is reactive and has the potential to propagate widely, causing large avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8lskv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ls2d","text":"There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January. This layer consists of surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. recent MIN reports show that these layers remain easily triggered by people. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":101,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"am7b2","text":"","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":"fe20f","text":"Rising freezing levels and sunshine will be melting, and potentially destabilizing, snow surfaces the next few days. Higher elevations have been impacted by recent wind from the southwest, likely leaving wind slabs lurking on shaded north and east slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d09qn","text":"The lower snowpack has been strengthening with reactivity on persistent weak layers on the decline. The two layers of concern have been a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep). The current impulse of warming will likely be the final test on these layers, as there is some uncertainty about whether they will become reactive again under these conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Cool cloudy weather will likely form a surface crust on slopes that warmed up on Thursday, most likely all aspects below 2000 m as well as south-facing slopes at higher elevations. Lower elevations will likely have moist surfaces and high shaded terrain will have a mix of soft and hard wind slabs. The lower snowpack has been strengthening with reactivity on persistent weak layers on the decline. The two layers of concern have been a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"60-100 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region over the past week. This was accompanied by strong to extreme southwest winds which have formed deep wind slabs on leeward slopes. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfv90","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"There is now 100-200 cm over two persistent weak layers that were buried in mid-February and late January. These layers consist of surface hoar in areas sheltered from the wind, and facets that developed during the cold snap. These weak layers have been the cause of several large avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":182,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"As much as 30-50 cm of snow could accumulate above 1400 m by the end day 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":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"diaqk","text":"In isolated areas with a shallower snowpack in the region, a layer of facets, spotty surface hoar, and/or crusts buried in mid-February may still be preserved. There have been no avalanches reported on this layer; however, large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow and wind have the potential to this deeper layer in areas where it may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Strong southwest to west wind has formed wind slabs on leeward slopes while freezing rain formed a widespread breakable crust on the surface below about 1800 m, and in spotty locations at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There is 60-100 cm sitting on a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These interfaces are mostly made up of sugary facets, hard wind pressed surfaces, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Recent test results indicate that the late January persistent weak layer is potentially still quite reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":257,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","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":"6dfvj","text":"On Friday, 10-15 cm of new snow will fall on firm interfaces that formed during Thursday's warm up including crusts and moist snow. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft and hard wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"68e2n","text":"Over the past few weeks there have been multiple deeper weak layers producing large avalanches, but we have little to no information about how these layers have trended over the past few days. Layers of concern include a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-150 cm deep. Based on recent weather the likelihood of triggering these layers was probably elevated during the warm weather, but will gradually become less likely as temperatures cool.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":245,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":312,"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":"a1qf0","text":"The region has received 30-40 cm of new snow over the past few days. Fresh winds slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes at upper elevations, while touchy storm slabs may be found in isolated wind-sheltered locations. Solar aspects may have a thin sun crust and below treeline elevations are seeing a melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4otev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6d8","text":"60-90 cm of snow sits on a variety of old snow interfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or possibly surface hoar in sheltered terrain. Recent reports suggest that the new snow is bonding to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":125,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":150,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"Faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region. ","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":"Areas at upper elevations could see as much as 40-60 cm of snow accumulate by the end day 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":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"69pcg","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a widespread hard rain crust is buried that formed at the end of February. This crust can be found all the way to the tops of the North Shore mountains. Reports indicate that the snow above is bonding well to the crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uek7","text":"The snowpack below the rain crust is well settled and strong in most areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Rising freezing levels and sunshine will be melting, and potentially destabilizing, snow surfaces the next few days. Higher elevations have been impacted by recent wind from the southwest, likely leaving wind slabs lurking on shaded north and east slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"565kd","text":"Persistent weak layers have been most active in the northern end of the Purcells where a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 40-80 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 60-120 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent observations suggest these layers have been less problematic as you move further south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Steep rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely has addition weak layers near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-10 cm of new snow will accumulate above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"Persistent weak layers have been most active in the northern end of the Purcells where a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 40-80 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 60-120 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent observations suggest these layers have been less problematic as you move further south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Steep rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely has additional weak layers near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"10-15 cm of new snow will accumulate above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become mostly unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking are a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Impressive snow totals of 50-80 cm blanketed slopes above 1600 m across the region on Friday. This snow was accompanied by strong south winds, forming touchier slabs on leeward slopes. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. A cooling trend over the weekend is expected to settle and strengthen lower elevation slopes that became saturated with rain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"diaqk","text":"In isolated areas with a shallower snowpack in the region, a layer of facets, spotty surface hoar, and/or crusts buried in mid-February may still be preserved. There have been no avalanches reported on this layer; however, large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow and wind have the potential to this deeper layer in areas where it may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"The region has received 60-100 cm of recent storm snow over the past week. This has been accompanied by strong southwest winds which have formed deep wind slabs on leeward slopes. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfv90","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"There is now 100-200 cm over two persistent weak layers that were buried in mid-February and late January. These layers consist of surface hoar in areas sheltered from the wind, and facets that developed during the cold snap. These weak layers have been the cause of several large avalanches in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":182,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"A dusting of new snow will accumulate above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"20-30 cm of recent storm snow blanketed slopes above 1300 m on Friday. This snow was accompanied by strong south winds, forming touchier slabs on leeward slopes. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. Freezing levels remained elevated throughout the storm, saturating the snowpack below 1300 m. A cooling trend over the weekend is expected to settle and strengthen the snowpack below this widespread March 5th rain crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Warm temperatures and sunshine have made the snow surface moist in most areas. Dry snow may still be found on north aspects. The moist snow will change into a crust when temperatures finally dip back below zero. Wind slabs are likely still present on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There is 60-100 cm sitting on a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These interfaces are mostly made up of sugary facets, hard wind pressed snow, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Recent test results indicate that the late January persistent weak layer is potentially still quite reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":253,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","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":"In the north of the region, 20-30 cm of snow accumulated Friday, with higher totals near the Hurley. This snow was accompanied by strong south winds, forming touchier slabs on leeward slopes. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":28,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5edcu","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, danger ratings are Moderate, Low, Low due to a gradual cooling trend in the aftermath of a significant warm-up. The snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers but notable glide avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":47,"length":19,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"The region has received 30-40 cm of new snow over the past week with strong winds. Windward slopes have been scoured down to rocks in some areas. Wind slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Solar aspects may have a thin sun crust and below treeline the surface is likely a melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4otev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6d8","text":"60-90 cm of snow sits on a variety of old snow interfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or possibly surface hoar in sheltered terrain. Recent reports suggest that the new snow is bonding to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":125,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":150,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"Faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region. ","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":"ea3ra","text":"We have a range of accumulated new snow totals since last weekend: somewhere around 90 cm in Pine Pass (the deepest), down to something like 30 or 40 cm in Kakwa. The key point is there's recent loose snow at higher elevations available for wind transport. Strong south to west winds in exposed areas have scoured some slopes and build windslabs on others. Freezing levels reaching treeline Thursday with +3 C at Renshaw, =8 C in Kakwa on the east side of the divide.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2a8m","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets (and potentially surface hoar) from mid February and a slightly deeper, widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":207,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"For White Pass snowpack structure read Wed March 03 forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":39,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c8828","text":"With the South Klondike Highway closed allow me to say a few words about the Wheaton Valley snowpack. The Wheaton's continental snowpack is the kind of thing you'd find around Jasper or K-Country. It's a weak snowpack dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that, in the old days, was compared to the crazy mother-in-law who lives in your basement and you never know when the relationship is going to go sideways. Let me repeat, it's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92gtm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/forecasts/archives/2021-03-03"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"A gradual cooling trend will improve the overall snowpack stability. 5-10 cm of new snow is forecast to accumulate by midday Saturday. Shallow wind slabs may form as a result of moderate southwest winds at ridgetop on lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32b7h","text":"At upper elevations, snow is wind-pressed in most exposed areas, and a melt freeze crust has formed on sunny slopes. In shaded, sheltered areas, 15-30 cm of well-settled snow may sit over a layer of small surface hoar crystals buried Feb 25th. A more prominent persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The past few days of warm weather were likely the final test on these layers. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive on isolated upper elevation slopes on solar aspects in thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A dusting of new snow will accumulate above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during Thursday's warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc21t","text":"In the last week of February multiple weak layers produced large avalanches, but we have little to no information about how these layers have trended since then. Recent weather patterns have likely helped these layers strengthen, but uncertainties are high. Layers of concern include a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-150 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":310,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":377,"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":"2uerj","text":"About 15 cm of new snow over Friday night accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lojd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejsts","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-15 cm of new snow over Friday night accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"Persistent weak layers have been most active in the northern end of the Purcells where a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 40-80 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 60-120 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent observations suggest these layers have been less problematic as you move further south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc1u1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Steep rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely have additional weak layers near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"30-40 cm of recent fresh snow has been redistributed by previous strong winds. Windward slopes have been scoured down to rocks in some areas. Wind slabs may be reactive on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Solar aspects may have a thin sun crust and below treeline the surface is likely a melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4otev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6d8","text":"60-90 cm of snow sits on a variety of old snow interfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak, faceted snow or possibly surface hoar in sheltered terrain. Recent reports suggest that the new snow is bonding to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":125,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":150,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"Faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region. ","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":"8o89i","text":"60-100 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed into deep wind deposits on leeward slopes by sustained moderate to strong southerly winds. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfv90","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"There is now 100-200 cm over two persistent weak layers that were buried in mid-February and late January. These layers consist of surface hoar in areas sheltered from the wind, and facets that formed during the cold snap. These weak layers have been the cause of several large avalanches in the past 10 days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":182,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","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"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"15-20 cm of new snow (with some locations closer to 30 cm) from Friday night accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High, shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbb96","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nke8","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become mostly unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking are a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Another 15-25 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate by midday on Sunday above 1000 m. This will add to the 50-80 cm of snow that blanketed slopes above 1600 m on Friday. The recent snow has been accompanied by strong south winds, forming touchier slabs on leeward slopes. Pay attention to how wind has redistributed snow and investigate the bond of the new and old snow interfaces as you travel in the backcountry on Sunday. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. A cooling trend over the weekend is expected to settle and strengthen lower elevation slopes that became saturated with rain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"diaqk","text":"In isolated areas with a shallower snowpack in the region, a layer of facets, spotty surface hoar, and/or crusts buried in mid-February may still be preserved. There have been no avalanches reported on this layer; however, large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow and wind have the potential to this deeper layer in areas where it may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Previous warm temperatures followed by a re-freeze created a crust on the surface in many areas, which has now been covered by a dusting of fresh snow. Dry snow may still be found on north aspects at upper elevations. Wind slabs are likely still present on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There is 60-100 cm sitting on a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These interfaces are mostly made up of sugary facets, hard wind pressed snow, surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and sun crust on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":253,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","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":"In the north of the region, another possible 5 cm of snow will add to the 20-30 cm that accumulated Friday. The recent snow has been accompanied by strong south winds, forming touchier slabs on leeward slopes. Pay attention to how wind has redistributed snow and investigate the bond of the new and old snow interfaces as you travel in the backcountry on Sunday. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":28,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5edcu","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, danger ratings are Moderate, Low, Low due to a gradual cooling trend in the aftermath of a significant warm-up and with only trace accumulations of new snow. The snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers but notable glide avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":47,"length":19,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"For White Pass snowpack structure read Wed March 03 forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":39,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c8828","text":"With the South Klondike Highway closed lets talk about the Wheaton Valley snowpack. There is likely a crust that has formed on the surface on steeper sunny aspects with recent sunshine. The Wheaton's continental snowpack is the kind of thing you'd find around Jasper or Kananaskis Country. It's a weak snowpack dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that, in the old days, was compared to the crazy mother-in-law who lives in your basement and you never know when the relationship is going to go sideways. To re-phrase, it's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92gtm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/forecasts/archives/2021-03-03"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during Thursday's warm up. Deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features as a result of southwest winds. High, shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc21t","text":"In the last week of February multiple weak layers produced large avalanches, but we have little to no information about how these layers have trended since then. Recent weather patterns have likely helped these layers strengthen, but uncertainties are high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i2io","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2bfug","text":"Layers of concern include a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-150 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":52,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":119,"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":"ea3ra","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3e7g3","text":"Strong south to west winds in exposed areas have scoured some slopes and built windslabs on others. Freezing levels reached treeline Thursday and Friday with +3 C at Renshaw, +8 C in Kakwa on the east side of the divide. It has cooled slightly since so you will likely find a dusting of new snow on the surface or a crust treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9g7rg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8h3i5","text":"There was a range of accumulated new snow totals from last weekend: somewhere around 90 cm in Pine Pass (the deepest), down to 30 or 40 cm in Kakwa. The key point is there's recent loose snow at higher elevations available for wind transport. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2a8m","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets (and potentially surface hoar) from mid February and a slightly deeper, widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":207,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Previous warm temperatures followed by a re-freeze have created a crust on the surface in many areas. Dry snow may still be found on north aspects at upper elevations. Wind slabs are likely still present on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Windward slopes at upper elevations have been scoured down to rocks or crusts in many areas due to recent strong southwest winds. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"40-60 cm (in some places up to 100 cm) of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of facets that was buried in mid-February. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January. This layer consists of surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":226,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"am7b2","text":"","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":"Another 15-25 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate by midday on Sunday above 800 m. Above 1300 m, this will add to the previous 25-40 cm of snow that blanketed slopes on Friday. Below 1300 m, new accumulations will fall on top of a warm crust or wet snow surfaces. The recent snow has been accompanied by moderate to strong strong south winds, forming touchier slabs on leeward slopes. Pay attention to how wind has redistributed snow and investigate the bond of the new and old snow interfaces as you travel in the backcountry on Sunday. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"Freezing levels remained elevated throughout Friday's storm, saturating the snowpack below 1300 m. A cooling trend over the weekend is expected to settle and strengthen the snowpack below this widespread March 5th rain crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Previous warm air temperature followed by a re-freeze created a crust on the snow surface in many areas, which is covered by a dusting of fresh snow. Dry snow may still be found on north aspects at upper elevations. Wind slabs are likely still present on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There is 60-100 cm sitting on a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These interfaces are mostly made up of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers. Check out this MIN for photos of the positioning of the layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":432,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Alpine terrain is heavily wind affected, with windward slopes being scoured and leeward slopes holding wind slabs. Treeline elevations may have around 20 cm of settled snow and perhaps a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects. Below treeline, the snow surface is likely a melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4otev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6d8","text":"Around 60 to 90 cm of snow sits on a variety of old snow interfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak faceted snow or possibly feathery surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. There has not been avalanche activity on these layers observed in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"Faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Moderate wind from variable directions has produced wind slabs in exposed terrain. The most likely place to find them is immediately adjacent to ridges at treeline and alpine elevations. Relatively mild conditions and sunny skies could weaken the snow on southerly aspects and make cornices more likely to be triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"au32j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm overlies a persistent weak layers buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Previous warm air temperature followed by a re-freeze have created a melt-freeze crust on the snow surface on sun-exposed slopes and below treeline. Dry snow may still be found on north aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Wind slabs are likely still present on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Windward slopes at upper elevations have been scoured down to rocks or crusts in many areas due to recent strong southwest winds. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 40 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"am7b2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow accumulated over the weekend in favored areas while periods of moderate southwest wind formed shallow wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. The new snow fell on a variety of snow surfaces including hard wind-pressed snow, a melt-freeze crust, or settled powder in sheltered, shaded areas. Additionally, a thin layer of surface hoar may also exist at this interface that could increase the likelihood of triggering wind slabs above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":353,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8td4m","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive on isolated upper elevation slopes on solar aspects in thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"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/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the north of the region, 30-50 cm of new snow over the weekend has been redistributed by strong south winds into wind slabs on leeward slopes that may be likely to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":28,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5edcu","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer of facets can be found from mid-February on north aspects near treeline that demonstrated reactivity where it separates wind-stiffened snow above and below. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive in isolated areas. The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ai0j","text":"The south of the region received only a trace of new snow over the weekend with moderate wind. The danger ratings are Moderate, Low, Low, with a concern for small wind slabs. The snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers but recent notable glide avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":23,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":118,"length":20,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-15 cm of new snow over Friday night accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"Persistent weak layers have been most active in the northern end of the Purcells where a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 40-80 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 60-120 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent observations suggest these layers have been less problematic as you move further south.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc1u1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Steep rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely have additional weak layers near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow has accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during last Thursday's warm up. Deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features as a result of southwest winds. High, shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc21t","text":"In the last week of February multiple weak layers produced large avalanches, but we have little to no information about how these layers have trended since then. Recent weather patterns have likely helped these layers strengthen, but uncertainties are high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i2io","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2bfug","text":"Layers of concern include a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-150 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":52,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":119,"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":"50-100 cm of snow accumulated over the weekend, and it is settling rapidly. The recent snowfall was accompanied by strong south winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes that may be likely to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. Rising temperatures and strong sun on Monday is expected to destabilize cornices and recent snow. Watch for signs that the snow is rapidly warming, such as pinwheels, rollerballs, and point releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"diaqk","text":"In isolated areas with a shallower snowpack in the region, a layer of facets, spotty surface hoar, and/or crusts buried in mid-February may still be preserved. There have been no avalanches reported on this layer; however, large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall have the potential to trigger this deeper layer in areas where it may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"15-20 cm of new snow from Friday night accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High, shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbb96","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nke8","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become mostly unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking are a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Since Friday, the mountains in the south coast region have seen anywhere from 20-60 cm of snow that fell on a mix of previous surfaces, including a warm crust, wet snow, wind-pressed snow, and settled cold snow. This new layer has been accompanied by moderate to strong strong south winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations that may be likely to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"Below the recent snow, the snowpack consists of a series of rain crusts and settled snow that is well-bonded. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"About 15 cm of new snow over Friday night accumulated above moist and crusty interfaces that formed during the recent warm up. Some deeper accumulations can be expected in lee terrain features. High shaded terrain will have a mix of soft snow and some old buried wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lojd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejsts","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or crusts that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"Persistent weak layers were reactive last week, particularly in the northern end of the Purcells. The layers of concern are a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 30-60 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 50-100 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent assessments indicate the chance of triggering these layers has reduced, but writing them off completely is probably premature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc1u1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Shallow rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely have sugary facets acting as a weak layer at the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Up to 25 cm dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lojd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejsts","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Up to 25 cm dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rd6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nke8","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become mostly unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking are a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Crusty snow surfaces exist up to around 1600 m and even higher on slopes that have been exposed to direct sunshine. Cornices are present along ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc21t","text":"In the last week of February and the first week of March, a number of large avalanches were reported on persistent weak layers in the Cariboos. The layers of primary concern are a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-150 cm deep. Evidence suggests these weak layers have become hard to trigger, particularly in areas to the south and east, but it's too early to write these off completely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":204,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":271,"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":"8o89i","text":"Wind slabs may be found in exposed terrain on all aspects from recent moderate wind from variable directions. In sheltered terrain, around 30 cm of soft snow may be found. Relatively mild conditions and sunny skies may wet the snow on southerly aspects and at lower elevations and make cornices more likely to be triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"au32j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm overlies a persistent weak layers buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"A few centimetres of snow overlies a melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Up to 50 cm of snow sits above a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There is 60 to 100 cm sitting on a persistent weak layer that was buried in late January. These interfaces are mostly made up of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers. Check out this MIN for photos of the positioning of the layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":435,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Since Friday, the mountains in the south coast region have seen anywhere from 20-60 cm of snow that fell on a mix of previous surfaces, including a warm crust, wet snow, wind-pressed snow, and settled cold snow. The storm snow has been accompanied by moderate to strong south winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations that may remain possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"Below the recent snow, the snowpack consists of a series of rain crusts and settled snow that is well-bonded. See this helpful MIN report from the Hollyburn area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3879262e-7faa-11eb-a368-4ac4fe022e90"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"50-100 cm of snow accumulated over the weekend that has been settling rapidly. The recent snowfall was accompanied by strong south winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes that remain possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas. A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found but has been gaining strength.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"A heavy dose of snow early to mid last week closed the highway due to avalanches hitting the road. We have since not been able to get updates on conditions. Avalanche activity during the storm suggests there were largely storm and wind slab problems during and immediately after the stormy period. Once the road is open again and we can get our field team up there we will update snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c8828","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vqub","text":"If White Pass is still closed and you are heading to the Wheaton Valley, there is likely a crust that has formed on the surface on steeper sunny aspects with recent sunshine. The Wheaton's continental snowpack is the kind of thing you'd find around Jasper or Kananaskis Country in the Rockies. It's a weak snowpack dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92gtm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"A dusting of snow overlies a melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations, whereas windward slopes have been scoured to rocks or a hard crust. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 40 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"am7b2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3e7g3","text":"Strong south to west winds in exposed areas have scoured some slopes and built windslabs on others. Freezing levels reached treeline last Thursday and Friday. It has cooled since so you will likely find a new snow on the surface or a crust treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2a8m","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Alpine terrain is heavily wind affected, with windward slopes being scoured and leeward slopes holding wind slabs. Treeline elevations may have around 20 cm of settled snow and perhaps moist snow or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects. Below treeline, the snow surface is expected to moisten during the day below the freezing level and freeze into a melt-freeze crust at night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4otev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6d8","text":"Around 60 to 90 cm of snow sits on a variety of old snow interfaces consisting of hard wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and weak faceted snow or possibly feathery surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. There has not been avalanche activity on these layers observed in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"Faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the north of the region, 30-50 cm of new snow over the weekend has been redistributed by strong south winds into wind slabs on leeward slopes that may remain possible to human trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can also act as triggers on slopes below. Deeper in the snowpack, a weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found on north aspects near treeline but has been gaining strength. The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":28,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ai0j","text":"The south of the region received trace accumulations of snow over the weekend with moderate wind. The danger ratings are Moderate, Low, Low, with a concern for small wind slabs. The snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers but recent notable glide avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":23,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":121,"length":20,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow accumulated over the weekend in favored areas (Big White and Kootenay Pass). Periods of moderate winds from the southwest have likely formed shallow wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. The new snow fell on a variety of snow surfaces including hard wind-pressed snow, a melt-freeze crust, or settled powder in sheltered, shaded areas. Additionally, a thin layer of surface hoar may also exist at this interface that could increase the likelihood of triggering wind slabs above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":400,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8td4m","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive on isolated upper elevation slopes on solar aspects in thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"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/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"50-100 cm of snow fell over the weekend and has been settling rapidly. The recent snowfall was accompanied by strong south winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes that remain possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rics","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas. A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found but has been gaining strength.","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=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"Persistent weak layers were reactive last week, particularly in the northern end of the Purcells. The layers of concern are a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 30-60 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 50-100 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent assessments indicate the chance of triggering these layers has reduced, but writing them off completely is probably premature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc1u1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Shallow rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely have sugary facets acting as a weak layer at the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Crusty snow surfaces exist up to around 1600 m and even higher on slopes that have been exposed to direct sunshine. Cornices are present along ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc21t","text":"In the last week of February and the first week of March, a number of large avalanches were reported on persistent weak layers in the Cariboos. The layers of primary concern are a 50-100 cm deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February, a 50-150 cm deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain), and finally another persistent weak layer from late January that is now roughly 100-150 cm deep. Evidence suggests these weak layers have become hard to trigger, particularly in areas to the south and east, but it's too early to write these layers off completely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":204,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":271,"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":"a1qf0","text":"Moderate to strong northerly wind is forecast Monday night. Alpine terrain is already heavily wind affected but small pockets of new wind slab may form on southerly aspects. At treeline elevations, soft snow exists to be blown by the wind, so new slabs could form and may overly a melt-freeze crust from the recent warm and sunny spell. Below treeline, the snow surface is expected to moisten during the day below the freezing level and freeze into a melt-freeze crust at night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4otev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"A dusting of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Old wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations, whereas windward slopes have been scoured to rocks or a hard crust. