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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanche activity has been reported. In the far north of the region on Friday and Saturday loose wet avalanche activity up to size 2 was reported on solar aspects. Sporadic natural slab avalanches were also reported in the alpine and treeline, but no activity was reported from north aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Natural avalanche activity has tapered off but concern remains for human triggering loose wet avalanches at lower elevations and&nbsp; persistent slab avalanches on northerly aspects in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Natural avalanche activity has tapered off, but concern remains for human triggering loose wet avalanches during the heat of the day and persistent slab avalanches in north facing alpine terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The wet loose avalanche cycle from last Sunday to Friday diminished as cooler, seasonal temperatures returned to the mountains on Saturday. Evidence of the cycle is widespread at all elevations, with recent avalanches up to size 3 found mostly on southeast to southwest aspects. A few large slab avalanches were also triggered on other aspects, with many of them running to valley bottom.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, cooling temperatures and inbound snowfall will shift concerns to new snow instabilities over the near term. These are likely to present initially as small new wind slabs forming on lee slopes at higher elevations. The re-emergence of the sun from Wednesday onward will shift us back into a spring pattern of loose wet avalanche concerns increasing with sun and warming each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The wet loose avalanche cycle from last Sunday to Friday diminished as cooler, seasonal temperatures returned to the mountains on Saturday. Evidence of the cycle is widespread at all elevations, with recent avalanches up to size 3 found mostly on southeast to southwest aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, cooling temperatures and inbound snowfall will shift concerns to new snow instabilities over the near term. These are likely to present initially as small new wind slabs forming on lee slopes at higher elevations. The re-emergence of the sun from Wednesday onward will shift us back into a spring pattern of loose wet avalanche concerns increasing with sun and warming each day. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity to report from Saturday or Sunday. On Friday natural loose wet activity to size 2 was reported throughout the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new avalanches observed</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Preliminary reports from Tuesday in the Revelstoke area showed explosives control yielding mainly small (size 1-1.5) storm slab results, with slab depths of 10-20 cm. North to northeast aspects were the focal point and wide fracture propagations in these results were attributed to a poor bond between the new snow and the previous surface of crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Monday's reports showed</span><span class="s_E6FD2046"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">some skier triggered small wind slabs composed of new snow at ridgetop as well as continued small natural loose wet avalanches at low elevations where the snowpack remains isothermal (slushy).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, new wind slabs should be the primary avalanche problem, but one that may become touchier with warming and possible sun exposure on Wednesday. The same sun and warming will reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems over the coming days, with new snow being the first to shed from steeper slopes as warming takes effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports from Monday showed included a few more 12-24 hour old observations of avalanches induced by recent warm temperatures. These included a size 2.5 glide slab at 2200 metres, a size 2 (large) loose wet avalanche at 1900 metres, and several small (size 1) wet slabs at 1250 metres. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, avalanche danger will remain linked with daytime warming and especially sun exposure. New snow from Tuesday's storm will be the first to shed from steeper slopes as warming takes effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there was a report near Fernie of a skier triggered, size 2.5 wet slab avalanche that began as a loose wet avalanche and then gathered mass which ran much further than expected through low angle terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">There are no reports of avalanche activity in the past few days.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday the expected solar input might trigger the new snow as loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday several loose avalanches and slab avalanches up to size 2 which released in the recent storm snow were reported. No avalanche activity was reported on Sunday and Monday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the far north of the region on Friday and Saturday loose wet avalanche activity to size 2 was reported on solar aspects. Sporadic natural slab avalanches were also reported in the alpine and treeline, but no activity was reported from north aspects. Very little activity was reported from areas closer to Whistler.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the far north of the region on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday loose wet avalanche activity up to size 2 was reported on solar aspects. Sporadic natural slab avalanches were also reported in the alpine and treeline, but no activity was reported from north aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A few glide slab avalanches up to size 2.5 have been reported near Terrace since Sunday on southerly slopes. Glide slabs typically happen on steep, smooth terrain features such as rock slabs or grassy slopes with little roughness. They are most common on southerly aspects, but during especially warm weather, may occur on shady aspects as well. Slopes with obvious large cracks (glide cracks) as well as slopes with a known history of glide releases are best avoided.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be very likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Preliminary reports from Tuesday in the Revelstoke area showed explosives control yielding mainly small (size 1-1.5) storm slab results, with slab depths of 10-20 cm. North to northeast aspects were the focal point and wide fracture propagations in these results were attributed to a poor bond between the new snow and the previous surface of crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Monday's reports showed some skier triggered small wind slabs composed of new snow at ridgetop as well as continued small natural loose wet avalanches at low elevations where the snowpack remains isothermal (slushy).