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Up to 20 cm of snow accumulated over the weekend in a few areas (Big White and Kootenay Pass). Periods of moderate winds from the southwest have likely formed shallow wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. The new snow fell on a variety of old snow surfaces including hard wind-pressed snow, a melt-freeze crust, or settled powder in sheltered, shaded areas. Additionally, a thin layer of surface hoar may also exist at this interface that could increase the likelihood of triggering wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":398,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8td4m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"98elb","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive on isolated upper elevation slopes on solar aspects, in thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2onic","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"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/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the north of the region, 30-50 cm of new snow over the weekend was redistributed by recent strong south winds into wind slabs on leeward slopes that may remain possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can also act as triggers on slopes below. Deeper in the snowpack, a weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found on north aspects near treeline but has been gaining strength. The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":28,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":0,"length":26,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ai0j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9gofr","text":"The south of the region received trace accumulations of snow over the weekend with moderate wind. The danger ratings are Moderate, Low, Low, with a concern for small wind slabs. The snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers but recent notable glide avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":23,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":121,"length":20,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":0,"length":23,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Up to 25 cm dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lojd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejsts","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Moderate to strong northerly wind is forecast Monday night, which could load atypical slopes in exposed terrain. Wind slabs have the potential to form anywhere snow is available to be transported. In sheltered terrain, around 30 cm of soft snow may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"au32j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm overlies a persistent weak layers buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"A few centimetres of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow overlies a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There hasn't been recent avalanche activity on this layer, but it remains possible to be triggered where it exists. The more active layer was buried late January, which is found 50 to 100 cm deep. This layer is mostly composed of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on this. Check out this MIN for photos of the positioning of these layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":533,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9mp9e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Since Friday, the mountains in the south coast region have seen anywhere from 20-60 cm of snow that fell on a mix of previous surfaces, including a crust, wet snow, wind-pressed snow, and settled cold snow. The storm snow was accompanied by moderate to strong south winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations that may remain possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8meu0","text":"Below the recent snow, the snowpack consists of a series of rain crusts and settled snow that is well-bonded. See this helpful MIN report from the Hollyburn area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3879262e-7faa-11eb-a368-4ac4fe022e90"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Up to 25 cm dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rd6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nke8","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become mostly unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking are a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"50-100 cm of snow from the past weekend has been redistributed by recent winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes that remain possible to trigger. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rics","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas. A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found but has been gaining strength.","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=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"There has been 10 to 15 cm of recent snow at valley bottom this week and we're happy to report that the Fraser Camp Wx Station is back up and running.  It looks like folks got out for some great riding this week, thanks for the MIN reports here and here! Moderate to strong southwest wind this week has formed fresh wind slabs, and more fresh snow Wednesday night into Thursday will add to that problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":22,"key":0},{"offset":240,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":249,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fd5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5uufs","text":"In the Wheaton Valley, there is likely a crust that has formed on the surface on steeper sunny aspects with recent sunshine. The Wheaton's continental snowpack is the kind of thing you'd find around Jasper or Kananaskis Country in the Rockies. It's a weak snowpack dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92gtm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=weather-stations/118"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/51a647b6-fb74-4753-ae86-0f10158b0bc1"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/121fcbda-d53d-427f-92a0-213441e78406"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and may still be possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can also act as triggers on slopes below. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1g519","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5v0r5","text":"In the north of the region, a weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found on north aspects near treeline but has been gaining strength. The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32qd8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6iias","text":"In the south of the region, the mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"Strong south to west winds in exposed areas have scoured some slopes and built wind slabs on others. Freezing levels reached treeline last Thursday and Friday. It has cooled since so you will likely find  5 to 10 cm of new new snow on the surface or a crust at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"An incoming storm will bring strong southwest wind and a bit of new snow on Thursday, forming wind slabs at treeline and alpine elevations. The new snow may overly feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm overlies a persistent weak layers buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Up to 25 cm dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off as of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cql99","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfd0a","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"A few centimetres of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices may also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow overlies a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There hasn't been recent avalanche activity on this layer, but it remains possible to be triggered where it exists. The more active layer was buried late January, which is found 50 to 100 cm deep. This layer is mostly composed of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on this layer. Check out this MIN for a photo of the positioning of these layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":539,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Crusty snow surfaces exist up to around 1600 m and even higher on slopes that have been exposed to direct sunshine. Cornices are present along ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc21t","text":"In the last week of February and the first week of March, a number of large avalanches were reported on persistent weak layers in the Cariboos. The layers of primary concern are a 50-100 cm. deep layer of facets that was buried in mid-February and a 50-150 cm. deep layer of  surface hoar from early February that was most prevalent at treeline (and existed as a facet/crust combination on steep south-facing terrain). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":276,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dit3h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oaun","text":"No recent avalanche activity has been reported on these layers. Steep, rocky, terrain with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack in the alpine, or steep, sheltered terrain at treeline are examples of areas where it may remain possible to trigger these layers","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"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":"a1qf0","text":"An incoming storm will bring strong southwest wind and a bit of new snow on Thursday, forming wind slabs at treeline and alpine elevations. The new snow may overly widespread wind affect at alpine elevations, feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft moist snow in the afternoon. Recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"Persistent weak layers were reactive last week, particularly in the northern end of the Purcells. The layers of concern are a buried layer of surface hoar that formed in late January is 30-60 cm deep and an older surface hoar layer is 50-100 cm deep at treeline. These layers may exist as a combination of facets and crusts at other elevations. Recent assessments indicate the chance of triggering these layers has reduced, but writing them off completely is probably premature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc1u1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqm0c","text":"Shallow rocky areas where the snowpack is thin likely have sugary facets acting as a weak layer at the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Wind slabs can be found in lee features at upper elevations. Dry, low-density snow exists in sheltered, shaded areas, and solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ecp9f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achds","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive on isolated upper elevation slopes in thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2onic","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Up to 25 cm dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off as of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lojd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejsts","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"A dusting of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Old wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations, whereas windward slopes have been scoured to rocks or a hard crust. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices may also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers by riders, particularly where a stiff wind slab sits above them. Check out this MIN that shows the positioning of the layers in the snowpack near Crowsnest Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":543,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a3c7d4c-813a-11eb-ab6a-464fffeffeed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"20-60 cm of snow from the past weekend has been redistributed by recent winds, forming wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations, which may remain possible to trigger. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8meu0","text":"Below the recent snow, the snowpack consists of a series of rain crusts and settled snow that is well-bonded. See this helpful MIN report from the Hollyburn area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3879262e-7faa-11eb-a368-4ac4fe022e90"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"The storm will bring up to 35 cm new snow with strong southwest wind on Friday. The new snow may overly widespread wind affect at alpine elevations, feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"A dusting of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Old wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations, whereas windward slopes have been scoured to rocks or a hard crust. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices may also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers by riders, particularly where a stiff wind slab sits above them. Check out this MIN that shows the positioning of the layers in the snowpack near Crowsnest Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":543,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a3c7d4c-813a-11eb-ab6a-464fffeffeed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and remain possible to trigger. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface, and soft, dry snow can be found in sheltered, shaded areas. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rics","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas. A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found but has been gaining strength.","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=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off as of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lojd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejsts","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (60-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and may remain possible to trigger. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface, and soft, dry snow can likely be found in sheltered, shaded areas. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8meu0","text":"Below the recent snow, the snowpack consists of a series of rain crusts and settled snow that is well-bonded. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"An incoming storm will bring up to 70 cm new snow by Friday evening with extreme southwest wind. The new snow may overly feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm overlies a persistent weak layers buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and may still be possible to trigger. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface, and soft, dry snow can likely be found in sheltered, shaded areas. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can also act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1g519","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5v0r5","text":"In the north of the region, a weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found on north aspects near treeline but has been gaining strength. The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32qd8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6iias","text":"In the south of the region, the mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Dry soft snow can be found on shaded aspects above around 1500 m. On south-facing slopes and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Winds have slackened off as of late, but recent wind slabs and cornices still pose a hazard close to steep ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cql99","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfd0a","text":"The lower snowpack has strengthened over the past week as previous persistent weak layers have become unreactive. The main layers that we had been tracking were a layer of facets that was buried in mid-February (50-100 cm deep) and a layer of surface hoar and/or a crust that was buried in late January (80-120 cm deep).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Wind slabs may be found in lee features at upper elevations. Soft, dry snow exists in sheltered, shaded areas, and solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ecp9f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achds","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. There is some lingering uncertainty about whether this problem remains reactive on isolated upper elevation slopes in thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2onic","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"A few centimetres of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices may also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow overlies a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There hasn't been recent avalanche activity on this layer, but it remains possible to be triggered where it exists. The more active layer was buried late January, which is found 50 to 100 cm deep. This layer is mostly composed of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on this layer. Check out this MIN for a photo of the positioning of these layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":539,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and remain possible to trigger. Solar aspects have a crust on the surface, that may become moist with rising freezing levels and direct sun. Soft, dry snow can be found in sheltered, shaded areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8amhv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gkpe","text":"Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ji8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rics","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas. A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found but has been gaining strength.","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=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"A few centimetres of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices may also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow overlies a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There hasn't been recent avalanche activity on this layer, but it remains possible to be triggered where it exists. The more active layer was buried late January, which is found 50 to 100 cm deep. This layer is mostly composed of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on this layer. Check out this MIN for a photo of the positioning of these layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":539,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"The storm brought around 20 cm new snow on Friday and more snow is in the forecast. The new snow may overly widespread wind affect at alpine elevations, feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"Almost 20 cm fell Thursday into Friday which adds to the 10 to 15 that fell earlier this week.  You can stay up to date with snowfall with the Fraser Camp Wx Station which is back up and running.  All the new snow has been subject to strong southwest wind which has formed wind slabs that were quite touchy on Thursday.  The wind is expected to switch to the east/northeast Friday night into Saturday which will add further insult to injury to our powder riding dreams.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fd5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5uufs","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is the kind of thing you'd find around Jasper or Kananaskis Country in the Rockies. It's a weak snowpack dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92gtm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=weather-stations/118"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Up to 60+ cm of new snow fell on Friday. And the storm will bring even more snow overnight and on Saturday during the day combined with extreme southwest wind. The new snow may overly feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm overlies a persistent weak layer buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"Wind slabs may be found in lee features at upper elevations. Soft, dry snow exists in sheltered, shaded areas. Solar aspects have a crust on the surface, which will become moist/wet with exposure to sunshine and rising freezing levels.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ecp9f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achds","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80-150 cm deep and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. There is some uncertainty about whether or not this problem will become reactive with rising freezing levels and solar radiation. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2onic","text":"As described in this MIN report, shallow snowpack areas in the east of the region may harbor a faceted basal snowpack. This structure can typically be managed by avoiding shallow rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":21,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/192e788b-6057-47b4-b7e2-9cbffd913042"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The dramatic rise in temperature this weekend is going to be a good test for our snowpack.  Wind effect is widespread in the alpine and treeline across the region and solar aspects currently sport a sun crust. The north of the region around Pine Pass picked up almost 15 cm of new snow Thursday night, but very little new snow has fallen recently in the rest of the region.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid-February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"10-20 cm. of recent low density, convective snow is being warmed by sunny skies and forming soft slabs, especially in wind affected terrain in the alpine. The convective nature of spring storms results in widely varying snowfall amounts. Sunny skies are forming sun crusts on solar aspects which are breaking down during the heat of the day and increasing the likelihood for wet loose avalanches. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5g0jg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8h4nv","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm. down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. However, big warm ups, like the one headed our way this weekend can awaken dormant weak layers resulting in large avalanches. Steep, rocky, convex terrain with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack are examples of places where triggering these layers are more likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9b3a6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5oorp","text":"Sunshine and warm temperatures often cause large cornice failures which are hazardous on their own and can also  trigger large avalanches on deeper weak layers that the weight of a single rider would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dngve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"5-10 cm. of dry snow overlies a crust on shady aspects, except in the northwest of the region where convective squalls have deposited up to 20 cm. of recent snow. The convective nature of spring storms results in widely varying snowfall amounts. Crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Pockets of old wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgelines. Large cornices are present along ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fb02e","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine on solar aspects can be found down 50-150 cm. in some parts of the region. No recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. However, big warm ups, like the one headed our way this weekend can awaken dormant weak layers resulting in large avalanches. Steep, rocky, convex terrain with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack are examples of places where triggering these layers are more likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23vjf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehikd","text":"Sunshine and warm temperatures often cause large cornice failures which are hazardous on their own and can also  trigger large avalanches on deeper weak layers that the weight of a single rider would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and may remain possible to trigger. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface, which will become moist when exposed to sun and rising freezing levels. Soft, dry snow may still be found in sheltered, shaded areas. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3a4hk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8meu0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes at upper elevations and may still be possible to trigger. Solar aspects likely have a crust on the surface, which may become moist/wet with exposure to sun and rising freezing levels. Soft, dry snow may be found in sheltered, shaded areas. Massive cornices exist on ridgelines, which can also act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1g519","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5v0r5","text":"In the north of the region, a weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may still be found on north aspects near treeline but has been gaining strength. The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32qd8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6iias","text":"In the south of the region, the mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"A dusting of snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Old wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations, whereas windward slopes have been scoured to rocks or a hard crust. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow may moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices may also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers by riders, particularly where a stiff wind slab sits above them. Check out this MIN that shows the positioning of the layers in the snowpack near Crowsnest Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":543,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a3c7d4c-813a-11eb-ab6a-464fffeffeed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"The ongoing storm brought up to 50 cm snow combined with strong to extreme southwest wind and more snow is in the forecast for tonight. The new snow may overly widespread wind affect at alpine elevations, feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"5-15 cm. of recent convective snow and moderate southwesterly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine on solar aspects can be found down 50-150 cm. in some parts of the region. No recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ebdl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"86n9v","text":"Big warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers resulting in large avalanches. Steep, rocky, convex terrain with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack are examples of places where triggering these layers are more likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23vjf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehikd","text":"Sunshine and warm temperatures often cause large cornice failures which are hazardous on their own and can also  trigger large avalanches on deeper weak layers that the weight of a single rider would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fl1b5","text":"A storm will impact the region on Sunday, bringing snow above around 1000 m, and rain below. Storm slabs are expected to form over the day. Strong south wind will form wind slabs in exposed lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations. The snow will fall onto previously wet or crusty snow except at high elevation northerly aspects, where it should fall onto wind-affected snow in exposed terrain or perhaps small surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. Cornices have been reported as being massive and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A storm will impact the region on Sunday, bringing snow above around 1000 m, and rain below. Storm slabs are expected to rapidly form over the day. Below the rain-snow line, rain will soak an already wet snowpack. Strong south wind will form wind slabs in exposed lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations. The snow will fall onto previously wet or crusty snow except at high elevation northerly aspects, where it should fall onto wind-affected snow in exposed terrain or perhaps small surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. Cornices have been reported as being massive and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eisbf","text":"A storm will impact the region on Sunday, bringing snow above around 1300 m, and rain below. The current forecast is around 5 to 15 cm of snow with the most in the north of the region. Thicker deposits are expected in lee terrain features, as the snow will fall with strong wind. The snow will fall onto previously wet or crusty snow except at high elevation northerly aspects, where it should fall onto wind-affected snow in exposed terrain or perhaps small surface hoar crystals in sheltered terrain. Cornices have been reported as being massive and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"We are in the midst of a melt-freeze cycle, with freezing levels heightening above 2000 m. The snow surface is expected to freeze during the night and heat up during the day, particularly on southerly aspects during sunny periods. Dry snow may still be found at high elevations on north aspects. An overall weakening trend of cornices is expected during this diurnal cycle.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6odds","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achds","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. There is uncertainty about whether this problem will reactive during this diurnal cycle, but it remains possible. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2onic","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The northern portion of the region around the Pine Pass has picked up 35 new cm as of Saturday afternoon but very little new precipitation has fallen in the southern 2/3 of the region. This snow is expected to be redistributed by the strong southwest wind and will also feel the heat of the rising freezing levels this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"30v04","text":"The freezing level crept up to about 1850 m Friday leaving a sun crust on solar aspects.  The freezing level is expected to be higher Saturday night and Sunday with plenty of sun poking through scattered cloud cover.  This rise in temperature is going to be a good test for our snowpack.  Wind effect is widespread in the alpine and treeline across the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid-February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Up to 120 cm of new snow fell since Thursday with strong to extreme southwest wind. The new snow may overly feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 250 cm overlies a persistent weak layer buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"A thick melt-freeze crust is present in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Old wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations, whereas windward slopes have been scoured to rocks or a hard crust. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow will moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices will also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84brc","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers by riders, particularly where a stiff wind slab sits above them. Check out this MIN that shows the positioning of the layers in the snowpack near Crowsnest Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":543,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a3c7d4c-813a-11eb-ab6a-464fffeffeed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"10-20 cm. of recent convective snow and moderate westerly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops. Sunny skies are forming sun crusts on solar aspects which are breaking down during the heat of the day and increasing the likelihood for wet loose avalanches. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qmta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aom88","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm. down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9d4kc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"favlh","text":"Big warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers resulting in large avalanches. Steep, rocky, convex terrain with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack are examples of places where triggering these layers are more likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7lf82","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e6n6","text":"Sunshine and warm temperatures often cause large cornice failures which are hazardous on their own and can also  trigger large avalanches on deeper weak layers that the weight of a single rider would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dngve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"Almost 20 cm fell Thursday into Friday which adds to the 10 to 15 that fell earlier this week.  You can stay up to date with snowfall with the Fraser Camp Wx Station which is back up and running. This new snow is sitting on a sun crust on solar aspects. Wind slabs were reactive during the storm and touchy wind slabs were again reported on Saturday as north wind picked up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4n89h","text":"There are no deeper concerns in the snowpack at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bnvh2","text":"Things are a little different in the Wheaton's continental snowpack.  It's a weak snowpack dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=weather-stations/118"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"A thick melt-freeze crust is present in many areas, with the exception being on north aspects above around 1700 m. Wind slabs may still exist on northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. On solar aspects and below the freezing level, the snow will moisten during the heat of the day. Cornices will also weaken over the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow overlies a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There hasn't been recent avalanche activity on this layer, but it remains possible to be triggered where it exists. The more active layer was buried late January, which is found 50 to 100 cm deep. This layer is mostly composed of sugary faceted grains, hard wind pressed snow, feathery surface hoar in wind-sheltered locations, and a melt-freeze crust on steep solar aspects. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on this layer. Check out this MIN for a photo of the positioning of these layers in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":539,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ee33630e-13cf-457a-951a-9ceb22dc9601"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7hqfk","text":"Around 10 to 20 cm of snow fell in the region on Sunday, likely forming storm slabs in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. The snow overlies previously moist snow or a hard crust in most areas except for high-elevation northerly aspects, where it fell on previously wind-affected snow. Sun-exposed slopes may moisten on Monday if clear skies prevail. Cornices will also weaken in the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Wind slabs in the alpine may linger, especially on northerly aspects. Snow on all solar aspects and elevation bands has been getting moist by mid morning and may not be getting a good overnight re-freeze of late. Snow on northerly terrain above 1500 m has so far remained dry, but this could change on Monday depending on the snow rain line and freezing levels. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85nve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers by riders, particularly where a stiff wind slab sits above them. Check out this MIN that shows the positioning of the layers in the snowpack near Crowsnest Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":543,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a3c7d4c-813a-11eb-ab6a-464fffeffeed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Dry snow can be found on shaded aspects at upper elevations. On solar aspects and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Lingering wind slabs and large cornices still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but no avalanches have been reported on this layer since Mar. 3rd. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pkqb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dng36","text":"Sunshine and warm temperatures often cause large cornice failures which are hazardous on their own and can also trigger large avalanches on deeper weak layers that the weight of a single rider would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"10-20 cm of recent convective snow and moderate westerly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops. Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qmta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aom88","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive except for an explosives triggered avalanche in the southeast of the region on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Most of the region received around 20 cm new snow during the recent storm except for the southwest of the region where snow amounts range between 50 and 100 cm. The snow fell with strong southerly wind. At lower elevations the precipitation fell as rain. The new snow may overly widespread wind affect at alpine elevations, feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"5-15 cm of recent convective snow and moderate southwesterly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine on solar aspects can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. No recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Up to 20 cm of snow fell above 1200 m on Sunday, which likely formed storm slabs in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in leeward features in exposed terrain from strong south to east wind. The snow overlies moist snow or a melt-freeze crust in most areas except at high elevation northerly aspects where it sits on wind-affected dry snow. Below around 1200 m, the snow surface is wet or has frozen into a thick melt-freeze crust. Cornices have been reported as being massive and fragile on ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dffdd","text":"A dusting of snow on Sunday night will overly a thick melt-freeze crust from recent warm air to the mountain tops. A dry snowpack may still be found at high elevations on north aspects. Cornices are large and always have the potential of failing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6odds","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achds","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February. The likelihood of triggering it on Monday is low, with a thick melt-freeze crust on the snow surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fcs3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2onic","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"The recent storm brought up to 150 cm snow in the south of the region and about 50 cm in the north. The precipitation was combined with moderate to strong southerly wind and fell as rain below 900 m saturating the upper snowpack. The new snow may overly feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 300 cm overlies a persistent weak layer buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 and in the Kitimat area in the past week, but the layer could still be of concern anywhere it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cdnvc","text":"Around 5 cm of snow accumulated on Sunday, falling with moderate to strong southerly wind. Wind slabs may remain in leeward slopes at treeline and alpine elevations. The snow overlies previously wet snow or a hard melt-freeze crust, with the exception being on high-elevation northerly aspects where the snow surface was dry but wind-affected. The sun may shine on Monday, moistening sun-exposed slopes and weakening cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"10-20 cm of recent convective snow and moderate westerly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops. Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dov3g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16rac","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"The recent storm brought up to 150 cm snow in the south of the region and about 50 cm in the north. The precipitation was combined with moderate to strong southerly wind and fell as rain below 900 m saturating the upper snowpack. The new snow may overly feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 300 cm overlies a persistent weak layer buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in isolated parts of the region. The layer consists of feathery surface hoar crystals in areas sheltered from the wind and sugary faceted grains that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 and in the Kitimat area in the past weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"There are currently no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6the9","text":"We are in the midst of a diurnal cycle, where the snow surface will freeze into a melt-freeze crust at night and moisten during daytime heating, particularly on sun-exposed slopes. Dry, settled snow may still exist near the mountain tops on northerly aspects. Cornices are large and always have the potential of failing, particularly during daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckhev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67huh","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February. The likelihood of triggering this layer is low during the current diurnal cycle, with a thick melt-freeze crust expecting to form each night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fol54","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dicn1","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dov3g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16rac","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f15q1","text":"Wind slabs may linger in steep, lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations from Sunday's 20 cm of snow with strong south to east wind. On sun-exposed slopes above 1200 m, this recent snow will weaken with daytime heating, particularly on sun-exposed slopes. Below 1200 m, a wet snowpack or a hard melt-freeze crust will be found. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and will weaken with daytime heating.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"5-15 cm of recent new snow and moderate southwesterly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridges.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine on solar aspects can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Only one recent avalanche has been reported on a deeper layer and this involved a very heavy trigger (a cornice).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Wind slabs in the alpine may linger, especially on northerly aspects. Snow on all solar aspects and elevation bands has been getting moist by mid morning and may not be getting the best overnight recovery if it is cloudy overnight. Reports suggest snow on north facing terrain above 1500 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow overlies a variety of old interfaces that formed in mid-February. There hasn't been recent avalanche activity on this layer, but it remains on the radar, especially in alpine terrain as things stay warm. The late January persistent weak layer is found 50 to 100 cm deep. This layer is mostly composed of sugary faceted grains or feathery surface hoar crystals. In specific terrain features the layer is still producing snowpack test results causing some concern for low probability high consequence avalanches, especially in this periods of warming. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":430,"length":37,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1a1ecd3-446a-4416-a458-7ef6d692e3f0"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qmta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aom88","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive except for an explosives triggered avalanche in the southeast of the region on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"Up to 35 cm of snow fell over the past week. The next system starting Monday evening could bring another 20 to 30 cm by Wednesday, accompanied by a strong southwest wind. Building storm slabs will likely be reactive, especially where it sits above a sun crust on solar aspects. Fresh wind slabs may also be reactive on leeward slopes due to the consistent strong southwest wind. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5qf4o","text":"The snowpack inland (between Wheaton and White Pass) is currently complex due to variability. A weak layer of buried (feather-like crystals) surface hoar has been seen in glades and gullies that are sheltered from the wind and buried 40-60 cm down. Whumps and cracking have been felt and seen beneath the skis. In other locations, a stiff slab sits above weak (sugary) faceted crystals, while some locations are showing a bomber snowpack. VARIABLE!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":439,"length":9,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ldru","text":"Check out this recent local MIN Report from Saturday expressing this. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":28,"length":11,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":28,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4n89h","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is dominated by sugary facets and depth hoar, the icing is either layers or a fat cap of harder cohesive slab. It's an untrustworthy structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/yukon?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/620c2242-852e-11eb-810a-868e6cb1492d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Dry snow can be found on shaded aspects at upper elevations. On solar aspects and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Lingering wind slabs and large cornices may still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The northern portion of the region around the Pine Pass has picked up 35 new cm as of Saturday afternoon but very little new precipitation has fallen in the southern 2/3 of the region. This snow is expected to be redistributed by the strong southwest wind and also felt the heat of the rising freezing levels over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"30v04","text":"Sun crust exists on solar aspects and a temperature crust may exist on all aspects to 1800 m.  Wind effect is widespread in the alpine and treeline across the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid-February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Most of the region received around 20 cm new snow during the recent storm except for the southwest of the region where snow amounts range between 50 and 100 cm. The snow fell with strong southerly wind. At lower elevations the precipitation fell as rain. The new snow may overly widespread wind affect at alpine elevations, feathery surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"There are presently no widespread deeper concerns. However, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack exists in much of the region and always has the potential of being triggered in shallow, rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5ncif","text":"Wind slabs may linger in steep, lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations from Sunday's 15 to 20 cm of snow with extreme southeast wind. Expect to find a hard melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and below around 1400 m, which will moisten with daytime warming and particularly if sunny skies prevail. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and will weaken with daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7kv16","text":"Wind slabs may linger in steep, lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations from Sunday's 5 to 15 cm of snow with associated southwest wind. The deepest and touchiest slabs are likely in the north of the region. Expect to find a hard melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and below around 1400 m, which will moisten with daytime warming, particularly under sunny skies. Large cornices line many ridges and will weaken with daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Wind slabs in the alpine may linger, especially on northerly aspects. Snow on all solar aspects and elevation bands has been getting moist by mid morning and may not be getting a solid overnight re-freeze if there are some lingering clouds overnight. Reports suggest snow on northerly terrain above 1500 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85nve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a persistent weak layer of sugary faceted grains that was buried in mid-February. There have been a handful of avalanches that released on this layer in the past few weeks. There is another persistent weak layer that was buried at the end of January, found around 50 to 80 cm deep. This layer consists of feathery surface hoar, facets, and/or a hard melt-freeze crust. Periodic avalanches continue to be triggered on these layers by riders, particularly where a stiff wind slab sits above them. Check out this MIN that shows the positioning of the layers in the snowpack near Crowsnest Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":543,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"Weak faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a3c7d4c-813a-11eb-ab6a-464fffeffeed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The northern portion of the region around the Pine Pass has picked up 35 new cm as of Saturday afternoon but very little new precipitation has fallen in the southern 2/3 of the region. This snow is expected to be redistributed by the strong southwest wind and also felt the heat of the rising freezing levels over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"30v04","text":"Sun crust exists on solar aspects and a temperature crust may exist on all aspects to 1800 m.  Wind effect is widespread in the alpine and treeline across the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid-February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6the9","text":"We are in the midst of a diurnal cycle, where the snow surface will freeze into a melt-freeze crust at night and moisten during daytime heating, particularly on sun-exposed slopes. Dry, settled snow may still exist near the mountain tops on northerly aspects. Cornices are large and always have the potential of failing, particularly during daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckhev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67huh","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February. The likelihood of triggering this layer is low during the current diurnal cycle, with a thick melt-freeze crust expecting to form each night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fol54","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dicn1","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Dry snow can be found on shaded aspects at upper elevations. On solar aspects and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Lingering wind slabs and large cornices may still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"10-15 cm. of new snow sits on top of last weekend's storm totals ranging from 50 cm. in the north to 150 cm. in the south of the region. Moderate to strong southwesterly winds are forming fresh slabs in lee features at treeline and above. Rain fell below 900 m over the weekend, saturating the upper snowpack. The new snow may overlie a persistent weak layer of surface hoar on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ns7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihv9","text":"Around 100 to 300 cm overlies a persistent weak layer buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in isolated parts of the region. The layer consists of surface hoar in areas sheltered from the wind and facets that formed during February's cold snap. Avalanche activity on this layer has mostly occurred west of Terrace along Highway 16 and in the Kitimat area in the past weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"5-15 cm of recent new snow and moderate southwesterly winds have formed fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridges and become weak with afternoon warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine on solar aspects can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Only one recent avalanche has been reported on a deeper layer and this involved a very heavy trigger (a cornice).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"The alpine may be wind affected in open areas. Snow on all solar aspects and lower elevation bands will start out crusty but may get moist by mid morning. Reports suggest snow on northerly terrain above 1600 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf1uc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqk8m","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region in the last 10 days, but there is always lingering concern that consecutive days in a row of warm temperatures may increase the reactivity of deeper weak layers in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu9e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"5-10 cm of new snow adds to the 15-20 cm of storm snow over the weekend, except for the southwest of the region where weekend storm totals range between 50 and 100 cm. Recent southerly winds are forming fresh wind slabs on lee features below alpine ridgetops. At lower elevations the precipitation fell as rain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qpu8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dns0","text":"The new snow overlies a variety of surfaces including hard wind affected snow at alpine elevations, weak, surface hoar crystals on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects and at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qmta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aom88","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive except for an explosives triggered avalanche in the southeast of the region on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5ncif","text":"Wind slabs may linger in steep, lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations from Sunday's 15 to 20 cm of snow with extreme southeast wind. The wind slabs could be substantially thicker immediately adjacent to ridges from rapid snow loading during the storm. Expect to find a hard melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on all aspects below around 1500 m. The crust may weaken into moist snow on sun-exposed slopes if sunny skies prevail. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and will weaken with daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12cjo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fp0v3","text":"Around 100 to 300 cm of consolidated snow may overly sugary faceted grains formed earlier this season. These layers are expected to be spotty around the region and we haven't received conclusive evidence of them being the culprit of avalanche activity. That being said, it is possible they may be associated with a few recent large avalanches around the Whistler area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7kv16","text":"Wind slabs may linger in steep, lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations from Sunday's 5 to 15 cm of snow with associated southwest wind. The deepest and touchiest slabs are likely in the north of the region. Expect to find a hard melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and below around 1500 m, which may moisten with daytime warming, particularly if sunny skies prevail. Large cornices line many ridges and will weaken with daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"The alpine may be wind affected in open areas. Snow on all solar aspects and lower elevation bands will start out crusty but may start to get moist by mid morning. Reports suggest snow on northerly terrain above 1600 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85nve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest, but there is always lingering concern that consecutive days in a row of warm temperatures may increase the reactivity of deeper weak layers in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects and at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dov3g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16rac","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f15q1","text":"Wind slabs may linger in steep, lee terrain features near the mountain tops from Sunday's 20 cm of snow with strong south to east wind. Elsewhere, the snow is expected to be a hard melt-freeze crust, which may weaken into moist snow during daytime warming. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Snow surfaces vary at the moment. Surface hoar up to 10 mm in size exists at treeline and above.  Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects and at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dov3g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16rac","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"The northern portion of the region around Pine Pass got around 35 cm. of snow last weekend, but much less fell in the rest of the region. Southwesterly winds have formed wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features below alpine ridgetops. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ec6eg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e854n","text":"Sun crust exists on solar aspects and a temperature crust may exist on all aspects up to 1800 m.  Large cornices are present throughout the region and are capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Cornice failures are most common during windy or warm weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19rgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"About a metre of snow covers a weak layer of facets buried mid-February. Slightly deeper there is a widespread persistent weak layer from late January/early February that consists of surface hoar. It is most prevalent around treeline elevations, but likely reaches into the alpine and in openings below treeline too. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region. Steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack in the alpine and steep, open slopes at treeline are the most likely places to trigger these persistent weak layers. Large loads such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that single rider couldn't trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Snow surfaces vary at the moment. Surface hoar up to 10 mm in size exists at treeline and above. Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects and at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qmta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aom88","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive except for an explosives triggered avalanche in the southeast of the region on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"The alpine may be wind affected in open areas. Snow on all solar aspects and lower elevation bands will start out crusty but may start to get moist by mid morning. Reports suggest snow on northerly terrain above 1600 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85nve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest, but there is always lingering concern that consecutive days in a row of warm temperatures may increase the reactivity of deeper weak layers in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"Light amounts of snow and strong southwest winds continue to from fresh wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l1ie","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5qf4o","text":"The snowpack inland (between Wheaton and White Pass) is currently complex due to variability. A weak layer of buried (feather-like crystals) surface hoar has been seen in glades and gullies that are sheltered from the wind and buried 40-60 cm down. Whumps and cracking have been felt and seen beneath the skis. In other locations, a stiff slab sits above weak (sugary) faceted crystals, while some locations are showing a bomber snowpack, suggesting a high degree of spatial variability.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ldru","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4n89h","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"New wind slabs are expected to form over Thursday as a storm brings in snow and strong south wind. Suspect terrain will include lee (northerly) terrain features adjacent to ridges at treeline and alpine elevations. It is possible that sufficient snow will accumulate in sheltered terrain to form storm slabs, so use particular caution in steep terrain if you find around 10 cm or more of fresh snowfall. The new snow will overly a melt-freeze crust up to around 1600 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or wind-affected dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations. Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ulun","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r7kq","text":"Around 100 to 300 cm of consolidated snow may overly sugary faceted grains formed earlier this season. These layers are expected to be spotty around the region and we haven't received conclusive evidence of them being the culprit of avalanche activity. That being said, it is possible they may be associated with a few recent large avalanches around the Whistler area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8pev1","text":"Rain is expected to fall to the mountain tops wetting the snow surface everywhere, which will quickly switch to snow above around 1200 m on Thursday. Above the snow-rain line, wind slabs are expected to form in exposed terrain and storm slabs may form in sheltered terrain. The wind will be strong from the south, so wind slabs will dominate in leeward terrain features near ridges on northerly aspects. Expect storm slabs to be reactive once sufficient snow accumulates. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6the9","text":"We are in the midst of a diurnal cycle, where the snow surface will freeze into a melt-freeze crust at night and moisten during daytime heating, particularly on sun-exposed slopes. Dry, settled snow may still exist near the mountain tops on northerly aspects. Cornices are large and always have the potential of failing, particularly during daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckhev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67huh","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February. The likelihood of triggering this layer is low during the current diurnal cycle, with a thick melt-freeze crust expecting to form each night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fol54","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dicn1","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Surface hoar crystals can be found on Northerly aspects above 1800 m combined with dry wintery snow. On solar aspects and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Large cornices may still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines, especially when it's warm and sunny.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"A storm starts impacting the region on Thursday, bringing some new snow and strong south wind. New wind slabs may form at high elevations in lee terrain features. The new snow will overly a melt-freeze crust up to around 1700 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or wind-affected dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations. Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"The alpine may be wind affected in open areas. Snow on all solar aspects and lower elevation bands will start out crusty but will likely become moist by mid morning. Reports suggest snow on northerly terrain above 1600 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size...both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf1uc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqk8m","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region in the last 10 days, but there is always lingering concern that consecutive days in a row of warm temperatures may increase the reactivity of deeper weak layers in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu9e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Strong ridgetop wind accompanied by 5-10 cm of new snow is expected for Thursday. This may form fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridges and become weak with afternoon warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine on solar aspects can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Only one recent avalanche has been reported on a deeper layer and this involved a very heavy trigger (a cornice).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"About 5 cm per 12 hour period is expected to accumulate over the next couple of days, adding to 20-30 cm of new snow and snow from over the weekend. Storm totals in the southwest of the region are closer to 50-100 cm. Light forecast snow amounts and elevated winds are expected to continue forming fresh wind slabs on lee features below alpine ridgetops. At lower elevations, recent precipitation fell as rain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qpu8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dns0","text":"Collectively, our new and recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces, including hard wind affected snow at alpine elevations, weak surface hoar crystals on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6the9","text":"A weak cold front will bring 5-10 cm of new snow that  may form new wind slabs at high elevations in lee terrain features. The new snow will overly a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of northerly aspects at high elevations where some surface hoar has formed. Cornices are large and always have the potential of failing, particularly during daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckhev","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67huh","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February and the likelihood of triggering this layer is currently low.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74gp2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dicn1","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe20f","text":"Isolated wind slabs may form just below ridgelines with new snow and strong wind. Snow surfaces vary at the moment. Surface hoar up to 10 mm in size exists at treeline and above. Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects and at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qmta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aom88","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive except for an explosives triggered avalanche in the southeast of the region on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Up to 5 cm per 12 hour period is expected to continue accumulating over the next couple of days. With elevated winds, the new snow may form fresh wind slabs on lee features below alpine ridgetops. It will otherwise add to 20-30 cm of storm snow from over the weekend. Storm totals in the southwest of the region are closer to 50-100 cm. At lower elevations, recent precipitation fell as rain, creating crusty surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qpu8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dns0","text":"Collectively, our new and recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces, including hard wind affected snow at alpine elevations, weak surface hoar crystals on northerly aspects and in sheltered terrain features around treeline, or a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8pev1","text":"The current storm will transition from rain to snow on Thursday night as freezing levels drop to 1000 m. Snow accumulations are expected to be highly variable across the region on Friday, and will likely increase dramatically with elevation. Storm slabs will be reactive anywhere sufficient snow accumulates, especially on northerly aspects that will receive extra wind loading. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"Snow accumulations are expected to be highly variable across the region on Friday, and will likely increase dramatically with elevation. Storm slabs will be reactive anywhere sufficient snow accumulates, especially on northerly aspects that will receive extra wind loading. The new snow will overly a melt-freeze crust up to around 1600 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or wind-affected dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations. Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ulun","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r7kq","text":"Around 100 to 300 cm of consolidated snow may overly sugary faceted grains formed earlier this season. These layers are expected to be spotty around the region and we haven't received conclusive evidence of them being the culprit of avalanche activity. That being said, it is possible they may be associated with a few recent large avalanches around the Whistler area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"r6u1","text":"Forecast snow and rain will bring a bit of elevation-dependent change to the snow surface on Friday, with a dusting of new snow over wind-affected surfaces expected in the alpine, transitioning to wet flurries and a rain-wetted surface below about 1700 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ijan","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jn12","text":"Reports in advance of our forecast precipitation suggest snow on northerly terrain above 1600 m has so far remained dry. Cornices are large and looming, and glide cracks are increasing in size. Both should be considered unpredictable and given a wide berth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85nve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhtmg","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest, but there is always lingering concern that heat added to the snowpack (now from forecast rain) could increase the reactivity of deeper weak layers in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4i4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9qi","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Surface hoar crystals can be found on Northerly aspects above 1800 m combined with dry wintery snow. On solar aspects and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Large cornices may still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines, especially when it's warm and sunny.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Variable snowfall amounts and strong south wind on Friday may form new wind slabs in lee terrain features. The new snow will overlie a melt-freeze crust up to around 1700 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or wind-affected dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations. Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Isolated wind slabs may form just below ridgelines with new snow and strong wind. Snow surfaces vary at the moment. Surface hoar up to 10 mm in size exists at treeline and above.  Sunny skies and warm temperatures formed sun crusts on solar aspects and at all elevations and up to 2000 m on polar aspects. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dov3g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16rac","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Strong ridgetop wind accompanied by 5-10 cm of new snow is expected for Friday with additional snow through the weekend. This may form fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridges. They are very unpredictable and if they fail they could trigger a slab on the slope below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Recent reports indicate that some very large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the past week. It seems to need a large trigger like a cornice fall or a rapid flux in weather like a big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Isolated wind slabs may form just below ridgelines with new snow and strong wind this weekend.  New snow comes to rest on a variety of old surfaces including surface hoar up to 10 mm in size that exists at treeline and above.  Sunny skies and warm temperatures have formed sun crusts on solar aspects at all elevations. A crust exists up to about 2000 m on polar aspects too. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dov3g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16rac","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ea3ra","text":"Modest amounts of snow over the weekend and strong southwesterly winds will likely form small wind slabs on lee features below alpine ridgetops. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ec6eg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e854n","text":"Sun crust exists on solar aspects to mountain tops and a temperature crust on all aspects up to 1500 m.  Large cornices are present throughout the region and are capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Cornice failures are most common during windy or warm weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19rgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jh8h","text":"A weak layer of facets buried mid-February is down 100-120 cm. in many areas and was reactive a little over a week ago. (See avalanche summary for report) Slightly deeper there may be a persistent weak layer of surface hoar in isolated areas at treeline, though this layer has recently been unreactive. These layers are both significantly shallower in the east of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":211,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6fr0g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2s08h","text":"Steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack in the alpine are the most likely places to trigger these persistent weak layers. Large loads such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that single rider couldn't trigger.","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":"6dfvj","text":"Strong ridge top wind accompanied by dribs and drabs of snowfall through the weekend may form fresh wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.  Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridges. They are very unpredictable and if they fail they could trigger a slab on the slope below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Recent reports indicate that some very large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the past week. It seems to need a large trigger like a cornice fall or a rapid flux in weather like a big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Isolated wind slabs may form just below ridgelines with new snow and strong wind this weekend.  New snow comes to rest on a variety of old surfaces including surface hoar up to 10 mm in size that exists at treeline and above.  Sunny skies and warm temperatures have formed sun crusts on solar aspects at all elevations. A crust exists up to about 2000 m on polar aspects too. Dry snow still exists on north aspects at upper elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44h64","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3upb7","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8pev1","text":"New snow amounts between Thursday and Saturday morning are expected to total 30-50 cm, with amounts increasing dramatically with elevation. The snow is should strengthen relatively quickly when storm ends, however human triggered slabs are still a concern and it will be important to carefully monitor the reactivity of the storm snow through the day. North facing slopes likely have thicker slabs due to wind loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e84h8","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"New snow amounts between Thursday and Saturday are expected to total 15-30 cm. This snow has been accompanied with strong wind from the south and west, so reactive wind slabs could be found in lee terrain features. This new snow overlies a melt-freeze crust up to around 1700 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fjbk","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Light new snow amounts have been accumulating over wind affected surfaces in the alpine while light rain has wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. Forecast light flurries will add a bit of dry snow to this mix at all but lower elevations in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf1uc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqk8m","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region in the last 10 days. Forecast cooling temperatures are expected to further decrease the likelihood of avalanches at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6the9","text":"Unsettled weather has delivered about 10 cm of snow which may have formed isolated wind slabs at higher elevations. This snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high elevation northerly aspects where the snow sits above a small surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67huh","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February and the likelihood of triggering this layer is currently low.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dicn1","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Surface hoar crystals can be found on Northerly aspects above 1800 m combined with dry wintery snow. On solar aspects and at lower elevations expect crusty snow in the morning and soft, moist snow in the afternoon. Large cornices may still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines, especially when it's warm and sunny.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"Light new snow amounts have been accumulating over wind affected surfaces in the alpine while light rain has wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. Forecast light flurries will add a bit of dry snow to this mix at all but lower elevations in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest. Forecast cooling temperatures are expected to further decrease the likelihood of avalanches at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atkck","text":"Around 30 cm. of recent snow and strong south winds formed wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. These slabs are sitting on primarily hard surfaces from previous north winds. On solar aspects the recent snow is sitting on a sun crust at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l1ie","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5qf4o","text":"The snowpack inland (between Wheaton and White Pass) has a high degree of variability. A weak layer of buried surface hoar 40-60 cm. down, can be found in isolated sheltered locations. In other locations, a stiff slab sits above weak facets, while others spots are showing a bomber snowpack, suggesting a high degree of spatial variability.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ldru","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4n89h","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires really good terrain selection and travel habits, or a healthy dose of luck.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"New snow amounts between Thursday and Saturday morning are expected to total 30-50 cm, with the largest amounts west of Hwy 99. Strong wind will shift from the south to the west, and likely form extra thick slabs in lee terrain. The new snow will overlie a melt-freeze crust up to roughly 1600 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations. The bond of the new snow to this interface is suspect, and it may take more time than usual for storm slabs to stabilize.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ulun","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r7kq","text":"Around 150 to 300 cm of consolidated snow may overly sugary faceted grains formed earlier this season. These layers are expected to be spotty around the region and we haven't received conclusive evidence of them being the culprit of avalanche activity. That being said, it is possible they may be associated with a few recent large avalanches around the Whistler area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"26bfg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v0du","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Strong ridge top winds accompanied by flurries are forming fresh wind slabs below ridgetops. Dry snow can be found on north aspects and crusty snow surfaces exist on solar aspects. Large cornices loom over alpine ridges. They are very unpredictable and if they fail they could trigger a slab on the slope below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Recent reports indicate that some very large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the past week. It seems to need a large trigger like a cornice fall or a rapid flux in weather like a big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"New snow will accumulate throughout the day with 5-10 cm expected around Whistler and 10-20 cm further south and west. This will bring storm totals since Thursday to 40-60 cm, which sits above a melt-freeze crust up to roughly 1600 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ulun","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r7kq","text":"Around 150 to 300 cm of consolidated snow may overly sugary faceted grains formed earlier this season. These layers are expected to be spotty around the region and we haven't received conclusive evidence of them being the culprit of any recent avalanches. That being said, it is possible they may be associated with a few large avalanches around the Whistler area last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"26bfg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v0du","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"30-40 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate in the region over Saturday night and Sunday. Overnight snowfall will be accompanied by strong to extreme south winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m820","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"879r1","text":"The new snow will add to wind affected recent snow in exposed areas and settled storm snow in sheltered areas. It will add significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers that haven't yet been ruled out as problems, especially given forecast loading. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5vo6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u875","text":"The first and most concerning is a roughly 70-100 cm-deep persistent weak layer of surface hoar buried March 12 on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline. Deeper down, around 100 to 300 cm now overlies another layer of surface hoar (and faceted snow) buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in shallower snowpack areas. Although they haven't produced recent avalanches, professionals in the region have been tracking and treating these layers with caution. Loading from the storm could well result in some step-down activity to produce very large and destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"v97f","text":"Unsettled weather has delivered about 10 cm of snow which may have formed some isolated wind slabs at higher elevations. This snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high elevation northerly aspects where the snow sits above a small surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d47io","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February and the likelihood of triggering this layer is currently low.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8c5vi","text":"As always, best to avoid shallow, rocky areas where a weak and faceted snowpack may be found.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ahss8","text":"Around 15 to 30 cm of new snow may be found across the region by Sunday afternoon. Wind slabs are likely forming at high elevations in exposed terrain from strong southwest wind. Storm slabs may be found in steep sheltered terrain. This snow overlies a thick melt-freeze crust up to treeline and to mountain tops on sun-exposed slopes. Cornices are very large along ridgelines and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbg5s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btkcd","text":"A weak layer of facets buried mid-February may be found around 100 to 120 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region. This layer was reactive about a week ago in the Hasler riding area (see here). The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope, often trigger slopes that single rider couldn't trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ad62b22-8142-11eb-ac5d-1a25cf6c148c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Another 5-10 cm of new snow by Sunday afternoon will add to the 15-30 cm of recent snow from the past few days. This snow has been accompanied with moderate to strong wind from the south and west, so reactive wind slabs could be found in lee terrain features. This new snow overlies a melt-freeze crust up to around 1700 m and higher on sun-exposed slopes or dry snow on northerly aspects at high elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fjbk","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-15 cm fresh snow accumulated around the region Saturday and covers dry snow and surface hoar (up to 15 mm) on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Flurries and wind have formed fresh slabs in immediate lees. Large cornices may still pose a hazard close to alpine ridgelines, especially when it's warm and sunny.