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, new wind slabs should be the primary avalanche problem, but one that may become touchier with warming and possible sun exposure on Wednesday. The same sun and warming will reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems over the coming days, with new snow being the first to shed from steeper slopes as warming takes effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region, but neighbouring regions have shown some skier triggered small wind slabs composed of new snow at ridgetop as well as continued small natural loose wet avalanches at low elevations where the snowpack remains isothermal (slushy).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, new wind slabs should be the primary avalanche problem, but one that may become touchier with warming and possible sun exposure on Wednesday. The same sun and warming will reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems over the coming days, with new snow being the first to shed from steeper slopes as warming takes effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity to report from Sunday or Monday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports from Tuesday showed skier traffic, ski cutting and explosives control yielding mainly small (size 1-1.5) storm slab releases, with slab depths of 10-20 cm. North to northeast aspects were the focal point and wide fracture propagations in these results were attributed to a poor bond between the new snow and the previous surface of crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggering and may become touchier with daytime warming. Meanwhile, an ample supply of new snow is in place to reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems as sunshine and warming take hold each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in the Purcells on Tuesday, but reports from neighbouring regions showed new snow from Tuesday's storm reacting to skier traffic, ski cutting, and explosives control with 10-25 cm-deep slabs propagating easily and widely over previous surface crusts. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">All aspects were represented in reports, with a focus on north to northeast aspects as a result of loading by southwest winds. Similar conditions are likely to exist in areas of the Purcells that received more than a skiff of new snow from Tuesday's storm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, lingering wind slabs (in areas with new snow) may still react to skier triggering and may also become touchier with warming. In some areas an ample supply of new snow is in place to reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems as sunshine and warming take hold each day. Where less new snow exists, loose wet activity may be slightly more subdued.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there was a report near Fernie of a skier triggered, size 2.5 wet slab avalanche that began as a loose wet avalanche and then gathered mass which ran much further than expected through low angle terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">There have been no reports of avalanches in the past few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday several loose avalanches and slab avalanches up to size 2 which released in the recent storm snow were reported. No avalanche activity was reported on Sunday and Monday.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the north of the region on Tuesday a natural size 2 loose wet avalanche and a skier triggered size 1 wind slab avalanche on a northerly aspect were reported. On Monday loose wet avalanche activity up to size 2 was reported on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few glide slab avalanches up to size 2.5 have been reported near Terrace since Sunday on southerly slopes. Glide slabs typically happen on steep, smooth terrain features such as rock slabs or grassy slopes with little roughness. They are most common on southerly aspects, but during especially warm weather, may occur on shady aspects as well. Slopes with obvious large cracks (glide cracks) as well as slopes with a known history of glide releases are best avoided.</span><span class="s_1681A555" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports from Tuesday showed skier traffic, ski cutting, and explosives control yielding mainly small (size 1-1.5) storm slab releases, with slab depths of 10-20 cm. North to northeast aspects were the focal point and wide fracture propagations in these results were attributed to a poor bond between the </span><span class="s_3FE45715">new snow and the previous surface of crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggering and may become touchier with daytime warming. Meanwhile, an ample supply of new snow is in place to reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems as sunshine and warming take hold each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region, but reports from neighbouring regions showed new snow from Tuesday's storm reacting to skier traffic, ski cutting, and explosives control with 10-25 cm-deep slabs propagating easily over previous surface crusts. All aspects were represented in reports, with a focus on north to northeast aspects as a result of loading by southwest winds. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggering and may become touchier with daytime warming. Meanwhile, an ample supply of new snow is in place to reinvigorate loose wet avalanche problems as sunshine and warming take hold each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday and Wednesday there were reports of skier triggered thin wind slabs to size 1.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few loose dry avalanches on steep northern aspects were observed but no new slab avalanche activity. Observations were limited due to cloud cover and conditions. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wednesday's reports showed similar activity to Tuesday, with more activity noted on all aspects with thicker wind-loaded slabs more prominent on north to east aspects and wet slabs and loose wet releases observed on sun-exposed south to west aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports from Tuesday showed skier traffic, ski cutting and explosives control yielding mainly small (size 1-1.5) storm slab releases, with slab depths of 10-20 cm. North to northeast aspects were the focal point and wide fracture propagations in these results were attributed to a poor bond between the new snow and the previous surface of crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, expect continuing warm, sunny weather to ramp up loose wet avalanche problems with each day's warming cycle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in the Purcells over the past couple of days, but reports from </span><span class="s_3FE45715">neighbouring regions have shown the snow from Tuesday's storm reacting to skier traffic, ski cutting, and explosives control with 10-25 