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"282a7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3r0m","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhm7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tuj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8pev1","text":"By Sunday evening there will be another 20-35 cm of fresh snow accompanied with strong southwest wind. This will bring storm totals since Thursday to 40-70 cm, creating thick slabs. North facing slopes will have the thickest slabs due to wind loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e84h8","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"Hard wind slabs have been reported in the region, which are expected to be stiff and difficult to trigger during this cold snap. You may still be able to find around 30 cm of recent soft snow in sheltered terrain, which may be sitting on a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ig1c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns around White Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"at5u6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bo477","text":"Substantial spatial variability exists within the snowpack around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area. Terrain should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering weaknesses may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"t1ca","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1fbk","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires good terrain selection and travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"Light new snow amounts have been accumulating over wind affected surfaces in the alpine while light rain has wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. Forecast light flurries will continue to add a bit of dry snow to this mix at all but lower elevations in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest. Cooling temperatures are expected to further decrease their likelihood of producing avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"15-30 cm snow accumulated around the region through Saturday. Flurries and wind formed fresh slabs in immediate lees. New snow covers dry settled snow and surface hoar (up to 10 cm) on northerly aspects above 2000m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6stmm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffbng","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f07j5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow accumulated over wind affected surfaces at higher elevations over Friday night and Saturday and over a mix of refrozen or still wet snow at treeline and lower. Forecast light flurries will add a bit more dry snow to this mix at all but low elevations in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf1uc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqk8m","text":"Around 30 to 50 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region in the last 10 days. Cool temperatures are expected to further decrease their likelihood of producing avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"10-20 cm fresh snow accumulated around the region through Saturday with more forecasted through Sunday. Flurries and wind formed fresh slabs in immediate lees. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2a2iq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"giet","text":"New snow covers dry settled snow and surface hoar (up to 10 mm) on northerly aspects above 2000m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44h64","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3upb7","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"On Monday there will be 15 cm of new snow in most parts of the region, while the Coquihalla may have closer to 25 cm. This will bring recent snowfall totals to 20-40 cm and perhaps tip the scales to finally see storm slab development. This recent snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high elevation northerly aspects. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Southwesterly winds have developed slabs in lee features. 25-35 cm storm snow covers a handful of surfaces: dry settled snow and surface hoar (up to 10 mm) on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Below 1500 m, the snowpack turns moist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44h64","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3upb7","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Weather stations so far suggest only about 5-15 cm of new snow (favouring the southwest of the region) accumulated during Sunday's storm. Up to 10 more cm (again favouring southwest) may accumulate over Sunday night. Elevated winds have almost certainly been using the new snow to form a regionally variable new wind slab problem in exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qpu8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dns0","text":"Collectively, our new and recent snow (20-30 cm of older storm snow near Smithers, closer to 70-100 cm in the southwest) overlies hard wind affected snow at alpine elevations, potentially surface hoar crystals on sheltered north aspects, or melt-freeze crust on south aspects and below treeline. Recent observations suggest warm temperatures have aided bonding at this interface. At lower elevations, recently rain soaked, now refrozen and crusty surfaces are buried by a bit more low density snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow accumulated over wind affected surfaces at higher elevations over Friday night and Saturday and over a mix of refrozen or still wet snow at treeline and lower. Forecast light flurries will add a bit more dry snow to this mix at all but low elevations in the coming days. Small new wind slabs have likely formed (or will form) in leeward terrain features at exposed elevations as a result. The snowpack is otherwise well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8pev1","text":"As the storm eases on Monday morning there will be 30-50 cm of fresh storm snow. Amounts will likely increase dramatically with elevation. The snow is should strengthen relatively quickly when storm ends, but storm slabs will still be a concern throughout the day. North facing slopes likely have thicker slabs due to wind loading. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5j5q","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"Sunday's storm will deliver 5 to 10 cm of fresh snow around Whistler and up to 20 cm further west and south. Strong southwest wind will form extra deep deposits at upper elevations. This will bring recent storm totals to 40-80 cm, which sits above a widespread melt-freeze crust (except on high elevation northerly aspects). Recent observations suggest the snow has bonded well to these old interfaces. The lower snowpack is well bonded, although a spotty early season facet layer deep in the snowpack could return as a problem later in the season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fa3j9","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"Light new snow amounts have been accumulating over wind affected surfaces in the alpine and refrozen crust lower down after light rain recently wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. Continuing light flurries will continue to add a bit of dry snow to this mix at all but low elevations in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Southwesterly winds have developed slabs in lee features. 20-35 cm storm snow covers a handful of surfaces: dry settled snow and surface hoar (up to 10 mm) on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Below 1600 m, the snowpack turns moist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6stmm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffbng","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"v97f","text":"A cold front crossing the region will bring 10-15 cm of new snow across the region, with some localized flurries bringing up to 30 cm. This adds to about 10 cm of snow from the past few days which sits above a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high elevation northerly aspects where the snow sits above a small surface hoar layer. Deeper in the snowpack, a persistent weak layer from late January is buried around 80 to 150 cm and is composed of a combination of surface hoar, facets, and crusts. We haven't received a report of avalanche activity on this layer since late February and the likelihood of triggering this layer is low.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"South-southwesterly winds have impacted loose snow developing slabs in immediate lees. 10-20 cm fresh snow covers dry settled snow on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. A thick rain crust extends up to 1600m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Recent reports indicate that some very large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the past week. It seems to need a large trigger like a cornice fall or a rapid flux in weather like a big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"South-southwesterly winds have impacted loose snow developing slabs in immediate lees. 5-15 cm fresh snow covers dry settled snow on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Loose snow is sluffing easily on the crust. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Below 1300 m, the snowpack is moist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fctb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o26","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"15-20 cm of new snow has accumulated over wind affected surfaces at higher elevations and over a mix of refrozen or still wet snow at treeline and lower. Small new wind slabs have likely formed (or will form) in leeward terrain features at exposed elevations. The snowpack is otherwise well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7icvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"Around 20 to 30 cm of snow accumulated over the weekend for most riding areas. Southwest wind has likely formed wind slabs up high, as the snow is blown around at treeline and alpine elevations. The snow may also have settled into storm slabs, particularly in steep terrain sheltered from the wind. This snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to treeline and to mountain tops on sun-exposed slopes. Another 20 to 40 cm of snow may accumulated by Wednesday afternoon, forming new storm and wind slabs. Cornices are very large along ridgelines and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried mid-February may be found around 100 to 120 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope, often trigger slopes that single rider couldn't trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"South-southwesterly winds have impacted loose snow developing slabs in immediate lees. 5-15 cm fresh snow covers dry settled snow on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Loose snow is sluffing easily on the crust. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Below 1300 m, the snowpack is moist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fctb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o26","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Southwesterly winds have developed slabs in lee features. 20-35 cm storm snow (up to 60 cm in areas) covers a handful of surfaces: dry settled snow and surface hoar (up to 10 mm) on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Sun and warm temperatures have encouraged settlement. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Below 1500 m, the snowpack turns moist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44h64","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3upb7","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"20-40 cm of new snow is forecast to fall through the day Tuesday amid strong southwest wind. The new snow falls on top of 30 cm of recently reactive storm snow sitting on a crust on solar aspects and below 1400 m. At higher elevations where this crust tapers out, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers that we haven't quite ruled out as problems.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5vo6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u875","text":"The first and most concerning is a roughly 70-100 cm-deep persistent weak layer of surface hoar buried March 12 on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline. Deeper down, around 100 to 300 cm now overlies another layer of surface hoar (and faceted snow) buried in mid-February that may still be a concern in shallower snowpack areas. Although they haven't produced recent avalanches, professionals in the region have been tracking and treating these layers with caution. If it hasn't already been occurring, there is a chance further loading during Tuesday's storm could result in some step-down activity to produce very large and destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8pev1","text":"35-45 cm of snow from Sunday is settling and strengthening, but could still be unstable on some steep and wind affected slopes. Reports suggest the new snow was poorly bonded to a crust on Sunday, but this should improve quickly. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"v97f","text":"Flurries over the past few days delivered 15-30 cm of snow. This snow has generally been stable, but there could still be some wind slabs at higher elevations. This snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. A persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80 to 150 cm deep, but is unlikely to trigger as the last reported avalanche on this layer was in late February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Southwesterly winds have developed slabs in lee features. 20-35 cm storm snow (up to 60 cm in areas) covers a handful of surfaces: dry settled snow and surface hoar (up to 10 mm) on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Sun and warm temperatures have encouraged settlement. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Below 1600 m, the snowpack turns moist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6stmm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffbng","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Flurries over the past few days delivered 20-40 cm of snow. This snow has generally been stable, but there could be some wind slabs at higher elevations. This snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"Around 20 cm of recent snow overlies previous surfaces, including a hard melt-freeze crust on south aspects, widespread wind effect in the alpine and in wind-exposed terrain around treeline, and settled dry snow in sheltered terrain at treeline elevations. The recent snow may be blown into new wind slabs on Tuesday with forecast strong wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cga5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns around White Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"at5u6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bo477","text":"Substantial spatial variability exists within the snowpack around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area. Terrain should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering weaknesses may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"t1ca","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1fbk","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires good terrain selection and travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"Light new snow amounts have been accumulating over wind affected surfaces in the alpine and refrozen crust lower down after light rain recently wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. Continuing light flurries will continue to add a bit of dry snow to this mix at all but low elevations in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"5-20 cm of new snow falls amid strong southwest wind. Near Smithers, 20-30 cm of snow from the past week (closer to 70-100 cm in the southwest) overlies hard wind affected snow at alpine elevations, potentially surface hoar crystals on sheltered north aspects, and melt-freeze crust on south aspects and below treeline. Recent observations suggest warm temperatures have aided bonding at this interface. At lower elevations, recently rain soaked, now refrozen and crusty surfaces are covered by a dusting of snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ad3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"Recent snow is settling but may still be blown around in open terrain by westerly wind. Stormy weather since Thursday has delivered about 30 cm of snow to the Whistler area and closer to 50 cm further west and south. This snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. Observations suggest the snow has bonded well to these old interfaces. There are currently no concerning weak layers in the snowpack, although a spotty early season facet layer deep in the snowpack could return as a problem later in the season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fa3j9","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Variable winds have impacted loose snow, wind slabs may be found on a variety of aspects, likely in lee features. 15-30 cm fresh snow covers dry settled snow on northerly aspects above 1800m, and crusts on solar aspects and lower elevations. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. A thick rain crust extends up to 1600m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"p85b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfjk0","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Recent reports indicate that some very large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the past week. It seems to need a large trigger like a cornice fall or a rapid flux in weather like a big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f3ff5","text":"By Wednesday midday there may be anywhere from 10-20 cm of new snow from Tuesday night that has likely been redistributed by west and northwest winds. This adds to about 30+ cm  accumulation from last weekend. All of the new snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. Observations suggest the snow has bonded well to these old interfaces. There are currently no concerning weak layers in the snowpack, although a spotty early season facet layer deep in the snowpack could return as a problem later in the season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fa3j9","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"20-30 cm of new snow has been accumulating incrementally over recent days on top of wind affected surfaces at higher elevations and over a mix of refrozen or still wet snow at treeline and below. This new snow is most likely being blown around by strong winds forecast overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, forming fresh wind slabs in lee terrain features at upper elevations. The snowpack is otherwise well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Snow overnight will start with moderate to strong winds and likely build fresh slabs gaining reactivity as more snow accumulates. Heavier precipitation is forecasted for the North Rockies forecast region, and areas north of Valemount and around McBride could see upwards of 25 cm and an increasingly reactive storm slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bolvl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21hv3","text":"15-30 recent snow covers dry and compacted snow on polar surfaces above 1800 m and crusts on solar slopes; storm snow has been sluffing easily on the crust. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Spring temperatures and sun are producing a melt-freeze snowpack below 1600 m and higher on solar slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bcb3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj0f9","text":"A persistent weak layer made up of surface hoar at treeline elevations and a crust with facets in the alpine can be found down 50-150 cm in some parts of the region. Recent reports indicate that some very large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the past week. It seems to need a large trigger like a cornice fall or a rapid flux in weather like a big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7rom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"v97f","text":"Flurries over the past several days have delivered 15-30 cm of snow. This snow has generally been stable, but there could still be some wind slabs at higher elevations. This snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. A persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80 to 150 cm deep, but is unlikely to trigger as the last reported avalanche on this layer was in late February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Southwesterly winds and flurries will form fresh slabs in lee features. 20-35 cm (up to 60 cm in areas) recent snow covers dry and compacted snow on polar surfaces above 1800 m and crusts on solar slopes; storm snow has been sluffing easily on the crust. In some areas of the region, surface hoar (4-10 mm) has been reported below the recent storm snow in shaded north-facing slopes at upper treeline and above. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Spring temperatures and sun are producing a melt-freeze snowpack below 1600 m and higher on solar slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6stmm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffbng","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Southwesterly winds and flurries will form fresh slabs in lee features. 20-40 cm recent snow covers dry and compacted snow on polar surfaces above 1800 m and crusts on solar slopes. Storm snow has been sluffing easily on the crust. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Spring temperatures and sun are producing a melt-freeze snowpack below 1300 m and higher on solar slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fctb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o26","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month but since the first week of March, only a couple of avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such as cornice fall. There are several other weak layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Around 10 cm overnight brings storm totals to 15-20 cm. 20-50 cm of wind blown snow from the past week overlies hard wind affected snow at alpine elevations, potentially surface hoar crystals on sheltered north aspects, and melt-freeze crust on south aspects and below treeline. Recent observations suggest warm temperatures have aided bonding at this interface. At lower elevations, the snowpack has been soaked by rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Flurries over the past few days have delivered 25-50 cm of snow. This snow has generally bonded to underlying layers, but there could be some wind slabs at higher elevations. This snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Southwesterly winds and flurries will form fresh slabs in lee features. 20-40 cm (up to 60 cm in areas) recent snow covers dry and compacted snow on polar surfaces above 1800 m and crusts on solar slopes; storm snow has been sluffing easily on the crust. In some areas of the region, surface hoar (4-10 mm) has been reported below the recent storm snow in shaded north-facing slopes at upper treeline and above.  Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Spring temperatures and sun are producing a melt-freeze snowpack below 1500 m and higher on solar slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44h64","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3upb7","text":"Persistent weak layers of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets 80-120 cm down have recently been unreactive and no recent avalanches have been reported on these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"20-30 cm of new snow has been accumulating incrementally over recent days on top of wind affected surfaces in the alpine and refrozen crust lower down after light rain recently wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. This new snow is most likely being blown around by strong winds forecast overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, forming fresh wind slabs in lee terrain features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"Around 20 cm of recent snow overlies previous surfaces, including a hard melt-freeze crust on south aspects, widespread wind effect in the alpine and in wind-exposed terrain around treeline, and settled dry snow in sheltered terrain at treeline elevations. Loose surface snow was likely blown into new wind slabs by elevated southwest winds on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cga5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns around White Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"at5u6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bo477","text":"Substantial spatial variability exists in the snowpack around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area. Terrain should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"t1ca","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1fbk","text":"The Wheaton's continental snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires good terrain selection and travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/95db6586-8aa6-11eb-8bbf-f2099c185405"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"By the time Wednesday's storm ends we can expect 30-60 cm of fresh snow across the region. The heaviest accumulations appear to be northern parts of the region along the Robson Valley. We expect a fair bit of variability in the density of this new snow including heavier powder at lower elevations, deep low density snow at higher sheltered terrain, and firmer wind slabs in open terrain. Slightly beneath this new snow is a widespread crust layer from the mid-March warmup. While we don't have recent observations of this layer, we suspect the snow is bonding to this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6gefp","text":"It appears persistent weak layers have gone inactive in the past week. We had been concerned about a weak facet layer from the mid-February cold snap that is now 80-120 cm deep. This layer resulted in a few large avalanches triggered by cornice falls in the first half of March, but recent weather patterns have helped this layer heal.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"10-15 cm of fresh snow sits above sun crusts on solar aspects and small surface hoar on north-facing slopes. Over the past week 30-50 cm has accumulated above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m). In some terrain (primarily wind affected terrain) this snow had settled into a slab, however in many areas this snow remains loose. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Spring temperatures and sun are producing a melt-freeze snowpack below 1500 m and higher on solar slopes. The lower snowpack is strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Another 5 to 15 cm of snow on Wednesday adds to the 15 to 30 cm of settled snow from the weekend. All this snow is likely bonding to the snowpack, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations from southwest wind. All this snow sits above a widespread hard crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"Around 5 to 10 cm of snow accumulated Tuesday night, with strong wind from the southwest switching to northeast. New wind slabs likely formed during this time, which may linger in steep, alpine terrain features. This snow adds to the 30+ cm that accumulated on the weekend. All of the new snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. Observations suggest the snow has bonded well to these old interfaces. There are currently no concerning weak layers in the snowpack, although a spotty early season facet layer deep in the snowpack could return as a problem later in the season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"10 to 15 cm of snow accumulated on Tuesday night, forming new storm slabs and wind slabs in exposed terrain. This snow overlies 35 to 45 cm of snow from Sunday, which is likely now settled and bonded to the snowpack. The snow surface may moisten on Thursday during periods of sunny skies and with a freezing level rise to 1500 m. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"Around 5 to 10 cm of snow accumulated on Tuesday, which overlies a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects, perhaps small surface hoar crystals on shaded aspects, and otherwise 20 cm of snow from the weekend. This recent snow has generally been stabilizing, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations. All of this recent snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. A persistent weak layer from late January is buried 80 to 150 cm deep, but is unlikely to trigger as the last reported avalanche on this layer was in late February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"20-30 cm of new snow has been accumulating incrementally over recent days on top of wind affected surfaces in the alpine and refrozen crust lower down after light rain recently wet the snow surface below about 1700 metres. This new snow is most likely being blown around by strong winds forecast overnight Tuesday and into Monday morning, forming fresh wind slabs in lee terrain features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"20-40 cm of new snow has been accumulating incrementally over recent days. Depending on the time of day, moist snow or a crust can be found on solar aspects and below 1700 m. Isolated, soft wind slabs can be found in lee features of wind exposed alpine terrain. The snowpack is otherwise well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"10-20 cm of fresh snow brings totals over the last week to 40-60 cm. This sits above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m).  n some terrain (primarily wind affected terrain)  the surface snow has settled into a slab, however in many areas this snow remains loose. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops. Spring temperatures and sun are producing a melt-freeze snowpack below 1500 m and higher on solar slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Steady wind from the southwest and northwest has likely left wind slabs in lee features. 20-40 cm recent snow covers dry and compacted snow on polar aspects above 1800 m and crusts on solar aspects. Storm snow has been sluffing easily on the crust. Large cornices loom over alpine ridgetops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o26","text":"A persistent weak layer of facets 40-60 cm deep that was buried in mid-February was reactive in the north of the region earlier this month, but since the first week of March, only a few avalanches have been reported on this layer resulting from large triggers such cornice falls. There are several other layers deeper in the snowpack composed of old surface hoar, facets and/or crusts, all of which have been recently unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Tuesday's storm dropped 15-20 cm of new snow over the region, depth varying throughout the region and with elevation. After a lull toward the end of the storm, wind is forecast to pick up again from the northwest on Thursday, likely forming fresh wind slabs in lee terrain features at upper elevations. At lower elevations, the snowpack is moist as recent precipitation fell as rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5bju4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 50 cm deep, a layer of spotty surface hoar crystals may exist on sheltered north aspects as well as a melt-freeze crust on south aspects. Recent observations suggest warm temperatures have aided bonding at this interface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"As of Wednesday afternoon our mid-week storm brought a whopping 50+ cm of new snow to the west of the region from Renshaw to Pine Pass, about 30 cm to Kakwa, closer to 20 cm at Core Lodge.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avmns","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57bsn","text":"The new snow has formed widespread new storm slab and wind slab problems above those created by 20 to 30 cm of snow over the weekend. Collectively, the new and recent snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to treeline and to mountain tops on sun-exposed slopes. It's uncertain whether current avalanche activity is limited to new snow or if avalanches might be involving total accumulations from both storms. Under current conditions, the difference might not be terribly significant.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31eu4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tn1f","text":"Cornices are also very large along ridgelines and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried mid-February may be found around 100 to 120 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope, often trigger slopes that single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"20-40 cm of new snow has been accumulating incrementally over recent days. Depending on the time of day, moist snow or a crust can be found on solar aspects and below 1700 m. Isolated, soft wind slabs can be found in lee features of wind exposed alpine terrain. The snowpack is otherwise well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"Around 5 to 15 cm of snow accumulated on Tuesday and Wednesday, which overlies a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects, perhaps small surface hoar crystals on shaded aspects, and otherwise 20 cm of snow from the weekend. This recent snow has generally been stabilizing, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations. All of this recent snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Another 5 to 15 cm of snow on Wednesday adds to the 15 to 30 cm of settled snow from the weekend. All this snow is likely bonding to the snowpack, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations from southwest wind. All this snow sits above a widespread hard crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations 10-15 cm of fresh snow sits above sun crusts on solar aspects and small surface hoar on shaded aspects. Over the past week 30-50 cm has accumulated above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m). Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated human triggered avalanches running on crusts layer over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bgmbk","text":"Lower elevations have undergone daily melt-freeze cycles, with moist or crusty surfaces likely found up to at least 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"Around 5 to 10 cm of snow accumulated Tuesday night, with strong wind from the southwest switching to northeast. New wind slabs likely formed during this time, which may linger in steep, alpine terrain features. This snow adds to the 30+ cm that accumulated on the weekend. All of the new snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. Observations suggest the snow has bonded well to these old interfaces. There are currently no concerning weak layers in the snowpack, although a spotty early season facet layer deep in the snowpack could return as a problem later in the season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations 10-20 cm of fresh snow brings totals over the last week to 40-60 cm. This sits above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m). Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to this interface, although there have been some isolated human triggered avalanches running on the crust layer over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8b3lh","text":"Lower elevations have undergone daily melt-freeze cycles, with moist or crusty surfaces likely found up to at least 1500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The surface consists of 15-25 cm of low density snow on shady sheltered slopes, with sun exposed slopes have a surface crust. Gusty westerly winds have formed some isolated wind slabs in lee features. A total of 20-40 cm of recent snow is settling above a widespread crust from the mid-March warm spell, and perhaps some small surface hoar on isolated north-facing slopes. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"15-20 cm of recent snow has seen widespread wind effect in exposed alpine terrain with pockets of wind slab in lee features. Below 1300 m the surface is crusty and/or moist depending on elevation and time of day. Between these wind- and temperature-affected elevations, soft snow may be found in sheltered areas around treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27cof","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 50-90 cm deep, a layer of spotty surface hoar crystals may exist on sheltered north aspects as well as a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest warm temperatures have aided bonding at this interface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"10 to 15 cm of snow accumulated on Tuesday night, forming new storm slabs and wind slabs in exposed terrain. This snow overlies 35 to 45 cm of snow from Sunday, which is likely now settled and bonded to the snowpack below. The snow surface may moisten at upper elevations on Friday as the freezing level hovers around 1300 m. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"20-30 cm of new snow has been accumulating incrementally over recent days. This recent snow overlies a crust on all but alpine northerly aspects. The extent of wind effect in the alpine varies through the region, windy southern areas reporting stripped windward aspects, while neighboring K-country reported only isolated wind effect as of Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary faceted grains that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Upper elevations have 15-35 cm of settling storm snow, while below 1500 m the surface is moist or crusty. Steady west wind has likely formed thick wind slabs in lee terrain features. Slightly beneath this new snow is a widespread crust layer from the mid-March warmup. While we don't have recent observations of this layer, we suspect the snow has bonded to this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eq295","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6gefp","text":"It appears persistent weak layers have gone inactive over the past week. We had been concerned about a weak facet layer from the mid-February cold snap that is now roughly 150 cm deep. This layer resulted in a few large cornice triggered avalanches in the first half of March, but recent weather patterns have helped this layer heal.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The surface consists of 10-20 cm of dry snow on shady sheltered slopes and moist and crusty surfaces on sun exposed slopes. Gusty westerly winds have formed some isolated wind slabs in lee features. A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 20-40 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations 10-20 cm of recent snow sits above sun crusts on solar aspects and small surface hoar on shaded aspects. 30-50 cm of snow has accumulated above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m). Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crusts layer over the past few days. Lower elevations have undergone daily melt-freeze cycles, with moist or crusty surfaces likely found up to at least 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"10 to 20 cm of snow accumulated through the week. This overlies a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects, perhaps small surface hoar crystals on shaded aspects, and otherwise 20 cm of snow from the weekend. This recent snow has generally been stabilizing, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations. All of this recent snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations 10-20 cm of fresh snow brings totals over the last week to 40-60 cm. This sits above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m). Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to this interface, although there have been some isolated human triggered avalanches running on the crust layer over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8b3lh","text":"Lower elevations have undergone daily melt-freeze cycles, with moist or crusty surfaces likely found up to at least 1600 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"10-20 cm of snow is expected on Friday night, with another 15-25 throughout the day on Saturday. Below about 1300 m the new snow likely sits on a crust. The precipitation may come as rain below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em9ki","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest warm temperatures have aided bonding at this interface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and always have the potential of being triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A series of storms over the weekend will result in significant accumulations of snow above 1500 m. By Saturday afternoon there will be 15 to 30 cm of fresh snow and strong wind forming touchy slabs. The new snow will bury old stubborn slabs at upper elevations and a crust below treeline. Recent weather patterns have helped old persistent weak layers heal. We were previously concerned about a facet layer from the mid-February cold snap that resulted in few large cornice triggered avalanches in the first half of March (and is now 150 cm deep), but now the important avalanche problems just involve the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"20-30 cm of snow fell ove the last week. All this snow is likely bonding to the snowpack below, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations from southwest wind. All this snow sits above a widespread hard crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"20-30 cm of new snow has accumulated over recent days. This snow overlies a crust on all but northerly aspects in the alpine. The extent of wind effect in the alpine varies through the region, with some windward slopes stripped of the recent snow","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"30-60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary facets that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"20-40 cm of new snow has accumulated incrementally over recent days. Depending on the time of day, moist snow or a crust can be found on solar aspects and below 1700 m. Isolated, soft wind slabs can be found in lee features of wind exposed alpine terrain. The snowpack is otherwise well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"Snow accumulated earlier in the week with strong wind from the southwest switching to northeast. New wind slabs likely formed during this time, which may linger in steep, alpine terrain features. This snow adds to the 30+ cm that accumulated on the weekend. All of the new snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. Observations suggest the snow has bonded well to the old snow beneath. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"10 to 15 cm of snow accumulated on Tuesday night, forming new storm slabs and wind slabs in exposed terrain. This snow overlies 35 to 45 cm of snow from Sunday, which has settled and bonded to the snowpack below. The snow surface may moisten at upper elevations on Saturday as the freezing level hovers around 1300 m. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"Up to 35 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate along the west slope of the region over Friday night and Saturday, closer to 15 cm in typically lower snowfall areas on the east slope. Weather models call for this snowfall to be accompanied by extreme south and southwest winds. Rain is expected below about 1200 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8a3ed","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"49s1r","text":"The new snow will bury melt freeze crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects and otherwise add to 30 to 50+ cm of settling dry snow from this week's storm. Our new snow may be particularly reactive to triggers where it buries crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31eu4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tn1f","text":"Cornices have also become very large along ridgelines and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried mid-February may now be found around 100 to 120 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that a single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"A mix of rain and snow on Saturday night and Sunday may bring 30-50 cm of new snow to upper elevations. Forecast moderate to strong winds will redistribute this new snow. It will on 30-50 cm of snow that fell through the previous week. Rain at lower elevations may make the upper snowpack wet or moist as the freezing level hovers between 1200 and 1400 m through the storm. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"With 5-20 cm forecast per 12 hour period, by Sunday afternoon you could see 20 to 40 cm of fresh snow in the Selkirks and smaller amounts further west. Accompanied by strong wind, this new snow will likely form touchy slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 40-80 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crusts layer over the past few days. Lower elevations have undergone daily melt-freeze cycles, with moist or crusty surfaces likely found up to at least 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"With 5-20 cm forecast per 12 hour period, by Sunday afternoon you could see 20 to 40 cm of fresh snow. Accompanied by strong wind, this new snow will likely form touchy slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3420n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fomn","text":"50-100 cm now sits above an interface that formed during the mid-March dry spell, which consists of a widespread crust (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m). Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to this interface, although there have been some isolated human triggered avalanches running on the crust layer over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ftb6d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8b3lh","text":"Lower elevations have undergone daily melt-freeze cycles, with moist or crusty surfaces likely found up to at least 1600 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-20 cm of snow accumulates over isolated wind slabs, soft dry snow on shady sheltered slopes and moist and crusty surfaces on sun exposed slopes. A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 20-50 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"With 5-20 cm of new snow forecast per 12 hour period, by Sunday afternoon you could see 30 to 60 cm of fresh snow. Accompanied by strong wind, this new snow will likely form touchy slabs. The new snow buries old stubborn slabs at upper elevations and a crust below treeline. Recent warm weather patterns have helped old persistent weak layers heal. We were previously concerned about a facet layer from the mid-February cold snap that resulted in few large cornice triggered avalanches in the first half of March (and is now 150 cm deep), but at this point the important avalanche problems just involve the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"5-10 cm of new snow is expected on Sunday with strong southwest wind. This precipitation may fall as rain below treeline. Fresh and reactive wind slabs will likely be forming in lee terrain in the alpine and open treeline areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gp1j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"781m6","text":"The new snow will fall mainly onto wind affected snow and a crust at lower elevations and on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao60h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rdk","text":"30-60 cm of snow sits above a layer of sugary facets that were buried in mid-February. In some areas, there may be an old layer of feathery surface hoar or facets from late January down 50 to 80 cm deep. There have been no reported avalanches on either of these layers in the region since March 9th in the Crowsnest area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"10-20 cm of snow is expected to accumulate during the day on Sunday with strong southwest wind. The precipitation may fall as rain below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3iob2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a623c","text":"Fresh storm slabs are expected to build throughout the day. This new snow will fall on a variety of old surfaces, such as a crust below about 1700 m and on solar aspects, and onto wind affected snow at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67b2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b7jl6","text":" The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"5-10 cm of snow is expected on Saturday night, adding to the 5-20 cm that fell during the day on Saturday. The precipitation fell as rain at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em9ki","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest that this interface is bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"New snow totals from the weekend storm are expected to reach 30-70 cm by end of day on Sunday. Amounts may be lighter in typically lower snowfall areas on the east slope. Much of this snowfall is forecast to be accompanied by extreme south and southwest winds. Rain is expected below about 1200 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8a3ed","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"49s1r","text":"The new snow has buried melt freeze crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects and otherwise added to 30 to 50+ cm of settling dry snow from this week's storm. The new snow may be particularly reactive to triggers where it buries crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31eu4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tn1f","text":"Cornices have also become very large along ridgelines and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried mid-February may now be found around 120 to 150 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that a single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"10 to 20 cm of snow accumulated through the last week. This overlies a melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects, perhaps small surface hoar crystals on shaded aspects, and otherwise 20 cm of snow from the weekend. This recent snow has generally been stabilizing, but there could be some wind slabs that linger at higher elevations. All of this recent snow sits above a widespread crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"New snow falling Saturday night and Sunday sits above a widespread hard crust or moist snow, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"Another 15-25 cm of new snow may have fallen Saturday night. This sits above a widespread melt freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. It may also be sitting on small surface hoar crystals reported on north and east aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-20 cm of new snow has likely been redistributed by wind at upper elevations. Crusty surfaces exist below treeline. A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"20-40 cm of new snow fell throughout the region since Saturday night. This sits above a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. It may also be sitting on small surface hoar crystals reported on north and east aspects in the alpine. This recent precipitation likely fell as rain in many areas below treeline. The snow surface has likely frozen into a crust at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65bir","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large, and the likelihood of them failing will increase when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dll30","text":"By Monday in sheltered areas expect 20-40 cm of recent storm snow (more in wind loaded areas) over a variety of old surfaces such as crusts on all but north aspects in the alpine and treeline and crusts at all elevations below 1700 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eiv0f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9q790","text":"Recent winds have switched from strong southwest to strong northerly so fresh and reactive wind slabs may be found on a variety of aspects in open terrain in the alpine and treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fnfaj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5qfkq","text":"Lower elevations are likely to be crusty and rugged when freezing levels drop Monday morning.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91vhn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66m02","text":"The mid-pack and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9khq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3duln","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gg34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boivm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbeot","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63klb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"A mix of rain and snow brought 30-50 cm/mm of precipitation to the region since Saturday night, accompanied by moderate to strong southerly winds.  This precipitation fell on about 30-50 cm of older snow that fell last week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2q5hr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc3an","text":"Rain at lower elevations has likely soaked the snowpack, which is expected to freeze into a crust with falling temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"94l7u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eg21n","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and may weaken when the sun comes out on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"The weekend's storm dropped 20-40 cm over the Selkirk mountains and 5-10 cm in the Monashees. This snow has likely been redistributed by strong wind, switching from southwest to northwest Sunday night. Crusty surfaces exist below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 40-80 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crusts layer over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"By Monday expect 10-30 cm of recent storm snow over a variety of old surfaces such as crusts on all but north aspects in the alpine and treeline and crusts at all elevations below 1700 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3bb1c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ojoh","text":"Recent winds have switched from strong southwest to strong northerly so fresh and reactive wind slabs may be found on a variety of aspects in open terrain in the alpine and treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57v0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8648v","text":"Lower elevations are likely to be crusty and rugged when freezing levels drop Monday morning.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c88od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbh8g","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"30-60 cm of new snow fell in the region since Friday night, accompanied by strong southwest wind. Storm slabs are expected to be reactive at upper elevations. Much of the recent precipitation fell as rain at lower elevations. The snow surface below treeline has likely frozen into a crust in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dp04r","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers that we haven't quite ruled out as problems.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5vo6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u875","text":"The first and most concerning persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"240bs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fn5eq","text":"Down between 150 to 250 cm is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. This layer may still be a concern in shallower snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"15-25 cm of snow has fallen in the region since Friday night, accompanied by strong southwest wind. Much of this precipitation fell as rain below treeline. The surface has likely frozen into a crust at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest that this interface is bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"The weekend's storm dropped 20-40 cm over the southern Selkirk mountains and 5-10 cm elsewhere. This snow has likely been redistributed by strong wind, switching from southwest to northwest Sunday night. Crusty surfaces exist below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crust layers over the past few week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"Up to 30 cm of new snow may accumulate by the end of Sunday's storm in the south of the region with likely closer to half that in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dsqil","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"80gm8","text":"The new snow has buried a mix of widespread hard crust and a bit of moist new snow below about 1700 metres and to either sheltered low density or wind affected dry snow above this elevation. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vfo7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73frh","text":"Remember that cornices along ridgelines are large at this time of year and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The weekend's storm dropped another 20-50 cm of new snow over the region. This snow has likely been redistributed by strong wind, switching from southwest to northwest Sunday night. Crusty surfaces exist below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"The new snow buries old stubborn slabs at upper elevations and a crust below treeline. Recent warm weather patterns are expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal. The new snow load (and whether it triggers deeper slabs during the storm) may help shed some light on concerns over a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap that resulted in few large cornice triggered avalanches in the first half of March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"Up to 25 cm of new snow may accumulate by the end of Sunday's storm. For the most part, the new snow buries surfaces that became moist with daytime warming on Saturday. There is some uncertainty about the extent to which this moist snow refroze into crust in advance of the storm. The new snow adds to settled dry storm snow on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d0ok2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj8dv","text":"Below an additional 30-40 cm of snow accumulated through last week and weekend there is a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain where faceted snow or surface hoar may exist at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"The region received around 10-15 cm of new snow over the weekend. For the most part, the new snow buries surfaces that became moist with daytime warming on Saturday. There is some uncertainty about the extent to which this moist snow refroze into crust in advance of the storm. The new snow adds to settled dry storm snow on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d0ok2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj8dv","text":"Below an additional 30-40 cm of snow accumulated through last week and weekend, there is a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain where faceted snow or surface hoar may exist at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"Recent strong winds from a variety of directions have likely formed wind slabs on many aspects. 5-10 cm of new snow is expected on Tuesday with another 10-15 cm on Wednesday. This likely means that fresh wind slabs will continue to form and may be reactive to human triggering. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cga5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns in the snowpack around White Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"at5u6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bo477","text":"Substantial spatial variability likely still exists in the snowpack around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area. The terrain here should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"t1ca","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1fbk","text":"The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/95db6586-8aa6-11eb-8bbf-f2099c185405"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6rf3q","text":"By Monday we had 20-40cm of recent storm snow in sheltered areas. On Monday northwesterly winds were transporting fresh snow, potentially building new wind slabs and growing cornices. This is expected to continue into Tuesday.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pkve","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbuc7","text":"This new snow sits over a variety of old surfaces such as crusts on all but north aspects in the alpine and treeline and crusts at all elevations below 1700 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvnu2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82p7g","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"15-35 cm of snow has fallen in the region over the weekend. This was accompanied by strong southwest to northwest wind. Fresh wind slabs may exist on most slopes due to changing wind directions. At lower elevations,  much of this precipitation fell as rain below treeline. The lower elevations are now showing a firm surface crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest that this interface is bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The weekend's storm dropped 20-50 cm of new snow over the region. This snow came with wind from southwest to northwest, loading thick slabs in lee features at upper elevations. The new snow is expected to bond reasonably well with underlying surfaces. Crusty and/or moist surfaces exist below treeline depending on elevation and time of day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"The new snow buries old stubborn slabs at upper elevations and a crust below treeline. Recent warm weather patterns are expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal. The new snow load (and whether it triggers deeper slabs during the storm) may help shed some light on concerns over a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap that resulted in few large cornice triggered avalanches in the first half of March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"20-40 cm of new snow fell throughout the region since Saturday night. This sits above a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. It may also be sitting on small surface hoar crystals reported on north and east aspects in the alpine. This recent precipitation likely fell as rain in many areas below treeline. The snow surface has likely frozen into a crust at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65bir","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large, and the likelihood of them failing will increase when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"The weekend's storm dropped 20-50 cm over the Selkirk mountains and 10-20 cm in the Monashees. This snow came with wind from southwest to northwest, loading thick slabs in lee features at upper elevations. Reports from Monday have indicated that the new snow is bonding well with underlying surfaces. Crusty and/or moist surfaces exist below treeline depending on elevation and time of day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crusts layer over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"A mix of rain and snow brought 30-50 cm/mm of precipitation to the region since the weekend, accompanied by moderate to strong southerly winds.  This precipitation fell on about 30-50 cm of older snow that fell last week. The average snowpack depth at treeline elevations is 350 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2q5hr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc3an","text":"A solid melt-freeze crust exists at lower elevations that previously saw rain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"94l7u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eg21n","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and may weaken when the sun comes out. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"The North Rockies received anywhere from 10-40 cm of new snow over the weekend with strong south to southwest winds. Winds became strong out of the northwest on Monday, likely resulting in variable wind loading patterns, with wind slabs possible on many aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8a3ed","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"49s1r","text":"The new snow has buried melt freeze crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects and otherwise adds to 30 to 50+ cm of settling dry snow from last week. The new snow may be particularly reactive where sits on a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31eu4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tn1f","text":"Cornices have also become very large along ridgelines and always have the possibility of failing naturally or from the weight of a human. Direct sun and rising temperatures can significantly weaken cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may now be found around 120 to 150 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that a single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"The weekend's storm dropped 20-50 cm over the Selkirk mountains in the south of the region and 5-10 cm elsewhere. This snow came with wind from southwest to northwest, loading thick slabs in lee features at upper elevations. Reports from Monday have indicated that the new snow is bonding well with underlying surfaces. Crusty and/or moist surfaces exist below treeline depending on elevation and time of day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crust layers over the past few week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"30-60 cm of new snow fell in the region over the weekend. This was accompanied by strong southwest then northwest wind. Wind slabs may continue to be reactive at upper elevations on leeward slopes. Much of the recent precipitation fell as rain at lower elevations and the snow surface below treeline has likely frozen into a crust in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dp04r","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers. The first persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline and down between 150 to 250 cm is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. At this time these layers linger in the snowpack and remain on our radar. Skier or rider triggering a persistent weak layer may have a lower likelihood, however; if triggered the consequence would be high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2g56","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"40-60 cm of new snow blanketed the region by Monday morning. This snow fell with strong southwest wind building fresh reactive storm and wind slabs. The new snow has buried a mix of widespread hard crust and a bit of moist new snow below about 1700 metres and to either sheltered low density or wind-affected dry snow above this elevation. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vfo7","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large and looming, especially after this storm. Avoid slopes with cornices overhead and give them a large berth while travelling along ridgelines. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"15-40 cm of recent snow came with west to northwest wind, likely loading the fresh snow into lee features at upper elevations. Crusty and/or moist surfaces exist below treeline depending on elevation and time of day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Storm snow amounts will build through the day on Wednesday. Storm slabs may become reactive to skier and riders by the afternoon. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4m3rf","text":"30-60 cm of snow fell last weekend. This was accompanied by strong southwest then northwest wind. Wind slabs may continue to be reactive at upper elevations on leeward slopes. Much of the recent precipitation fell as rain at lower elevations and the snow surface below treeline is a melt-freeze crust in many areas.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers. The first persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline and down between 150 to 250 cm is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. At this time, these layers linger in the snowpack but haven't been a reactive avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"15-35 cm of snow has fallen in the region over the weekend and another 20 cm fell in the Telkwa overnight. This was accompanied by strong southwest to northwest wind. Fresh wind slabs may exist on most slopes due to changing wind directions. At lower elevations,  much of this precipitation fell as rain below treeline. The lower elevations are now showing a firm surface crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q0aq","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest that this interface is bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8utet","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"15-40 cm of recent snow has seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces. Dry snow that sees direct sun or experiences above freezing temperatures for the first time Wednesday may become reactive as it settles rapidly. Crusty surfaces below treeline will become moist with rising freezing levels.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 5-10 cm elsewhere has seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces. Dry snow that sees direct sun or experiences above freezing temperatures for the first time Wednesday may become reactive as it settles rapidly. Crusty surfaces below treeline will become moist with rising freezing levels.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crust layers over the past few week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 10-20 in the Monashees has seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces. Dry snow that sees direct sun or experiences above freezing temperatures for the first time Wednesday may become reactive as it settles rapidly. Crusty surfaces below treeline will become moist with rising freezing levels.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on crusts layer in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-50 cm of recent snow has seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces. Dry snow that sees the sun or experiences above freezing temperatures for the first time Wednesday may become reactive as it settles rapidly. Crusty surfaces below treeline will become moist with rising freezing levels.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"Recent warm weather patterns are expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal including a few crusts buried over the last month and a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap which has not produced avalanches since the first half of March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"The region received around 10-15 cm of new snow over the weekend and into the early part of the week. For the most part, the new snow buries surfaces that became moist with daytime warming on Saturday. There is some uncertainty about the extent to which this moist snow refroze into crust in advance of the storm. The new snow adds to settled dry storm snow on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d0ok2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj8dv","text":"Below an additional 30-40 cm of snow accumulated through last week and weekend, there is a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain where faceted snow or surface hoar may exist at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"40-60 cm of new snow blanketed the region by Monday morning. This snow fell with strong southwest wind building fresh reactive storm and wind slabs. The new snow has buried a mix of widespread hard crust and a bit of moist new snow below about 1700 metres and to either sheltered low density or wind-affected dry snow above this elevation. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vfo7","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large and looming, especially after this storm. Avoid slopes with cornices overhead and give them a large berth while travelling along ridgelines. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"Up to 40 cm of snow fell throughout the region since the weekend. This was accompanied by strong southwest winds that switched to the northwest. Reactive wind slabs could be lingering on a variety of aspects at upper elevation, especially where they sit above a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4u2iu","text":"The recent snow sits above a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain. It may also be sitting on small surface hoar crystals reported on north and east aspects in the alpine. This recent precipitation likely fell as rain in many areas below treeline. A melt-freeze crust exists below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65bir","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16haj","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large, and the likelihood of them failing will increase when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"A mix of rain and snow brought 30-50 cm/mm of precipitation to the region since the weekend, accompanied by moderate to strong southerly winds. Strong and switching winds (SW to NW) may have formed fresh wind slabs below ridgelines. These wind slabs may be more reactive where they sit above a firm crust. The average snowpack depth at treeline elevations is 350 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2q5hr","text":"A solid melt-freeze crust exists at lower elevations but will likely soften and destabilize during daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"94l7u","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and may weaken when the sun comes out. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"The 30-55 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. Moderate westerly winds have been transporting snow and forming new wind slabs in lee features. Cornices are reported to be large and looming. With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, snow will likely lose strength as it get moist at lower elevations and upper elevations on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"The 20-40 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. Moderate northerly winds have been transporting snow and forming new wind slab in lee features. Cornices are reported to be large and looming. With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, snow will likely loose strength as it gets moist at lower elevations and upper elevations on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbms8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pdqj","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"40-60 cm of new snow blanketed the region by Monday morning. This snow fell with strong southwest wind building fresh reactive storm and wind slabs. The new snow has buried a mix of widespread hard crust and a bit of moist new snow below about 1700 metres and to either sheltered low density or wind-affected dry snow above this elevation. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vfo7","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large and looming, especially after this storm. Avoid slopes with cornices overhead and give them a large berth while travelling along ridgelines. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"New surface crusts have likely formed on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Forecast isolated flurries may add a skiff of dry snow to higher elevations while crusty surfaces below treeline become moist with daily rising freezing levels or light rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pnd2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3seo5","text":"15-40 cm of recent snow has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"A dump of new snow on Wednesday brought 30-40 cm to White Pass and 25-30 cm to the hardest hit zones at Haines Pass. The new snow arrived with moderate southwest wind, loading pockets of storm slab into lee terrain features at all elevations. The new snow will be especially sensitive to the sun when it comes out Thursday and Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cga5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns in the snowpack around White Pass. Substantial spatial variability likely still exists in the snowpack around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area. The terrain here should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/95db6586-8aa6-11eb-8bbf-f2099c185405"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Thin new surface crusts have likely formed on some solar aspects and in a more widespread fashion below about 1900 metres. Forecast precipitation will likely keep surfaces wet at lower elevations while adding light amounts of dry snow to surfaces above 1500 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cs9i6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1mf14","text":"Our 20-50 cm of recent snow has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"Recent warm weather patterns are expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal including a few crusts buried over the last month, as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap, which has not produced avalanches since the first half of March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"The region received around 10-15 cm of new snow over the weekend and into the early part of the week. For the most part, the new snow buries surfaces that became moist with daytime warming on Saturday. There is some uncertainty about the extent to which this moist snow refroze into crust in advance of the storm. The new snow adds to settled dry storm snow on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d0ok2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj8dv","text":"Below an additional 30-40 cm of snow accumulated through last week and weekend, there is a widespread melt-freeze crust, with the exception of high north-facing terrain where faceted snow or surface hoar may exist at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"Warm temperatures to the mountain top combined with the strong spring sun on Wednesday made most snow surfaces moist, except on the true North facing alpine slopes. With some overnight cooling, a melt-freeze crust may form on most aspects and elevations. Isolated pockets of wind slab may linger in the alpine just below ridgelines. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9b9mh","text":"The average snowpack depth at treeline elevations is 350 cm. The snowpack below treeline is significantly shallower and isothermal. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fo3dc","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and looming. They are very unpredictable and require a large berth if you're travelling above and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=isothermal#isothermal-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Thin new surface crusts have likely formed on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Forecast isolated flurries will add a skiff of dry snow to higher elevations while crusty surfaces below treeline become moist with daily rising freezing levels or light rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"69vsu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"39aa9","text":"20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 10-20 in the Monashees has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ml9d","text":"Up to 40 cm of snow fell throughout the region since the weekend. This was accompanied by strong southwest winds that switched to the northwest. Reactive wind slabs could be lingering on a variety of aspects at upper elevations, especially where they sit above a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4u2iu","text":"The recent snow sits above a variety of old snow surfaces comprising mostly of a widespread melt-freeze crust with the exception of high north-facing terrain where it may be sitting on small surface hoar crystals. A melt-freeze crust exists at treeline and an isothermal trend exists below 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65bir","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large, and the likelihood of them failing will increase when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Thin new surface crusts have likely formed on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Forecast precipitation will likely keep surfaces wet at lower elevations while adding light amounts of dry snow to surfaces above 1500 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mf3m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a86mp","text":"20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 5-10 cm elsewhere has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"The 20-40 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. Moderate northerly winds have been transporting snow and forming new wind slab in lee features. Cornices are reported to be large and looming. With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, snow will likely loose strength as it gets moist at lower elevations and upper elevations on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbms8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pdqj","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"15-35 cm of snow has fallen in the region over the weekend with up to 60 cm total in the Telkwa area. This was accompanied by strong southwest to northwest wind. Fresh wind slabs may exist on most slopes due to changing wind directions. At lower elevations,  much of this precipitation fell as rain below treeline. The lower elevations are now showing a firm surface crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a crust on south aspects and below 1450 m. Recent observations suggest that this interface is bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"10-40 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by strong southwest to northwest wind, likely resulting in variable wind loading patterns, with wind slabs possible on many aspects and large, fragile cornices along ridgetops. This snow sits on melt freeze crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Otherwise it adds to 30 to 50+ cm of settling dry snow from last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may now be found around 120 to 150 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that a single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"The 30-55 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. Moderate westerly winds have been transporting snow and forming new wind slabs in lee features. Cornices are reported to be large and looming. With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, snow will likely lose strength as it get moist at lower elevations and upper elevations on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Storm snow amounts will continue to accumulate overnight Wednesday building reactive storm slabs by Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4m3rf","text":"The recent snow adds to the 30-60 cm that fell at upper elevations last weekend. Much of the recent precipitation fell as rain at lower elevations and the snow surface below treeline is a melt-freeze crust in many areas.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers. The first persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline and down between 150 to 250 cm is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. At this time, these layers linger in the snowpack but haven't recently been a reactive avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Light accumulations of new snow have added to wind affected surfaces in alpine areas and to settled dry snow on more sheltered, shaded aspects above about 1900 metres. Below this elevation and on solar aspects it buries crusty surfaces. Below about 1500 metres, surface conditions of the diminishing snowpack will vary according to alternating light rain, wet flurries, and overnight refreezes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Moderate to strong winds from shifting directions are forming fresh wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above on a variety of aspects. A firm crust exists at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"Buried 70-120 cm. deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, as well as a crust on south aspects and below 1500 m. Recent observations suggest that this interface is bonding.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Surface crusts exist on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Above this elevation, 20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 10-20 in the Monashees has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Light accumulations of new snow have added to wind affected surfaces in alpine areas and to settled dry snow on more sheltered, shaded aspects above about 2000 metres. Below this elevation and on solar aspects it buries crusty surfaces. Below about 1500 metres, surface conditions of the diminishing snowpack will vary according to alternating light rain, wet flurries, and overnight refreezes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"The 20-40 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. Strong southeasterly winds have been transporting snow and forming new wind slabs in lee features. Cornices are reported to be large and looming. With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, snow will likely lose strength as it becomes moist on all aspects at lower elevations and solar aspects at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbms8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pdqj","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ell49","text":"40-60 cm of new snow blanketed the region by Monday morning. This has been redistributed by primarily southwest winds. Dry snow is likely found on higher elevation north facing terrain. The lower snowpack is strong and settled. The sun and warmer temperatures have likely impacted the snow surface on all aspects except high north.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vfo7","text":"Cornices along ridgelines are large and looming, especially after this storm. Avoid slopes with cornices overhead and give them a large berth while travelling along ridgelines. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3ogd5","text":"New snow from earlier in the week has been redistributed by winds at upper elevations or impacted by the sun and relatively high freezing level over the past few days. Dry snow can be found 1600 m and above on north aspects. The snow surface is likely moist or a crust on all aspects to ridgetop except north. The lower snowpack below is well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d0ok2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"Warm temperatures to the mountain top combined with the strong spring sun has made most snow surfaces moist, except on the true North facing alpine slopes. With some overnight cooling, a melt-freeze crust may form on most aspects and elevations. Isolated pockets of wind slab may linger in the alpine just below ridgelines. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9b9mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fo3dc","text":"Along ridgelines, cornices are large and looming. They are very unpredictable and require a large berth if you're travelling above and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Storm snow amounts will continue to accumulate overnight Thursday and throughout the day on Friday, forming reactive storm slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4m3rf","text":"The recent snow adds to the 30-60 cm. that fell at upper elevations last weekend. Much of the recent precipitation fell as rain at lower elevations and the snow surface below treeline is a melt-freeze crust in many areas.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers. The first persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline and down between 150 to 250 cm is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. At this time, these layers linger in the snowpack but haven't recently been a reactive avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Surface melt-freeze crusts exist on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Above this elevation, 15-40 cm of recent snow has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"The 30-55 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. A crust that caps the snow surface on all but high north aspects has limited the snow available for transport (ie. wind slab formation) despite recent Strong southwesterly winds. Cornices are large and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail that a single rider on a slope would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3bn1m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7590f","text":"With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, the likelihood of wet loose avalanches and cornice failures will increase throughout the day as the snow becomes moist on all aspects at lower elevations and solar aspects at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Surface melt-freeze crusts exist on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Above this elevation, 15-40 cm of recent snow has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8hjd0","text":"The snow surface has been reported as being moist during the day or frozen into a melt-freeze crust at night up to 2000 m on all aspects and to the mountain tops on southerly aspects. Dry snow may still prevail on north aspects above 2000 m. Wind slabs at high elevations have likely bonded by now, but extreme northerly terrain features could still hold them. The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5q0j6","text":"A storm will bring snow above around 1500 m and strong southwest wind. The most snow is forecast for the north of the region (e.g., Duffey and Hurley) with lesser amounts in the south (e.g., Coquihalla and Manning). New wind slabs may form as the snow blows into thicker deposits at higher elevations. Storm slabs could develop in isolated areas that receive around 15 cm or greater of snow. The new snow likely overlies a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except for on north aspects above around 1600 m. Below the rain-snow line, rain will soak an already moist snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1njc6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5orva","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Surface crusts exist on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Above this elevation, 20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 10-20 in the Monashees has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Moderate to strong winds from shifting directions have formed wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above on a variety of aspects. A firm crust exists at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"Buried 70-120 cm. deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5r2s8","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Light accumulations of new snow have added to wind affected surfaces and cornices in alpine areas and to settled dry snow on more sheltered, shaded aspects above about 1900 metres. Below this elevation and on solar aspects it buries crusty surfaces. Crusty and/or moist surfaces exist atop the diminishing snowpack below about 1500 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Light accumulations of new snow have added to wind affected surfaces in alpine areas and to settled dry snow on more sheltered, shaded aspects above 2000 metres. Below this elevation and on solar aspects it dusts crusty surfaces. Below about 1500 metres, surface conditions of the diminishing snowpack will vary according to alternating light rain, wet flurries, and overnight refreezes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"The 20-40 cm of recent storm snow appears to be bonding well to previous melt freeze crusts from mid March that were found on all but steep north facing alpine slopes. A crust that caps the snow surface on all but high north aspects has limited the snow available for transport (ie. wind slab formation) despite recent Strong southwesterly winds. Cornices are large and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail that a single rider on a slope would not trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9du7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4dcqk","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"akae7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br0lq","text":"With rising freezing levels and sunny skies, the likelihood of wet loose avalanches and cornice failures will increase throughout the day as the snow becomes moist on all aspects at lower elevations and solar aspects at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"15-20 cm of recent snow and wind have formed reactive storm slabs at treeline and above. Snow will continue to accumulate overnight on Friday, forming fresh storm slabs. Cornices are large and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ct7d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4m3rf","text":"At lower elevations, the snow was mixed with rain, soaking the snow surface, which then formed a hard crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"lbdo","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers. The first persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm. deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline and down between 150 to 250 cm. is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. At this time, these layers linger in the snowpack but haven't recently been a reactive avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"52k3","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"A dump of new snow midweek brought 30-40 cm to White Pass and 25-30 cm to the hardest hit zones at Haines Pass. The new snow arrived with moderate southwest wind, loading pockets of wind slab into lee terrain features at all elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cga5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns in the snowpack around White Pass. The terrain around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/95db6586-8aa6-11eb-8bbf-f2099c185405"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1kpa3","text":"A storm will bring snow above around 1400 m and strong southwest wind. Around 10 to 20 cm is expected to accumulated by Saturday afternoon, forming new storm slabs in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at high elevations. The snow may take a few days to bond to an underlying melt-freeze crust everywhere except on north aspects above 1600 m. Below the rain-snow line, rain will soak an already moist snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7spfi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2j7k2","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"88glv","text":"A storm will bring snow above around 1200 m and strong southwest wind. Around 10 to 20 cm is expected to accumulated by Saturday afternoon, forming new storm slabs in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at high elevations. The snow may take a few days to bond to a melt-freeze crust. Below the rain-snow line, rain will soak an already moist snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emhio","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fo3dc","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"10-40 cm of recent snow earlier in the week has been redistributed by strong southwest to northwest wind with wind slabs possible on many aspects and large, fragile cornices along ridgetops. This snow sits on melt freeze crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may now be found around 120 to 150 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that a single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"40+ cm. of snow has accumulated at upper elevations over the past few days and will be most reactive in wind affected areas at treeline and above. Sunshine may trigger wet loose avalanches on solar aspects. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0gf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"278vs","text":"At lower elevations, the snow was mixed with rain, soaking the snow surface, which then formed a hard crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgqf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"lbdo","text":"At higher elevations, the new snow has added significant load to a couple of deeply buried weak layers. The first persistent weak layer was buried in mid-March and is around 100-180 cm. deep. It consists of surface hoar on sheltered northerly aspects around treeline and down between 150 to 250 cm. is another layer of surface hoar and facets, buried in mid-February. At this time, these layers linger in the snowpack but haven't recently been a reactive avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18efs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"52k3","text":"The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Surface crusts exist on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Above this elevation, 20-50 cm of recent snow in the Selkirk mountains and 10-20 in the Monashees has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6surp","text":"You may find anywhere from 5 to 15 cm of snow accumulation by Sunday morning above around 1800 m. The snow fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except perhaps wind-affected snow on high elevation north aspects. The snow fell with strong southwest wind, forming wind slabs in lee terrain features at treeline and alpine elevations. Below the rain-snow line, expect to find wet snow or a hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gri3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ajps8","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3bu78","text":"You may find anywhere from 10 to 20 cm of snow from Saturday's storm above around 1400 m, with the most in the north of the region. The snow fell with strong southerly wind, so wind slabs may be found at high elevations on northerly aspects. The snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust, so it could take a few days to bond to it. If sunny skies prevail on Sunday, the snow may moisten on sun-exposed slopes. Below around 1400 m, the snow is likely wet or has frozen into a hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eiu32","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4tkta","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4frq6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9gdq9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"5-20 cm of new snow arrives overnight with moderate to strong southwest wind. This has likely added to wind affected surfaces and cornices in the alpine and to settled dry snow on sheltered, shaded aspects above about 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below this elevation, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Surface melt-freeze crusts exist on solar aspects and below about 2000 metres. Above this elevation, 15-40 cm of recent snow has otherwise seen some redistribution by southwest to northwest wind, and seems to be bonding well with underlying surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b07on","text":"New snow is forecast at higher elevations for Sunday with elevated wind. The snow will fall onto a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except above 2000 m on north aspects, where it will fall onto previously wind-affected snow. Below the rain-snow line, rain will soak an already wet snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Small wind slabs formed by light amounts of recent snow and southwesterly winds may linger below alpine ridgetops. A firm crust exists at lower elevations. Sunshine may trigger wet loose avalanches on solar aspects. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"Buried 70-120 cm. deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bu63","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5r2s8","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"5-15 cm of new snow may accumulate through Sunday and Monday. This will sit on a dump of new snow midweek that brought 30-40 cm to White Pass and 25-30 cm to the hardest hit zones at Haines Pass. The new snow arrived with moderate southwest wind, loading pockets of wind slab into lee terrain features at all elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cga5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70s8","text":"There are no deeper concerns in the snowpack around White Pass. The terrain around the Tutshi Lake/Paddy Peak area should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/95db6586-8aa6-11eb-8bbf-f2099c185405"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"Convective flurries on Sunday and southwesterly winds may form small wind slabs sitting on slippery crusts on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Crusty surfaces exist on all but north facing terrain at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9bq8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1hj9","text":"Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9lj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca1p1","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"blc7t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":" Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":1,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"5-20 cm of new snow arrives overnight with moderate to strong southwest wind. This has likely added to wind affected surfaces and cornices in the alpine and to settled dry snow on sheltered, shaded aspects above about 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below this elevation, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"Convective flurries on Sunday and southwesterly winds may form small wind slabs sitting on slippery crusts on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Crusty surfaces exist on all but north facing terrain at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d77o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nupd","text":"Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4dcqk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca4tt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":" Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":1,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"akae7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br0lq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"10-40 cm of recent snow earlier in the week has been redistributed by strong southwest to northwest wind with wind slabs possible on many aspects and large, fragile cornices along ridgetops. This snow sits on melt freeze crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j2db","text":"A weak layer of facets buried in mid-February may now be found around 120 to 150 cm deep, or shallower in the east of the region and in thin snowpack areas. The most likely place to trigger this layer is where the snowpack is shallow in alpine terrain. Large loads, such a cornice falls or multiple sleds on the same slope often trigger slopes that a single rider couldn't trigger on their own.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dvkl","text":"You may find around 10 to 20 cm of snow from Saturday's storm above 1600 m. The snow fell with strong southeast wind, so wind slabs may be found at high elevations on lee terrain features. The snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except for wind-affected snow on north aspects above 1600 m, so it could take a few days to bond to underlying surfaces. If sunny skies prevail on Sunday, the snow may moisten on sun-exposed slopes. Below around 1600 m, the snow is likely wet or has frozen into a hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atrq8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d16af","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Small wind slabs formed by light amounts of recent snow and southwesterly winds may linger below alpine ridgetops. A firm crust exists at lower elevations. Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"Buried 70-120 cm. deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27p76","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The convective nature of Sunday's storm resulted in greatly variable snowfall amounts through the region, as much as 50 cm around Golden and 5-20 cm elsewhere. The recent snow may have seen some wind effect in immediate less of exposed alpine features. Reports indicate it is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddp6q","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and small surface hoar has been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow may have seen some wind effect in immediate less of exposed alpine features. Reports indicate it is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6828d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bc2m","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"5-15 cm of heavy powder is sitting above crusts on all but north facing terrain at upper elevations. Some small wind slabs may be found on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4dcqk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca4tt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"akae7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br0lq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow may have seen some wind effect in immediate less of exposed alpine features. Reports indicate it is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dg5t","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"Saturday's storm brought 15 to 25 cm of snow to the central/north of the region but only 5 cm along the North Shore, all above 1400 m. The snow fell with southwest wind so wind slabs may still exist in lee terrain features at high elevations. The snow fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust so it could take a couple days to bond to it. The snow surface has likely already melted and frozen into a crust on sun-exposed aspects. Warm air and sunny skies will likely moisten the snow on all aspects on Monday. Below 1400 m, expect to find a hard crust on the surface that will moisten during daytime warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"Saturday's storm brought 15 to 25 cm around the Hurley and Duffey, 15 cm around Coquihalla, and 5 cm around Manning, all above around 1600 m. The snow fell with strong southwest wind, forming wind slabs in lee terrain features at high elevations. The snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except for north aspects above around 1600 m, where it fell onto previously dry snow. The snow surface may have already melted and frozen into a crust on sun-exposed aspects. Warm air and sunny skies will likely moisten the snow on Monday, particularly on sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"40-60 cm of snow has fallen at upper elevations over the past week. While this snow is well settled, wind slabs may linger on steep open slopes. Sun crusts may be found on sun-exposed slopes. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Previous weak layers are now deeply buried and have not resulted in any recent avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0gf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"278vs","text":"At lower elevations, recent snow was mixed with rain, soaking the snow surface, which then formed a hard crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"5-15 cm of heavy powder is sitting above crusts on all but north facing terrain at upper elevations. Some small wind slabs may be found on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9lj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca1p1","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"blc7t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow may have seen some wind effect in immediate less of exposed alpine features. Reports indicate it is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bck0f","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"Saturday's storm brought around 20 cm of snow to the region above 1600 m. The snow fell with strong southeast wind, so wind slabs may linger high elevations on lee terrain features. The snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except for north aspects above 1600 m, where it sits on previously dry snow. The snow surface may have already melted and frozen into a crust on sun-exposed aspects. Warm air and sunny skies will likely moisten the snow on Monday, particularly on sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evde9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"Anywhere from 0 to 15 cm of snow accumulated across the region on Sunday above about 1800 m, with the most around Kootenay Pass. The snow fell with southwest wind, likely forming new wind slabs where sufficient snow fell. The snow fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except above 2000 m on northerly aspects, where it fell onto previously dry snow. Clear skies and warm air will likely weaken this new snow on Monday, particularly on sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"10-30 cm of recent snow accompanied by strong southwest wind may have formed wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Reports indicate the snow is bonding to the underlying surfaces which include wind-affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4o","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"Sunny alpine slopes turned moist on Monday afternoon, 5-15 recent dry snow persists at upper elevations and in shady and north-facing terrain. Some small wind slabs may be found on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4dcqk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca4tt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"akae7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br0lq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"The region got about 20 cm of snow  above 1600 m over the weekend. The snow was accompanied by strong southeast wind, so wind slabs may linger at high elevations on lee terrain features. The new snow sits on a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except for north aspects above 1600 m, where it sits on previously dry snow. The snow surface has likely melted and frozen into a crust on sun-exposed aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ldg1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Over the past week, 40-60 cm of snow has fallen at upper elevations. While this snow is well settled, wind slabs may linger on steep open slopes. Sun crusts may be found on sun-exposed slopes. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Previous weak layers are now deeply buried and have not resulted in any recent avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0gf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"278vs","text":"At lower elevations, recent snow was mixed with rain, soaking the snow surface, which then formed a hard crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"20 cm of new snow arrived with little wind early Wednesday morning. Isolated pockets of wind slab may still exist in lee terrain features. The White Pass area has a deep snowpack without any layers of concern. The Tutshi Lake / Paddy Peak area should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as some lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist on isolated slopes. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Wind slabs formed by light amounts of recent snow and southwesterly winds may linger below alpine ridgetops. A firm crust exists at lower elevations. Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93i93","text":"Buried 70-120 cm. deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27p76","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones within much of the region and have the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The convective nature of Sunday's storm resulted in greatly variable snowfall amounts through the region, as much as 50 cm around Golden and 5-20 cm elsewhere. The recent snow was accompanied by strong southwest wind and may have formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Reports indicate that the new snow is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind-affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and a small surface hoar and facets have been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"Over the weekend, the South Coast received 15 to 25 cm of snow in the central/north of the region, and 5 cm along the North Shore, all above 1400 m. The snow fell with southwest wind, so wind slabs may still exist in lee terrain features at high elevations. The new snow fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust so it could take a few days to bond to it. The snow surface has likely melted and frozen into a crust on sun-exposed aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"Sunny alpine slopes turned moist on Monday afternoon, 5-15 recent dry snow persists at upper elevations and in shady and north-facing terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"643ku","text":"Some small wind slabs may be found on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9lj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca1p1","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"blc7t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow accompanied by strong southwest wind may have formed wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Reports indicate the snow is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind-affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"A frontal system crossing the region on Wednesday will deliver 5-20 cm of new snow above 1200 m. This adds to 15-20 cm of recent snow in southern parts of the region and 5-10 cm in northern parts of the region. Overall this snow is settling relative quickly, but unstable slabs may be found on wind loaded features. Recent snow sits on crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"Recent weather patterns have helped previous weak layers strengthen, including the mid-February facet layer that is now roughly 150 cm deep. However, it may still be possible to trigger avalanches on basal layers in shallow rocky terrain along the eastern slopes of the Rockies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow accompanied by strong southwest wind may have formed wind slabs on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Reports indicate that this recent snow is bonding to a variety of underlying surfaces which include wind-affected snow in the alpine, crust on solar aspects, and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9pud7","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"Anywhere from 0 to 20 cm of snow accumulated above 1800 m across the region since Sunday, with the highest amounts near Kootenay Pass. The snow fell with southwest wind, likely forming new wind slabs where sufficient snow fell. The snow fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except above 2000 m on northerly aspects, where it fell onto previously dry snow. The snow surface is likely a crust on sun exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"Saturday's storm brought 15 to 25 cm around the Hurley and Duffey, 15 cm around the Coquihalla, and 5 cm around Manning, all above around 1600 m. The snow fell with strong southwest wind, forming wind slabs in lee terrain features at high elevations. The new snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except for north aspects above around 1600 m, where it fell onto previously dry snow. The snow surface has likely melted and frozen into a crust on sun-exposed aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Wind slabs formed by light amounts of recent snow and southwesterly winds may linger near ridgetops. Snow surface conditions include widespread wind-affect and a crust on steep south-facing slopes and at lower elevations. Cornices are large and looming at this time of year. Check out these reports from over the weekend from Hankin and Eliot Peak that illustrate the widespread wind-affect and large cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":326,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":337,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c31195eb-c9ff-4192-8f6a-da8f161c7a75"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/53df1d27-b9bf-4def-9cc6-74c54cb81727"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winter weather returns with new snow accompanied by moderate wind through the forecast period. Expect storm slabs to build through the day on Wednesday and likely be more reactive on wind-loaded slopes. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery snow surfaces forming fresh wind slabs. Below 1500 m a melt-freeze crust exists and the snowpack is quickly diminishing.\nLoose–dry sluffing will likely occur on steep slopes and terrain features where the new snow has a poor bond to the underlying old surfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47nsl","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"Small wind slabs may be found on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ca1p1","text":"Sunny alpine slopes likely became moist on Tuesday afternoon. 5-15 cm of recent dry snow persists at upper elevations in shady north-facing terrain. Check out this MIN report for a helpful photo and description of the conditions from Mongolia Ridge.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cfv7k","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is slowly creeping up the mountains to roughly 1400 m in elevation. Check out this MIN report for more details on the access from common staging areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/84ba069b-76cb-4287-9825-8d7fd4eb4029"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0c98af2c-9727-11eb-af4f-be9c6474041b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Ongoing flurries and strong southwest winds will continue to build wind slabs in lee features in exposed areas, especially where the wind is redistributing dry snow. Expect to find wet flurries and rain below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7is5","text":"Over the past week, 40-60 cm of snow has fallen at upper elevations. While this snow is well settled, wind slabs may linger on steep open slopes. Sun crusts may be found on sun-exposed slopes. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Previous weak layers are now deeply buried and have not resulted in any recent avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0gf","text":"At lower elevations, the recent snow has mixed with rain, forming a hard crust in the freezing temperatures overnight. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"15-25 cm of snow is expected to accumulate throughout the day, adding to the 20 cm that fell over the weekend. The precipitation is likely to fall as rain below around 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drstg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1kju","text":"The new snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below 1600 m, and on soft snow or wind slabs on north aspects. Southwest winds are expected to create fresh and reactive slabs during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ct54","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"Small wind slabs may be found on lee features below alpine ridgetops. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cbg0o","text":"Sunny alpine slopes become moist on Tuesday with strong sun and warm temperatures. 5-15 cm of recent dry snow can still be found at upper elevations in shady north-facing terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is gradually creeping up to higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"Winter weather returns with light forecast snow amounts accompanied by moderate wind through the forecast period. Fresh wind slabs may build through the day on Wednesday. The new snow sits above surface hoar crystals on sheltered north facing terrain above 1900 m, a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m, and a sun crust on the southerly aspects to mountain top. Below 1500 m a melt-freeze crust exists and the snowpack is quickly diminishing.\nLoose–dry sluffing will likely occur on steep slopes and terrain features where the new snow has a poor bond to the underlying old surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n4tq","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"The convective nature of Sunday's storm resulted in greatly variable snowfall amounts through the region, as much as 50 cm around Golden and 5-20 cm elsewhere. The recent snow was accompanied by strong southwest wind and may have formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes at upper elevations. Reports indicate that the new snow is bonding well to underlying surfaces which include wind-affected snow in the alpine or crust on solar aspects and below 1900 m. Below this elevation and on solar aspects the new snow dusts crusty surfaces down to 1500 m. Below 1500 m, the moist snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and a small surface hoar and facets have been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. Deeper layers are strong and have been unreactive over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"About 10-15 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate throughout the day in the north of the region, while the south may see up to 30 cm. Strong southwest winds are expected to form fresh and reactive slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dnmsu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d20sd","text":"The new snow sits on a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1500 m where it sits on either wind slabs or soft snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"20-30 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate above 1000 m on Wednesday. Rain is expected below 1000 m. Strong southwest wind is expected to form fresh and reactive storm slabs throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"722bc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6gb49","text":"The new snow will add to the 15 to 25 cm of recent fresh snow in the central/north of the region, and 5 cm along the North Shore. On sun-exposed aspects and below about 1400 m, the new snow sits on a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"Anywhere from 0 to 20 cm of snow accumulated above 1800 m across the region over the weekend, with the highest amounts near Kootenay Pass. The snow fell with southwest wind, likely forming wind slabs where sufficient snow exists. The snow fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except above 2000 m on northerly aspects, where it fell onto previously dry snow. The snow surface is likely a crust on sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Winter weather returns with light to moderate forecast snow amounts accompanied by moderate wind through the forecast period. Fresh wind slabs may build through the day on Wednesday. The new snow sits above surface hoar crystals on sheltered north facing terrain above 1900 m, a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m, and a sun crust on the southerly aspects to mountain top. Below 1500 m the snowpack is quickly diminishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6pgct","text":"Loose–dry sluffing will likely occur on steep slopes and terrain features where the new snow has a poor bond to the underlying old surfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rd0k","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a widespread crust exists (except on north-facing slopes above 1800 m) buried 50-100 cm deep. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well at this interface, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers over the past few weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"5-10 cm of snow is expected on Wednesday night, with moderate southwest wind. Pockets of wind slab may form on multiple aspects due to a forecast change in wind direction on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8oj79","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1neg8","text":"The new snow likely sits on a crust in most places, except above 2000 m on northerly aspects, where it sits dry snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5 cm to 10 cm of new snow fell across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest could form isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. A series of melt-freeze crusts exist on all aspects below 1900 m and solar aspects to mountain top. North aspects in the alpine hold dry wintery and wind-affected snow. The mid-pack is generally strong and consolidated. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and a small surface hoar and facets have been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. The early November crust is buried down 180-200 cm and has faceted crystals above and below it. This is currently dormant but something to keep in mind during the next big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"5-10 cm of snow accumulated throughout the day on Wednesday, and another 5-10 is expected to fall on Wednesday night. This adds to the 20 cm that fell over the weekend. Moderate to strong winds have likely formed wind slabs in lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drstg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1kju","text":"The new snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below 1600 m, and on soft snow or wind slabs on north aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mj2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"Up to 25 cm of new snow may accumulate in favored areas in the region by midday on Thursday accompanied with moderate southwest winds. The combined snow and wind will likely form a new storm slab problem reactive to human triggering. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is gradually creeping up to higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"About 10 cm of new snow accumulated throughout the day on Wednesday, and another 5-10 cm is expected on Wednesday night. Moderate to strong winds from a variety of directions are likely forming wind slabs on many aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dnmsu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d20sd","text":"The new snow sits on a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1500 m where it sits on either wind slabs or soft snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"New snow 5-15 cm fell across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest could form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and solar aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22usk","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Moderate winds at upper elevations may continue to build wind slabs in lee features, especially where the wind is redistributing dry snow. Below 1000 m, the snow surface will likely refreeze and form a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7is5","text":"Over the past week, 40-60 cm of snow has fallen at upper elevations. Sun crusts may be found on sun-exposed slopes. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Previous weak layers are now deeply buried and have not resulted in any recent avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0gf","text":"At lower elevations, the recent snow has mixed with rain, forming a crust in the freezing temperatures overnight. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winter weather returns with new snow 10-20 cm across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to the northwest could form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery and wind-affected snow surfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e79t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cjm8","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"10-20 cm of new snow accumulated above 1000 m on Wednesday, and another 5 cm is expected on Wednesday night. Moderate to strong winds have likely formed wind slabs on many aspects due to variable wind direction. The new snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and all aspects below about 1400 m. It likely fell on either wind slabs or soft snow on north aspects above about 1400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"Crusty conditions on all but steep north facing terrain above 1700 m was reported in this MIN report from Tuesday. Another 5-15 cm forecast overnight Friday will add to the settling 10-30 cm that fell incrementally over the past week. This recent snow sits on crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Unstable slabs may be found on wind loaded features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"Recent weather patterns have helped previous weak layers strengthen, including the mid-February facet layer that is now roughly 150 cm deep. However, it may still be possible to trigger avalanches on basal layers in shallow rocky terrain along the eastern slopes of the Rockies.","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/a32623bd-973b-11eb-9862-c6170dd85c5c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"Up to 25 cm of new snow may accumulate in favored areas in the region by midday on Thursday accompanied with moderate southwest winds. The combined snow and wind will likely form a new storm slab problem reactive to human triggering. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfv7k","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is slowly creeping up the mountains to roughly 1400 m in elevation. Check out this MIN report for more details on the access from common staging areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0c98af2c-9727-11eb-af4f-be9c6474041b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"A dusting of new snow covers a variety of previous snow surface conditions, including widespread wind-affect and a crust on steep south-facing slopes and at lower elevations. Small wind slabs may linger in isolated features near ridgetops. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7bbqm","text":"Cornices are large and looming at this time of year. Check out these reports from over the weekend from Hankin and Eliot Peak that illustrate the wind-affect and large cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":115,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c31195eb-c9ff-4192-8f6a-da8f161c7a75"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/53df1d27-b9bf-4def-9cc6-74c54cb81727"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Winter weather returns with new snow 10-20 cm across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest could form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91uko","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2dp1","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"10-20 cm of new snow is forecast for Friday. This will add to 20 cm of recent, wind-affected snow that may continue to be redistributed into wind slabs in lee terrain features by strong southwest winds through Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dtsj","text":"The White Pass area has a deep snowpack without any layers of concern. The Tutshi Lake / Paddy Peak area should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as some lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist on isolated slopes. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall on Friday, bringing this week's storm snow totals to about 15-30 cm. Strong southwest wind is forecast on Friday, which will may form fresh and reactive wind slabs in lee terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dnmsu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d20sd","text":"The recent storm snow sits on a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1500 m where it sits on either wind slabs or soft snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winter weather returns with new snow 10-20 cm across the region. Strong wind from the southwest to the northwest has likely formed fresh and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery and wind-affected snow surfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e79t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cjm8","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow has been accompanied with moderate southwest winds, forming fresh wind slabs in lee features that may be possible to human trigger. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfv7k","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is slowly creeping up the mountains to roughly 1400 m in elevation. Check out this MIN report for more details on the access from common staging areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0c98af2c-9727-11eb-af4f-be9c6474041b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5 cm to 10 cm of new snow fell across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest could form isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow fell on a series of melt-freeze crusts exist on all aspects below 1900 m and solar aspects to mountain top. Sluffing in the new snow sliding on the crust may exist. North aspects in the alpine hold dry wintery and wind-affected snow. The mid-pack is generally strong and consolidated. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"A widespread crust layer from the mid-March warm spell can be found 30-60 cm deep, and a small surface hoar and facets have been observed at this depth on some isolated north-facing slopes. Reports suggest the snow is generally well bonded to these layers but isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches running on the crust have been observed. The early November crust is buried down 180-200 cm and has faceted crystals above and below it. This is currently dormant but something to keep in mind during the next big warm-up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"Anywhere between 5-20 cm of new snow fell in the region with Wednesday's storm. The highest amounts were near Nelson and Kootenay Pass. Moderate southwest winds may form reactive wind slabs in lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8oj79","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1neg8","text":"The new snow likely sits on a crust in most places, except above 2000 m on northerly aspects, where it likely sits on older wind slabs or soft snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"15-25 cm of snow is expected to accumulate throughout the day on Friday, bringing the total this week to about 25-40 cm. Strong southwest winds are expected to accompany the new snow, likely forming fresh and reactive slabs in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drstg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1kju","text":"The recent storm snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below about 1600 m. It likely sits on soft snow or wind slabs on north aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mj2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"Winter weather returns with new snow 10-30 cm across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest will likely form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. It may have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces, especially the crusts. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91uko","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2dp1","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow has been accompanied with moderate southwest winds, forming fresh wind slabs in lee features that may be possible to human trigger. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is gradually creeping up to higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"20-25 cm of new snow is expected to fall on Friday, bringing this week's storm snow total to about 30-40 cm. Strong southwest winds are expected to accompany the new snow, likely forming fresh and reactive slabs in many areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9geu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4k4","text":"The recent storm snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below about 1400 m. It likely fell on either wind slabs or soft snow on north aspects above 1400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"New snow 5-15 cm fell across the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest could form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and solar aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow will sit on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes.  It may have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces, especially the crusts. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22usk","text":"At alpine and treeline elevations, a few layers of note are buried 50-100 cm deep including a layer of small surface hoar crystals on shady, wind-sheltered aspects and a series of crusts on solar aspects and below 1800 m. Overall the snow seems to be bonding well to these interfaces, although there have been a few isolated avalanches running on deeper crust layers in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"An incoming storm is expected to bring 5-15 cm of new snow by Friday afternoon accompanied by strong southwest winds. The new snow will add to fresh wind slabs that have been forming throughout the week from incremental accumulations and that may be up to 30 cm deep in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e9dh","text":"The recent snow has covered a variety of previous snow surfaces, including widespread wind-affect and a crust on steep south-facing slopes and at lower elevations. Cornices are large and looming at this time of year. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"Another 10-30 cm of new snow is forecast to accumulate by midday Saturday with moderate southwest wind. The new snow will combine with the previous 10-20 cm of snow from earlier in the week, continuing to build fresh wind slabs in lee features that may be possible to human trigger. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cfv7k","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is slowly creeping up the mountains to roughly 1400 m in elevation. Check out this MIN report for more details on the access from common staging areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3st5a","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0c98af2c-9727-11eb-af4f-be9c6474041b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqtni","text":"Anywhere from 10-30 cm of new snow is expected by Saturday morning. Strong southwest winds overnight, switching to moderate northwest on Saturday could form wind slabs on many aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"t04o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dq12n","text":"The new snow likely sits on a crust everywhere except north aspects above 1700 m, where it sits on previously dry snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2fc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eld7l","text":"Recent weather patterns have helped deeper weak layers gain strength, including the mid-February facet layer that is now roughly 150 cm deep. However, it may still be possible to trigger avalanches on basal layers in shallow rocky terrain along the eastern slopes of the Rockies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"The region picked up 5-15 cm of new snow on Friday accompanied by periods of moderate south wind. The new snow adds to the incremental accumulations of up to 10 cm from earlier in the week that have been forming fresh wind slabs in lee features. These wind slabs may be up to 40 cm deep in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e9dh","text":"The recent snow has covered a variety of previous snow surfaces, including widespread wind-affect and a crust on steep south-facing slopes and at lower elevations. Cornices are large and looming at this time of year. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ibh8","text":"Buried 70-120 cm deep, a spotty layer of surface hoar may exist on sheltered north aspects, but no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"Light new snow amounts over Friday night will accumulate over a new melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and otherwise add to a rapidly settling 5-20 cm of snow from Wednesday's storm. This previous storm snow formed wind slabs on north through east aspects, overlying yet another crust on all aspects below 2000 metres. Wind affected new and recent accumulations may add to settled dry snow in limited terrain above this elevation. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"15-35 cm of new snow over the past few days has formed stubborn wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features at wind exposed elevations. The new snow sits on a series of widespread melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the new snow sits on dry wintery and wind-affected snow surfaces. Snow appears to be bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e79t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cjm8","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"Another 10-20 cm of new snow is forecast to accumulate by midday Saturday with moderate southwest wind. The new snow will combine with the previous 10-20 cm of snow from earlier in the week, continuing to build fresh wind slabs in lee features that may be possible to human trigger. Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5cvb","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack. Snow line is gradually creeping up to higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lbn0","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a27ea","text":"10-20 cm of new snow likely fell between Thursday night and Saturday morning. This adds to about 20 cm of recent, wind-affected snow. All this snow may sit on a melt-freeze crust, particularly on sun-exposed aspects. A change in wind direction may mean that wind slabs exist on many aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6082a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i6ge","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dtsj","text":"The White Pass area has a deep snowpack without any layers of concern. The Tutshi Lake / Paddy Peak area should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as some lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist on isolated slopes. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Incremental snowfall continues to accumulate 5-20 cm throughout the region. Shifting wind directions from the southwest to northwest may have formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts exist on all aspects below 1900 m and solar aspects to mountain top. North aspects in the alpine hold dry wintery and wind-affected snow. The mid-pack is generally strong and consolidated. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4s2o4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have promoted bonding around widespread crust layers formed over the last month in the mid to upper snowpack. One widespread crust from mid-March found 30-60 cm deep saw isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches during the last sunny period. The early November crust is buried down 180-200 cm with faceted crystals above and below it. These persistent weaknesses are definitely worth keeping in mind heading into the next big warmup.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"15-25 cm of new snow over the past few days has been wind affected in exposed alpine terrain, forming wind slabs in immediate lees of ridgetops. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqemd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vina","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"About 25 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate by Saturday morning, bringing this week's storm snow total to about 30-40 cm. Strong southwest winds are expected to accompany the new snow, likely forming fresh and reactive slabs in many areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9geu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4k4","text":"The recent storm snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below about 1400 m. It likely fell on either wind slabs or soft snow on north aspects above 1400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall on Friday, bringing this week's storm snow totals to about 15-30 cm. The Coquihalla could see up to 30 cm of new snow, bringing totals there closer to 40-50 cm.  Strong southwest wind is forecast for the storm, meaning thicker, touchier wind slabs are likely to form in exposed leeward terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dnmsu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d20sd","text":"The recent storm snow sits on a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1500 m where it sits on either wind slabs or soft snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"20-30 cm of new snow over the past few days has been wind affected in exposed alpine terrain, forming wind slabs in immediate lees of ridgetops. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91uko","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2dp1","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"15-25 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate by Saturday morning, bringing the total this week to about 25-40 cm. Strong southwest winds are expected to accompany the new snow, likely forming fresh and reactive slabs in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drstg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1kju","text":"The recent storm snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below about 1600 m. It likely sits on soft snow or wind slabs on north aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mj2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"20-30 cm of recent snow in the past 48 hours has been accompanied by periods of strong southwest wind and has formed a widespread storm slab problem. Winds are forecast to shift to northwest by midday Saturday, which may build more reactive slabs in lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3tp8","text":"Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. Previous weak layers are now deeply buried and have not resulted in any recent avalanches. At lower elevations, the new snow is falling on a melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"20-30 cm of recent snow may have formed pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91uko","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2dp1","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"About 10 cm of new snow fell in the north of the region through Friday night, closer to 20-30 cm near the Coquihalla, with amounts tapering off with elevation. Moderate to strong southwest winds accompanied this snowfall, moving snow into thicker, more reactive slabs in leeward terrain features. The new snow adds to 10-20 cm that fell last weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4es4g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bshnb","text":"Collectively, this new and recent snow sits on a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1500 m where it sits on older wind slabs or soft snow, depending on wind exposure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines and they formed fragile new growth during the storm. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"5-20 cm. of recent snow has been accompanied by periods of strong winds from shifting directions which have formed fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind slabs up to 50 cm. thick have recently been reported on lee and cross loaded slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"djf77","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e9dh","text":"The recent snow has covered a variety of snow surfaces, including wind affected snow, crusts on solar aspects and at lower elevations, and soft snow on sheltered slopes at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9d1q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"684v8","text":" Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"95h99","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"About 10-30 cm of new snow, with a strong southern focus, accumulated through Friday night with strong to extreme south and east winds. Whistler Peak saw gusts of up to 140 km/h. The new snow brings storm totals from this week to about 25-50 cm. Collectively, this recent snow sits on a crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below about 1600 m. It likely sits on soft snow or on older wind slabs on north aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mj2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines and they formed fragile new growth during the storm. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of recent snow may have formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4s2o4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have promoted bonding around widespread crust layers formed over the last month in the mid to upper snowpack. One widespread crust from mid-March found 30-60 cm deep saw isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches during the last sunny period. The early November crust is buried down 180-200 cm with faceted crystals above and below it. These persistent weaknesses are definitely worth keeping in mind heading into the next big warmup.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"30-40 cm of new snow, tapering with elevation, accumulated through Friday night with moderate to strong southwest winds. This new snow is likely to establish a good bond with the old surface by Sunday, however steep wind loaded areas should remain suspect a bit longer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":160,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d9geu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7k4k4","text":"The new snow and 10-15 more cm of older storm snow from last weekend sits on another crust on sun-exposed aspects, and on all aspects below about 1400 m. This older interface consists of a mix of dry wind affected or soft snow (depending on aspect) above 1400 m. This older snow layer did not seem to be getting involved in Friday's avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines and formed fragile new growth during Friday's storm. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/93740e69-9a3e-11eb-a7d8-de73a1160eea"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"20-40 cm of recent snow may have formed pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqemd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vina","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-40 cm of recent snow may have formed pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e79t3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cjm8","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"5-10 cm of new snow through Friday night accumulated over a new melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and otherwise added to a rapidly settling 5-20 cm of snow from Wednesday's storm. This previous storm snow formed wind slabs on north through east aspects, overlying yet another crust on all aspects below 2000 metres. Wind affected new and recent accumulations may have instead added to settled dry snow in terrain above this elevation. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5m1qp","text":"Around 20 to 40 cm of recent snow fell with southwest and easterly wind, likely forming wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations. The snow may have settled into storm slabs in sheltered terrain. The snow likely overlies a hard melt-freeze crust everywhere except on north aspects above 1700 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nacq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4uo4k","text":"Recent weather patterns have helped deeper weak layers gain strength, including the mid-February facet layer that is roughly 150 cm deep. However, it may still be possible to trigger avalanches on basal layers in shallow rocky terrain along the eastern slopes of the Rockies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"New surface melt-freeze crusts formed on many solar aspects by the end of the day Saturday atop 10-20 cm of new snow that fell in the north of the region through Friday night, closer to 20-30 cm near the Coquihalla (amounts taper off with elevation). Moderate to strong southwest winds accompanied the snowfall, followed by a lighter northwest flow, leaving behind varying levels of wind effect on many aspects in open terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4es4g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9do4i","text":"For the most part the new snow buried (and was reactive over) recent solar and temperature crusts, but it may have added to dry settled snow on higher shaded aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qrlg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f28tq","text":"Solar warming will break down surface crusts and encourage wet loose releases -both natural and human triggered- each day on solar aspects and increasingly toward shaded alpine terrain as freezing levels march upward over the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aggtd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines and they formed fragile new growth during the storm. Their release is unpredictable but increases in likelihood with daytime warming, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of recent snow may have formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4s2o4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have promoted bonding around widespread crust layers formed over the last month in the mid to upper snowpack. One widespread crust from mid-March found 30-60 cm deep saw isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches during the last sunny period. The early November crust is buried down 180-200 cm with faceted crystals above and below it. These persistent weaknesses are definitely worth keeping in mind heading into the next big warmup.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"5-20 cm. of recent snow was accompanied by periods of strong winds from shifting directions which formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Recent snowfall amounts will vary widely throughout the region due to the convective nature of the spring weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e9dh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arno7","text":"The recent snow has covered a variety of snow surfaces, including wind affected snow, crusts on solar aspects and at lower elevations, and soft snow on sheltered slopes at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9d1q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"684v8","text":" Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"95h99","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"20-30 cm of well-settled recent snow has been wind affected at upper elevations. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91uko","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2dp1","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e6pul","text":"A new melt freeze crust has formed on the surface on solar aspects to about 2000 metres and on all aspects up to an estimated 1500 metres. Below it, 5-15 cm of new snow through Friday night accumulated over yet another melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and otherwise added to a settled 5-20 cm of snow from last Wednesday's storm. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled and strong.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ild7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gcff","text":"Solar warming will break down surface crusts and encourage wet loose releases -both natural and human triggered- each day on solar aspects and increasingly toward shaded alpine terrain as freezing levels march upward over the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"20-30 cm. of recent snow was accompanied by periods of strong winds from shifting directions which formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Recent snowfall amounts will vary widely throughout the region due to the convective nature of the spring weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahba8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"est3","text":"The recent snow has covered a variety of snow surfaces, including wind affected snow, crusts on solar aspects and at lower elevations, and soft snow on sheltered slopes at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3tp8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ftiqm","text":"Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n6hs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7v8oj","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rhru","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clsua","text":"Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"New surface melt-freeze crusts formed on solar aspects by the end of the day Saturday atop 30-40 cm of new snow, tapering with elevation, that accumulated through Friday night. Moderate to strong winds, varying from southeast to northwest, have left behind varying levels of wind effect on many aspects in open terrain. Overall the new snow appears to have established a solid bond with the previous surfaces of crust and settled storm snow, however isolated slabs in steep, wind loaded features may remain reactive to human triggering. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"foboo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f8utg","text":"Solar warming will break down surface crusts and encourage wet loose releases -both natural and human triggered- each day on solar aspects and increasingly toward shaded alpine terrain as freezing levels march upward over the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eg4p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines and formed fragile new growth during Friday's storm. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them. Forecast rising freezing levels will increase the chances of cornice releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"New surface melt-freeze crusts formed on solar aspects by the end of the day Saturday atop 10-30 cm of new snow, tapering with elevation and toward the north of the region, that accumulated through Friday night. Strong to extreme south and east winds have left behind varying levels of wind effect on many aspects in open terrain. Whistler Peak saw gusts of up to 140 km/h during the storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"50pj9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"592d2","text":"Overall the new snow is likely to have now established a solid bond with the previous surfaces of crust, wind effect, and settled storm snow, however isolated slabs in steep, wind loaded features may remain reactive to human triggering. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1f4dr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dj0dq","text":"Solar warming will break down surface crusts and encourage wet loose releases -both natural and human triggered- each day on solar aspects and increasingly toward shaded alpine terrain as freezing levels march upward over the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mj2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bhcl","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines and formed fragile new growth during Friday's storm. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them. Forecast rising freezing levels will increase the chances of cornice releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"A storm late last week brought between 10-20 cm of new snow in the north, and 20-30 cm near the Coquihalla. The new snow fell on a crust in many areas, and was very reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84kqd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fjqoi","text":"The snow surface is now likely a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1400 m where both soft snow and wind slabs may exist. In areas where the surface is a crust, sunshine and rising freezing levels are expected to soften the crust during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qrlg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable but increases in likelihood with daytime warming, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Sunny skies and rising freezing levels will result in melting surfaces on solar aspects and lower elevations. 5-20 cm of snow is quickly settling and strengthening, although some wind slabs could linger at upper elevations. The recent snow has covered a variety of snow surfaces, including wind affected snow, crusts on solar aspects and at lower elevations, and soft snow on sheltered slopes at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack is reported as well settled and strong in most areas. However, weak facets exist at the base of the snowpack in the more shallow snowpack zones across the region. Where it exists, this layer has the potential to be triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack; especially with large loads such as a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"beb9e","text":"Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"766rt","text":"A storm late last week brought between 30-40 cm of new snow. The snow surface is now likely a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1400 m where both soft snow and wind slabs may exist. In areas where the surface is a crust, sunshine and rising freezing levels are expected to soften the crust during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qqt5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9s3","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them. Forecast rising freezing levels will increase the chances of cornice releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"The 20-30 cm of recent snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. The recent snow is going through a diurnal cycle becoming moist during the daytime and refreezing overnight. Reports indicate that this snow might not be bonding well to the underlying crust. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"528oj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4cjfc","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"While sunny weather is melting the surface on southerly slopes, gusty northeast wind could blow around recent snow at upper elevations and form wind slabs on lee features. Upper elevations have 30-40 cm of settling snow from recent storm, but exact amounts are variable throughout the region due to the convective nature of the spring weather. The recent snow is sitting on hard crusts on solar aspects and a mix of wind affected or soft surfaces on shady aspects. The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack that may become a concern later this week when things really warm up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"871bl","text":"The snow line is slowly creeping up the mountains to roughly 1400 m in elevation. Check out this MIN report for more details on the access from common staging areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0c98af2c-9727-11eb-af4f-be9c6474041b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of recent snow may have formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The new snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4s2o4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7kqu","text":"Recent warm weather is expected to have promoted bonding around widespread crust layers formed over the last month in the mid to upper snowpack. One widespread crust from mid-March found 30-60 cm deep saw isolated instances of large solar-triggered slab avalanches during the last sunny period. The early November crust is buried down 180-200 cm with faceted crystals above and below it. These persistent weaknesses are definitely worth keeping in mind heading into this next big warmup.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"20-40 cm of well-settled recent snow has been wind affected at upper elevations. The snow surface consists of a crust on solar aspects and all aspects below 1800 m. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqemd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vina","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"While sunny weather is melting the surface on southerly slopes, gusty northeast wind could blow around recent snow at upper elevations and form wind slabs on lee features. Upper elevations have 15-30 cm of settling snow from recent storm, but exact amounts are variable throughout the region due to the convective nature of the spring weather. The recent snow is sitting on hard crusts on solar aspects and a mix of wind affected or soft surfaces on shady aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67lrt","text":"The mid-pack is firm and well settled. Some faceted snow and a decomposing melt-freeze crust can be found near the base of the snowpack that may become a concern later this week when things really warm up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7gra","text":"The snow line is creeping up to higher elevations, so some common access points are now snow free.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2r18m","text":"A storm late last week brought anywhere from 10-30 cm of new snow. The snow surface is now likely a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1400 m where both soft snow and wind slabs may exist. In areas where the surface is a crust, sunshine and rising freezing levels are expected to soften the crust during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4assp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ababt","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them. Forecast rising freezing levels will increase the chances of cornice releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bnf9l","text":"Around 15 cm of snow from Friday was redistributed by strong northeast wind in exposed terrain, forming touchy wind slabs everywhere except in sheltered terrain. The wind effect is particularly widespread along the highway corridor at White Pass but may be less so as you push into the side valleys from the highway. The slabs overly a hard melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes up to 1300 m. New snow on Monday through Wednesday will be accompanied by strong southwest wind, likely keeping wind slabs reactive above the rain-snow line.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"178ri","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hmnk","text":"The White Pass area has a deep snowpack without any deeper layers of concern. The Tutshi Lake / Paddy Peak area should be assessed on a slope by slope basis, as some lingering snowpack weaknesses may still exist on isolated slopes. The Wheaton's shallower snowpack is dominated by hard wind slabs overlying sugary facets and depth hoar. It's an untrustworthy snowpack structure that requires conservative terrain selection and diligent travel habits. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"31k68","text":"Warm air and sunny skies are moistening the snow surface, at least up to around 1900 m and to the mountain tops on sun-exposed slopes during daytime warming, with a hard crust expected overnight and early-morning. On north aspects above 1900 m, 20 to 40 cm of recent dry snow likely prevails, which may have old wind slabs. Cornices are very large along many ridgelines.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"508kq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5cmt","text":"The warming trend has the potential of reactivating deeper weak layers, including a layer from mid-February as well as basal layers in shallow, rocky terrain along the eastern slopes of the Rockies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2uerj","text":"The snow surface consists of a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects. Dry snow can still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and in the alpine. The 20-30 cm of recent snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"528oj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4cjfc","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap. With each day of warm weather the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches might increase slightly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8o89i","text":"Sunny skies and rising freezing levels will result in melting surfaces everywhere except north-facing alpine terrain. In the alpine 20-30 cm of recent snow is quickly settling and strengthening, although wind slabs may linger on some steeper slopes. The mid/lower snowpack is strong and settled in most areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bj3li","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines, and are capable of triggering avalanches when they fail. Also, glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches become more common in the spring and are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to minimize exposure to cornices and avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":112,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a1qf0","text":"Sunny skies and rising freezing levels will result in melting surfaces everywhere except north-facing alpine terrain. In the alpine 5-20 cm of snow is quickly settling and strengthening, although some wind slabs could linger on steep slopes. The recent snow has covered a variety of snow surfaces, including wind affected snow, crusts on solar aspects and at lower elevations, and soft snow on sheltered slopes at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9psrj","text":"The lower snowpack has been strong and settled over the past month, however the dramatic warming this week could potentially wake up weak basal facets. This is particularly a concern on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3pdbe","text":"Cornices are large, looming, and capable of triggering large avalanches when they fail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6hqpr","text":"The snow surface consists of a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and all aspects below 1800 m. Dry snow can still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and in the alpine. 20-40 cm of well-settled recent snow has been wind affected at upper elevations. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. Elsewhere, it sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqemd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vina","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap. With each day of warm weather the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches might increase slightly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"af6e6","text":"A storm late last week brought between 10-20 cm of new snow in the north, and 20-30 cm near the Coquihalla. The new snow fell on a crust in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84kqd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fjqoi","text":"The snow surface is now a crust in most areas, except on north aspects above about 1800 m, where both soft snow and wind slabs may exist. In areas where the surface is a crust, sunshine and rising freezing levels are expected to soften the crust during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qrlg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq52c","text":"Cornices are large and looming along ridgelines. Their release is unpredictable but increases in likelihood with daytime warming, requiring a large berth if you're travelling above or below them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bkon","text":"North alpine terrain has roughly 30 cm of settling powder with wind slabs possible on steep exposed slopes. Other terrain is undergoing a melt-freeze cycle with successive days of warm sunny weather. The lower snowpack is generally strong and settled, however weak snow at the base of the snowpack may become a concern later this week when things really warm up. The snow line is creeping up to higher elevations, so some common access points are now snow free.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5inic","text":"North alpine terrain has roughly 30 cm of settling powder with wind slabs possible on steep exposed slopes. Other terrain is undergoing a melt-freeze cycle with successive days of warm sunny weather. The snowpack is overall strong and settled, although intense warming later this week could potentially weaken deeper layers in shallow rocky terrain. The snow line is slowly creeping up the mountains to roughly 1400 m in elevation. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The snow surface consists of a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and shaded aspects below 1200 m which transitions into moist or wet snow during the day. Dry snow can still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and in the alpine. 20-40 cm of recent snow has formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. This recent snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate snow is bonding well at these interfaces. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bj5ns","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dfu4","text":"Cornices are large and become more and more fragile with warm temperatures. Many natural cornice failures were observed recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vjhk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cjm8","text":"Warm temperatures and rising freezing levels might wake up old persistent weak layers, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"The snow surface consists of a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and shaded aspects below 1200 m which transitions into moist/wet snow during the day. Dry snow can still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and in the alpine. 20-40 cm of recent snow has formed isolated pockets of wind slab on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. The recent snow sits on a series of melt-freeze crusts on all aspects below 1900 m and southerly aspects to mountain top. Reports indicate the snow is bonding well at these interfaces. On North aspects in the alpine, the recent snow sits on dry wintery snow surfaces and possibly surface hoar on wind-sheltered slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bj5ns","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dfu4","text":"Cornices are large, fragile and failing with warm temperatures. Many natural cornice falls were observed recently. Some triggered slabs on the slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vjhk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cjm8","text":"The recent warm weather is expected to have helped old persistent weak layers heal, including a few crusts buried over the last month as well as a facet layer 150 cm deep from the mid-February cold snap. However, with each day of warm weather the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches increases. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4ihnn","text":"The warm, wet storm from early in the week brought 50+mm of precipitation to the region. Above about 2100 metres, this fell as snow (up to 50 cm) under the influence of extreme southwest winds. At these upper alpine elevations, the new snow added to 20-50 cm of previous storm snow. A breakable crust (from Nov 27) exists about halfway through its depth. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fg8gi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96hqr","text":"The new and older storm snow collectively overlies a mix of surface hoar, decomposing grains and faceted snow resting on a melt freeze crust from mid-November. Surprising large avalanches sliding on these weak layers were reported during the last storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkfit","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5g9v","text":"Below the storm's snow line, a rain-wetted 50 cm of older storm snow overlies the same crust. Areas where wet snow exists at or very near the surface will quickly stabilize as temperatures cool Wednesday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b4jn1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4o61","text":"Average snow depths at treeline are now likely closer to 150-200 cm; 250+ cm in the alpine. Snowpack depths decrease dramatically below treeline and may still be below threshold for avalanches in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dh4di","text":"A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however heavy rain has affected the snowpack at all elevations. Strong surface crusts should form at all elevations over Wednesday night and effectively lock the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vp2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64mf","text":"Recent indications of our region's existing (but eroding) snowpack suggested alpine snowpack depths around 150 cm, with depth tapering dramatically with elevation to about 30-60 cm at treeline. Snow cover is thin and generally below threshold for avalanches below about 1300 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e88n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jjah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5beno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bb5au","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3su0u","text":"Heavy rain has soaked the snowpack to mountaintop in most areas. In the high alpine (above 2300m) up to 50cm of wet snow accumulation is possible. Until temperatures cool, this will result in a wet, heavy, and unstable upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"72gk5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"vufr","text":"Below 40cm of saturated storm snow lies a thick mid-November rain crust which has been the suspected bed surface of a few recent step-down avalanches. Moist snow is still found below the crust and to the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"36iin","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvblt","text":"Snowpack depths range from 20-50cm at treeline elevations. Expect to find a deeper snowpack at higher elevations and in previously wind-loaded areas. Snowpack decreases rapidly below 1900m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3qirt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3huoa","text":"A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however heavy rain has otherwise drenched the snowpack at all elevations. Strong surface crusts should form at all elevations over Wednesday night and effectively lock the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of new snow that may have accumulated in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9vhk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc3bf","text":"Treeline snow depths in advance of the storm were around 80-100 cm but rain has eroded some of this. Much of treeline and all but the uppermost below treeline elevations still below threshold depths for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5rvm3","text":"Heavy rain has soaked the upper snowpack at most elevations. In the high alpine (above 2300m), up to 50cm of wet snow accumulation is possible. Until temperatures cool, this will result in a wet, heavy, and unstable upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgdbm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c997i","text":"Two crusts are found in the snowpack: the mid-November rain crust buried 20-30 cm and reported up to 2100 m, and a crust from early November found at the bottom of the snowpack up to 2300. This crust is beginning to break down and facet. Heavy loading by Wednesday's storm will answer our questions about the potential for failure at this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fo38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gdb2","text":"Snowpack depths range from 40-120cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Snowpack depths decrease rapidly below 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6qch6","text":"Incremental inputs of new snow continue to feed wind slab formation. Surface snow is wind affected on most aspects above the treeline. Whumfing and cracking has been observed where wind slabs sit on top of a weak, faceted lower snowpack which may also contain a crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7qqb2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cl92f","text":"Snow depths are approximately 80 cm at treeline and 100-120 in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#whumpf"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"47pl","text":"100mm of heavy snowfall and mixed precipitation over the last week have added a significant new load to the snowpack. Strong southwesterly winds have redistributed this load to create deeper deposits in lee features at treeline and above. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mf10","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f65r3","text":"The mid-November crust is up to 5cm thick and found down 70-150cm with faceting below the crust. The lower snowpack contains several early season crusts which appear well bonded.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"77ed1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22hhn","text":"Snowpack depths exceed 300cm at treeline and alpine elevations, while below 1600m the snowpack decreases rapidly with elevation. At lower elevations, a mix of rain and snow has created a saturated upper snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5dmt1","text":"The recent storm has formed new wind slabs in lee features in the alpine and treeline. There is likely a new crust below 1800m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkb6v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fnogp","text":"A steady storm pattern has given the snowpack little time to stabilize between snowfalls. Underneath around 1 m of all this recent storm snow lies a rain crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe2b6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"du7s6","text":"The lower snowpack consists of a series of early season crusts. These appear to be strong, but shallow alpine slopes along the eastern side of the Rockies towards Jasper may have weaker, faceted snow near the ground. Anywhere this type of basal snowpack condition exists is a serious concern with recent loading. There is potential for storm slab releases to trigger deeper snowpack layers and produce very large avalanches in these areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1dk50","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5ajh","text":"Snowpack depths are anticipated to be approaching 3 m in the alpine and around 1 m at treeline. Pine Pass area is currently the leader for snowpack depths so far this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"96s51","text":"The warm, wet storm from early in the week brought 20-30 mm of precipitation to the region. Above an estimated 2100 metres, this fell as snow under the influence of strong southwest winds. This added to the load over a layer of surface hoar now down an estimated 90-120 cm as well as a a deeper crust/facet combo layer that produced large avalanches during the region's last storm (Saturday).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ald5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5l63","text":"Rain-wetted surfaces below about 2100 m will see a refreeze over Wednesday night that should effectively lock the snowpack in place at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81b5e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5981","text":"Average snowpack depths in the alpine are now likely closer to 150-200 cm. Below treeline, depths of 30-50 cm have been reported around 500 m, decreasing dramatically with elevation, and still below threshold for avalanches in many areas. Early season hazards such as rocks, stumps, and creeks are still a concern below the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c32p4","text":"Up to 80mm of heavy snowfall and mixed precipitation over the last week have added a significant new load to the snowpack. Strong southwesterly winds have redistributed this load to create deeper deposits in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"at264","text":"A surface hoar layer has been observed down 40 to 50cm in the Toby Creek drainage in wind sheltered features. Recent avalanche observations have shown this layer to be reactive. The mid-November rain crust exists throughout the region below 1900m, around 60-100cm down in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b71b2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3857f","text":"The lower snowpack holds several early season crusts. A late October facet/crust layer of concern sits at the bottom of the snowpack above 1900m. This layer continues to produce results on snowpack tests, and will likely continue to be an issue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7e0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fo4ka","text":"Average snowpack depth at treeline is 100cm - 180cm, with the deepest snowpack found near the Bugaboos. Elevated freezing levels over the past week have created moist snow at lower elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2o7q5","text":"Storm totals of up to 60mm of mixed precipitation and heavy snow over the last week have landed on an already wet upper snowpack that is rapidly settling with mild temperatures. A series of rain crusts formed over the last week exist in the upper snowpack, each separated by around 10cm of moist snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fem40","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m5en","text":"The mid-November crust is down 40-90cm and is up to 10cm thick. The lower snowpack is a series of crust and facet layers. At the bottom of the snowpack, up to 20 cm of faceted snow sits on the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"784h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dge33","text":"Snowpack depths at treeline range from 50-100 cm, with alpine depths exceeding 150 cm in areas. Below 1700m, snowpack depths decrease rapidly with poor coverage in many below treeline areas. The entire snowpack is saturated at lower elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9qac5","text":"Strong southwesterly winds have redistributed recent storm totals of up to 120mm into deeper deposits at treeline and above. At lower elevations a melt freeze crust sits at the snow surface, over refrozen wet snow to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eck10","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6sr7","text":"The mid-November crust is up to 5cm thick and found down 70-150cm with faceting below the crust. The lower snowpack contains several early season crusts which appear well bonded.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7r2c4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66n9e","text":"Snowpack depths exceed 250cm at treeline and alpine elevations, while below 1600m the snowpack decreases rapidly with elevation. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dh4di","text":"A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however heavy rain recently affected the snowpack at all elevations. Strong surface crusts now exist at all elevations and have effectively locked the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vp2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64mf","text":"Recent indications of our region's existing (but eroding) snowpack suggested alpine snowpack depths around 150 cm, with depth tapering dramatically with elevation to about 30-60 cm at treeline. Snow cover is thin and below threshold for avalanches below about 1300 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e88n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jjah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5beno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bb5au","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"96s51","text":"Moderate to strong westerly winds were observed forming new wind slabs on the surface from upper treeline to alpine in the neighbouring Sea to Sky on Thursday. Similar action was likely taking place farther inland.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3vhv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"61pgq","text":"The warm, wet storm from early in the week brought 20-30 mm of precipitation to the region. Above an estimated 2100 metres, this fell as snow under the influence of strong southwest winds. This added to the load over a layer of surface hoar now down an estimated 90-120 cm as well as a deeper crust/facet combo layer that produced large avalanches during the region's last storm (Saturday).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ald5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5l63","text":"Rain-wetted surfaces below about 2100 m have undergone a refreeze that should effectively lock the snowpack in place at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81b5e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5981","text":"Average snowpack depths in the alpine are now likely closer to 150-200 cm. Below treeline, depths of 30-50 cm have been reported around 500 m, decreasing dramatically with elevation, and still below threshold for avalanches in many areas. Early season hazards such as rocks, stumps, and creeks are still a concern below the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c1hvb","text":"Strong southwesterly winds have redistributed recent storm totals of up to 80mm into deep, reactive deposits at treeline and above. At lower elevations a melt freeze crust sits at the snow surface, over refrozen wet snow to ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bm2ta","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"edmd2","text":"A surface hoar layer in the Toby Creek drainage sits down 30 to 60cm in sheltered features at treeline and below. We have limited knowledge of the distribution of this layer, however recent avalanche observations have shown this layer to be reactive. The mid-November rain crust exists throughout the region below 1900m, around 60-100cm deep in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m3s6","text":"The lower snowpack holds several early season crusts. A late October facet/crust layer of concern sits at the bottom of the snowpack above 1900m. This layer continues to produce results on snowpack tests, and will likely continue to be an issue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1r7o0","text":"Average snowpack depth at treeline is 100cm - 180cm, with the deepest snowpack found near the Bugaboos. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5dmt1","text":"Wind slabs will be found in wind exposed terrain in the treeline and alpine. A new crust exists below 1700m. The mid November rain crust can be found down 1m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40eq6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"du7s6","text":"The lower snowpack consists of a series of early season crusts. These appear to be strong, but shallow alpine slopes along the eastern side of the Rockies towards Jasper may have weaker, faceted snow near the ground. Anywhere this type of basal snowpack condition exists is a serious concern with recent loading. There is potential for storm slab releases to trigger deeper snowpack layers and produce very large avalanches in these areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1dk50","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5ajh","text":"Snowpack depths are anticipated to be approaching 3 m in the alpine and around 150cm at treeline. Pine Pass area is currently the leader for snowpack depths so far this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4ihnn","text":"About 20 cm of low density snow has been redistributed by recent westerly winds in exposed areas in the alpine. Below 2100 metres, this overlies up to two metres of moist snow from rain during Tuesday night's atmospheric river. The refrozen surface crust from this event is supportive from the lower extent of the snowpack to about 1700 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75j6i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6f751","text":"Numerous snow profiles in the Whistler area on Thursday yielded no significant shears on weak layers that existed in advance of the storm, meaning we can cautiously reclassify persistent weak layers like our mid-November crust/facets and late-November surface hoar as dormant. Places to avoid testing this idea would include steep, shallow snowpack areas above 2100 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b4jn1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4o61","text":"Average snow depths at treeline are now likely closer to 150-200 cm, with a whopping 450+ cm above 1900 metres. Snowpack depths taper dramatically to below threshold for avalanches very near the treeline/below treeline boundary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3huoa","text":"A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however recent heavy rain followed by subzero temperatures has formed strong surface crusts at all elevations. This has effectively locked the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of dry snow that may exist in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9vhk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc3bf","text":"Treeline snow depths in advance of the storm were around 80-100 cm but rain has eroded some of this. Much of treeline and almost all below treeline elevations are still below threshold depths for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5bfpo","text":"Cold temperatures will form a capping rain crust on the snow surface as a result of heavy rain soaking the upper snowpack. In the high alpine (above 2400m) up to 50 cm of moist new snow accumulation is possible from Wednesday's storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d8v8f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jg37","text":"Previously, the mid-November rain crust could be found near the base of the snowpack. It is likely that rain has mainly broken-down this crust at treeline and below, and amalgamated the snowpack into uniform melt forms.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd1ak","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6okk5","text":"Snowpack depths range from 10-80 cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Rain has washed away the snowpack below 1900m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6liii","text":"Another 5-10 cm of new snow will add to last week's 30 cm of storm snow. This new snow will continue to be transported by moderate to strong southerly winds into wind slabs in the alpine and treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7lmdp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e1ce6","text":"A facet/crust layer can be found near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been reported as being reactive to human triggering in the past week, with a notable skier-remote avalanche on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facet-crust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fqv28","text":"Cold temperatures will start to form a capping rain crust on the snow surface as a result of heavy rain soaking the upper snowpack. In the high alpine (above 2400m) up to 50 cm of moist new snow accumulation is possible from Wednesday's storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aha44","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ealpk","text":"Previously, 2 early season crusts could be found in the snowpack below 2300m. It is likely that rain has mainly eliminated these crusts, and amalgamated the snowpack into uniform melt forms below 2300m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bju4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d281","text":"Snowpack depths range from 10-80cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Rain has washed away the snowpack below 1900m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rr6s","text":"Mixed precipitation and rain have left a melt freeze crust at the surface, overlying a very moist to wet upper snowpack with multiple crusts throughout. Isolated areas of sheltered alpine features may still hold dry wind effected snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgp1j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"gi2m","text":"The mid-November crust is down 40-90cm and is up to 10cm thick. At higher elevations the lower snowpack is a series of crust and facet layers with up to 20 cm of faceted snow sits on the ground. The entire snowpack was saturated at mid and lower elevations and is now refrozen.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3mb7v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dj4lo","text":"Snowpack depths at treeline range from 50-100 cm, with alpine depths exceeding 120 cm in areas. Below 1700m, snowpack depths decrease rapidly with poor coverage in many below treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dtrke","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8k6sc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"com5","text":"Wind slabs will still be found in exposed terrain in the treeline and alpine. A new crust has formed from recent rain and high freezing levels, we expect this crust exists below 1700m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t1h4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2le1e","text":"The mid and lower snowpack contains multiple crusts that seem to be holding strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"54ghg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bj3n6","text":"Snowpack depths are currently around 100 cm below treeline, and shrink rapidly below 1600m. Alpine snowpacks are expected to be 160 to 250 with the deepest snowpacks found around Blue River and Valemont.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"espqg","text":"New snow overnight and throughout the day today will sit on a thick rain crust on the snow surface on all aspects below 2400m. In the high alpine (above 2400m) new snow overlies a variety of wind-affected surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":191,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bnd62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9r6d1","text":"Previously, the mid-November rain crust could be found near the base of the snowpack. It is likely that rain has mainly broken-down this crust at treeline and below, and amalgamated the snowpack into a thick rain crust with uniform melt forms below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fie1i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dq5l","text":"Snowpack depths range from 10-80 cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Rain has washed away the snowpack below 1900m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dsicp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-effect"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8ot8q","text":"New snow from overnight and throughout the day will sit on a thick rain crust on all aspects below 2400m. In the high alpine (above 2400m) new snow overlies a variety of wind-affected surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":170,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dqffh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5tj6","text":"Previously, 2 early season crusts could be found in the snowpack below 2300m. It is likely that rain has mainly eliminated these crusts, and amalgamated the snowpack into a thick rain crust with uniform melt forms below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"584je","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qj4d","text":"Snowpack depths range from 10-80cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Rain has washed away the snowpack below 1900m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-effect"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9qac5","text":"The snowpack is drying and cooling after last weeks deluge of rain. A dusting of up to 10 cm fresh snow overlies a mostly supportive crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6q83k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6sr7","text":"The mid-November crust is up to 5cm thick and found down 70-150 cm with faceting below the crust. The lower snowpack contains several early season crusts which appear well bonded.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7r2c4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"974a3","text":"Snowpack depths range from 120-250+ cm at treeline and alpine elevations, while below 1600m the snowpack decreases rapidly with elevation. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cupv5","text":"Northerly outflow winds may create reverse loading in the alpine and treeline. Due to varied wind directions in the past week, expect to find a mix of old and new wind slabs on all aspects alpine and treeline. Expect these wind slabs to be stiffening with a significant drop in temperatures overnight on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f50ph","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mvj8","text":"Snow depth at treeline is approximately 80-120 cm, depths in the alpine range from 100-160 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4co6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ag6m","text":"A facet/crust layer can be found near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been reported as being reactive to human triggering in the past week, with a notable skier-remote avalanche on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":17,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#reverse-loading"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facet-crust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1b187","text":"30-60 cm of snow in the last 48 hours continues to be redistributed and built into slabs by moderate to strong winds. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2sj0d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7g16","text":"The previous wet storm produced a new crust that was buried Nov 30 or Dec 1. This crust exists up to 2000 m in the southwest of the region, and may only be found up to 1200 m in areas east of Terrace. Expect slab avalanches to propagate more easily on this crust and run far.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c00b6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"761aa","text":"At higher elevations where this crust is not present, the storm snow overlies old wind slab or wind stripped ridge tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12ju0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e7gcr","text":"Treeline snowpack depths are estimated to be around 2-3 m, and a prominent crust can be found near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"djarb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bjgn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"edg43","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8mgur","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5dmt1","text":"Wind slabs will be found in wind exposed terrain in the treeline and alpine. A new crust exists below 1700m. The mid November rain crust can be found down 1m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40eq6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"du7s6","text":"The lower snowpack consists of a series of early season crusts. These appear to be strong, but shallow alpine slopes along the eastern side of the Rockies towards Jasper may have weaker, faceted snow near the ground. Avoid thick to thin areas where you are more likely to be able to trigger this deeper instability. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1dk50","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5ajh","text":"Snowpack depths are anticipated to be approaching 3 m in the alpine and around 150cm at treeline. Pine Pass area is currently the leader for snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c1hvb","text":"The snowpack is cooling and drying from the recent deluge of weather. With freezing temperatures a surface crust formed, which is now covered by 10-40 cm of snowfall from the past few days. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ilab","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"apknu","text":"The mid-November rain crust exists throughout the region below 1900m, around 60-100cm deep in the snowpack. A late October facet/crust layer of concern sits at the bottom of the snowpack above 1900m. This layer continues to produce results with explosives and in snowpack tests, and will likely continue to be an issue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rscl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2unke","text":"Around the Toby Creek drainage, a surface hoar layer sits down 30 to 60cm in sheltered features at treeline and below. We have limited knowledge of the distribution of this layer, however recent avalanche observations have shown this layer to be reactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1r7o0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckq5g","text":"Average snowpack depth at treeline is 100-180cm, with the deepest snowpack found near the Bugaboos. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"96s51","text":"A windy conclusion to last week's storm has likely left wind slabs perched in leeward terrain features in the alpine and upper treeline. Wind slabs may see some redistribution Saturday as winds shift northwest. Below 2100 meters, this wind affected snow overlies a moist upper snowpack which is likely solidifying and bonding in the cold temperatures. Rain-wetted surfaces below 1800 m have refrozen into a thick, supportive crust that should effectively lock the snowpack in place at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3vhv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"61pgq","text":"A couple of buried weak layers produced large avalanches during a previous storm. Snowpack models indicate that these layers have been reset by recent rain at treeline, but uncertainty remains around their status in the alpine. These include a layer of surface hoar down an estimated 90-120 cm and deeper crust/facet combo layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ald5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5l63","text":"Average snowpack depths in the alpine are now likely closer to 150-200 cm. Below treeline, depths of 30-50 cm have been reported around 500 m, decreasing dramatically with elevation, and still below threshold for avalanches in many areas. Early season hazards such as rocks, stumps, and creeks are still a concern below the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4ihnn","text":"About 20 cm of recent low density snow has been wind loaded into lee terrain features by westerly winds in the alpine and upper treeline. Wind slabs may see some redistribution Saturday as winds shift northwest. Below 2100 meters, this overlies a moist upper snowpack which is likely solidifying in the cold temperatures. Rain-wetted surfaces below 1700 m have refrozen into a thick, supportive crust that should effectively lock the snowpack in place at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75j6i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6f751","text":"Numerous snow profiles in the Whistler area on Thursday yielded no significant shears on weak layers that existed in advance of the storm, meaning we can cautiously reclassify persistent weak layers like our mid-November crust/facets and late-November surface hoar as dormant. Places to avoid testing this idea would include steep, shallow snowpack areas above 2100 meters.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b4jn1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4o61","text":"Average snow depths at treeline are now likely closer to 150-200 cm, with a whopping 450+ cm above 1900 metres. Snowpack depths taper dramatically to below threshold very near the treeline/below treeline boundary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rr6s","text":"The snowpack is drying and cooling with dropping temperatures. Mixed precipitation and rain have left a melt freeze crust at the surface, overlying a moist to wet upper snowpack with multiple crusts throughout. Isolated areas of sheltered alpine features may still hold dry wind effected snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgp1j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"gi2m","text":"The mid-November crust is down 40-90cm and is up to 10cm thick. At higher elevations the lower snowpack is a series of crust and facet layers with up to 20 cm of faceted snow sits on the ground. The entire snowpack was saturated at mid and lower elevations and is now refrozen.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3mb7v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dj4lo","text":"Snowpack depths at treeline range from 50-100 cm, with alpine depths exceeding 120 cm in areas. Below 1700m, snowpack depths decrease rapidly with poor coverage in many below treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3huoa","text":"A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however recent heavy rain followed by subzero temperatures has formed strong surface crusts at all elevations. This has effectively locked the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of dry snow that may exist in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9vhk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc3bf","text":"Treeline snow depths in advance of the storm were around 80-100 cm but rain has eroded some of this. Much of treeline and almost all below treeline elevations are still below threshold depths for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dh4di","text":"A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however heavy rain recently affected the snowpack at all elevations. Strong surface crusts now exist at all elevations and have effectively locked the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vp2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64mf","text":"Recent indications of our region's existing (but eroding) snowpack suggested alpine snowpack depths around 150 cm, with depth tapering dramatically with elevation to about 30-60 cm at treeline. Snow cover is thin and below threshold for avalanches below about 1300 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e88n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jjah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5beno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bb5au","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"44m1n","text":"Varied wind directions in the past week will create a mix of old and new wind slabs on all aspects of the alpine and treeline. Expect these wind slabs to be quite stiff from the drop in temperatures on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4nkq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7hk0c","text":"Snow depth at treeline is approximately 80-120 cm, depths in the alpine range from 100-160 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7i1vi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e6ere","text":"A facet/crust layer can be found near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been reported as being reactive to human triggering in the past week, with a notable skier-remote avalanche on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facet-crust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5dmt1","text":"Wind slabs will be found in wind exposed terrain in the treeline and alpine. A crust exists below 1700m. The mid November rain crust can be found down 1m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40eq6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"du7s6","text":"The lower snowpack consists of a series of early season crusts. These appear to be strong, but shallow alpine slopes along the eastern side of the Rockies towards Jasper may have weaker, faceted snow near the ground. Avoid thick to thin areas where you are more likely to be able to trigger this deeper instability. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1dk50","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5ajh","text":"Snowpack depths are anticipated to be approaching 3 m in the alpine and around 150cm at treeline. Pine Pass area is currently the leader for snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ft23","text":"10-30 cm fresh snow covers a supportive crust which has been found as high as 2400 m. Winds have exposed the crust in open areas and built wind slabs in leeward terrain, loose snow persists in protected areas and depressions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cmdgl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfbvh","text":"Below the surface crust, the snowpack is generally well-consolidated with a few early season crusts. The mid-November crust is found down 70-150 cm with faceting below the crust. This feature disappears above 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8uisf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"efeqo","text":"Snowpack depths range from 100-250 cm at treeline and above. Below 1600m the snowpack decreases rapidly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9qac5","text":"Up to 20 cm loose snow covers a crust in protected areas and depressions at treeline and above. Wind has redistributed snow and exposed the crust in any open terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4di0n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"df7jt","text":"Below the Dec 1 surface crust, the snowpack is generally well-consolidated with a few early season crusts. The mid-November crust is found down 70-150 cm with faceting below the crust; this feature disappears above 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21q0d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8mvo4","text":"Snowpack depths range from 120-250+ cm at treeline and above. Below 1600m the snowpack decreases rapidly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c45al","text":"Wind slab exists on all aspects in the alpine and treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5rs0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"240ve","text":"The early December crust exists below 1800m on all aspects and has as much as 25cm of low density snow above it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6r0u6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92f","text":"The November 4 facet/crust combo can be found in the alpine down 150 to 250cm. Snowpack depths in the alpine are between 200cm and 300cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7st41","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fh8j6","text":"For an indepth look into the recent weather, current snowpack and our thoughts for the future visit the Forecasters  Blog.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":117,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/blogs/the-river-has-run-dry"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cb058","text":"15-20 cm of new snow sits on top of a thick rain crust on all aspects below 2400m. In the high alpine (above 2400m) new snow overlies a variety of wind-affected surfaces. Westerly winds will have redistributed the new snow into wind slabs in the alpine and treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"jtnj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"af0u0","text":"Previously, 2 early season crusts could be found in the snowpack below 2300m. It is likely that last week's rain has begun to break down these crusts, and amalgamated the lower snowpack into melt forms below the thick capping rain crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8fobl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avksq","text":"Snowpack depths range from 10-80cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Rain has washed away the snowpack below 1900m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-effect"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dh4di","text":"A skiff of new snow sits over a thick, supportive surface crusts at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vp2o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64mf","text":"Recent indications of the region's surviving snowpack suggested alpine depths around 150 cm, depth tapering dramatically with elevation to about 30-60 cm at treeline. Snow cover is thin and below threshold for avalanches below about 1300 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e88n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jjah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5beno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bb5au","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e3b3j","text":"15-20 cm of new snow sits on top of a thick rain crust on all aspects below 2400m. Above 2400m, strong to extreme winds have created a variety of wind-affected surfaces. Westerly winds will have redistributed this new snow into wind slabs in the alpine and treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"304vs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23sul","text":"Previously, the mid-November rain crust could be found near the base of the snowpack. It is likely that rain has begun to break down this crust at treeline and below, and amalgamated the lower snowpack into melt forms with a thick capping rain crust above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3grd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"42tvg","text":"Snowpack depths range from 10-80 cm at treeline elevations. Higher elevations may hold a deeper snowpack, but will also be more heavily impacted by recent winds. Rain has washed away the snowpack below 1900m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1gp3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rr6s","text":"Up to 15 cm low density snow covers a widespread and supportive crust from last weeks deluge of rain. The snowpack is generally well consolidated, at upper elevations a few crusts may be found in the lower snowpack. At mid and lower elevations the entire snowpack was saturated and is now frozen and uniform.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cd9h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ekalp","text":"Snowpack depths at treeline range from 50-110 cm, with alpine depths exceeding 120 cm in areas. Below 1800m, snowpack depths decrease rapidly with poor coverage in many below treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1efml","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6r6mt","text":"This MIN from Dec 3 captures the K-B snowpack well. Note that there are very few field observations from the Kootenay Boundary Forecast Region. If you venture out in the mountains, please share your observations and photos on the Mountain Information Network","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":5,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/32674633-ecb6-49ed-a0b3-752f2aad45a9"}}}}