cm-deep slabs propagating easily over previous surface crusts. All aspects were represented in reports, with thicker wind-loaded slabs more prominent on north to east aspects and wet slabs observed on sun-exposed south to west aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Similar conditions were likely to exist in areas of the Purcells that received more than a skiff of new snow from Tuesday's storm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, expect continuing warm, sunny weather to ramp up loose wet avalanche problems with each day's warming cycle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there was a report near Fernie of a skier triggered, size 2.5 wet slab avalanche that began as a loose wet avalanche and then gathered mass which ran much further than expected through low angle terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">There have been no reports of avalanches in the past few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday several loose dry and wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. A few wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were observed on solar aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday several loose avalanches and slab avalanches up to size were reported.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the north of the region on Wednesday several size 1 loose dry and wind slab avalanches were reported in the alpine and at treeline on north and west aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday a natural size 2 loose wet avalanche and a skier triggered size 1 wind slab avalanche on a northerly aspect were reported. On Monday loose wet avalanche activity up to size 2 was reported on solar aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few glide slab avalanches up to size 2.5 have been reported near Terrace since Sunday on southerly slopes. Glide slabs typically happen on steep, smooth terrain features such as rock slabs or grassy slopes with little roughness. They are most common on southerly aspects, but during especially warm weather, may occur on shady aspects as well. Slopes with obvious large cracks (glide cracks) as well as slopes with a known history of glide releases are best avoided.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wednesday's reports showed similar activity to Tuesday, with more activity noted on all aspects </span><span class="s_3FE45715">with thicker wind-loaded slabs more prominent on north to east aspects and wet slabs and loose wet releases observed on sun-exposed south to west aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports from Tuesday showed skier traffic, ski cutting, and explosives control yielding mainly small (size 1-1.5) storm slab releases, with slab depths of 10-20 cm. North to northeast aspects were the focal point and wide fracture propagations in these results were attributed to a poor bond between the new snow and the previous surface of crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, expect continuing warm, sunny weather to ramp up loose wet avalanche problems with each day's warming cycle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Several natural loose wet and storm slab avalanches were reported in the region on Wednesday. Similar but more numerous reports from neighbouring regions have shown the snow from Tuesday's storm reacting to skier traffic, ski cutting, and explosives control with 10-25 cm-deep slabs propagating easily over previous surface crusts. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">All aspects were represented in reports, with thicker wind-loaded slabs more prominent on north to east aspects and wet slabs observed on sun-exposed south to west aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Looking forward, expect continuing warm, sunny weather to ramp up loose wet avalanche problems with each day's warming cycle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday and Wednesday there were reports of skier triggered thin wind slabs to size 1.5. On Wednesday loose wet avalanches to size 1 were observed in the afternoon on solar aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Numerous sluffs within the new storm snow were observed on solar aspects but the cloud cover kept the solar radiation to a minimum. Friday is to be sunnier, so more activity is expected.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, several size 1-1.5 wind slab avalanches were triggered in the alpine (15-30 cm thick). One natural size 1.5 persistent slab avalanche occurred on a southwest aspect at 2100 m with limited propagation.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Earlier in the week, wind slabs were reported on north and east aspects while loose wet releases were observed on sun-exposed south to west aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Minimal avalanche activity has been reported in the Purcells over the past couple days. One small naturally-triggered wind slab was observed on a northeast alpine slope on Thursday. Looking forward, expect continuing warm, sunny weather to ramp up loose wet avalanche problems with each day's warming cycle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there was a report near Fernie of a skier triggered, size 2.5 wet slab avalanche that began as a loose wet avalanche and then gathered mass which ran much further than expected through low angle terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Friday, there were reports of a few loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 out of steep, sun-exposed terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday several skier triggered up to size 1.5 wind slab avalanches at isolated terrain features as for example along ridges were reported.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Over the past couple of days several loose dry and wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. A few wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were also observed on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday no new avalanche activity was observed.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the north of the region on Wednesday several size 1 loose dry and wind slab avalanches were reported in the alpine and at treeline on north and west aspects. On Tuesday a natural size 2 loose wet avalanche and a skier triggered size 1 wind slab avalanche on a northerly aspect were reported. On Monday loose wet avalanche activity up to size 2 was reported on solar aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Over the past few days, loose wet avalanches (size 1-2) have been observed on sun-exposed south to west facing slopes and wind slabs (size 1-2) reported on north to east aspects. North to northeast aspects were the focal point for slab avalanches with wide fracture propagations attributed to a poor bond between the new snow and old crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Activity on Thursday was limited to a small skier triggered wind slab on a north-facing alpine slope. Several natural loose wet and storm slab avalanches were reported earlier in the week following Tuesday's storm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday only few small loose wet and loose dry avalanches were observed. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday loose wet avalanches to size 1 were observed in the afternoon on solar aspects. On Tuesday and Wednesday there were reports of skier triggered thin wind slabs to size 1.5.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few new loose wet slides up to sz 1 were observed in steep solar terrain on Friday.  No new slab activity was noted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches on south-facing slopes have been the predominant type of avalanche activity over the past few days. Small (size 1) wind slabs in the alpine have also been reactive to human triggering over the past week, but activity has dwindled recently.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, watch for loose wet avalanches if the sun pokes out, and remain cautious of wind slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Minimal avalanche activity has been reported in the Purcells over the past few days. A few small wind slabs have been reported on northeast alpine slopes and loose wet avalanches have been observed in steep south-facing terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, watch for loose wet avalanches if the sun pokes out, and remain cautious of wind slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Friday, there were reports of a few loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 out of steep, sun-exposed terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday there were reports of several skier triggered size 1.5 wind slab avalanches in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few size 2 loose wet and wet slab avalanches on southerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be likely on sun-affected slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday a few large (size 2-3) skier triggered slab avalanches were reported on north-facing slopes above 2300 m. This highlights the fact winter-like conditions can still be found in shaded alpine terrain, as several other size 1-2 slab avalanches have been reported in this type of terrain over the past few days. Elsewhere, the predominant avalanche activity has been loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes (mostly south and west facing).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanches have been reported. Several loose wet and storm slab avalanches were reported earlier in the week following Tuesday's storm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday a few loose wet and loose dry avalanches were observed to size 1. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Riders have triggered a few small (size 1) slabs in north-facing alpine terrain over the past few days (see this </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a5fdc8a1-c7cf-4172-98cc-603cc236444a" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> for an example). Although small, they serve as a reminder to use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches could have severe consequences. Small loose wet avalanches also remain possible on sun-exposed slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No notable avalanches have been reported over the past few days. Activity has been limited to a few small wind slabs on northeast alpine slopes and loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Expect the same pattern to continue.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Friday, there were reports of a few loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 out of steep, sun-exposed terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity to report.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The most recent avalanche activity was of a skier triggered size 1 wind slab avalanche on Saturday on a north aspect at the upper end of tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be possible on sun-affected slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few size 2 loose wet and wet slab avalanches on southerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-affected slopes will increase throughout the day as the sun comes out and temperatures rise.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, a few large (size 2-3) skier triggered slab avalanches were reported on north-facing slopes above 2300 m. Some other smaller slabs have been reported in the same type of terrain over the past few days, highlighting the fact winter-like conditions can still be found in shaded alpine terrain. Small loose wet avalanches remain possible on sun-exposed slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanches have been reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nothing new observed today (limited field observations), but recent loose wet avalanche activity up to size 1.5 has been occurring most days during the peak of the air temperatures and/or intense solar radiation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Riders have triggered a few small slabs (size 1) in north-facing alpine terrain over the past few days (see this </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a5fdc8a1-c7cf-4172-98cc-603cc236444a" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> for an example). Although small, they serve as a reminder to use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches could have severe consequences. Small loose wet avalanches also remain possible on sun-exposed slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No notable avalanches have been reported over the past few days. Activity has been limited to a few small wind slabs on northeast alpine slopes and loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Expect the same pattern to continue.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Last Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Friday, there were reports of a few loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 out of steep, sun-exposed terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity to report.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out and temperatures rise during the day, loose wet avalanches will be possible on sun-affected slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few size 2 loose wet and wet slab avalanches on southerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-affected slopes will increase throughout the day as the sun comes out and temperatures rise.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few small wind slabs were reported in north alpine terrain over the weekend. On Friday, a few larger skier triggered slab avalanches (size 2-3) were reported on north-facing slopes above 2300 m. These avalanches highlight the fact winter-like conditions can still be found in shaded alpine terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, one size 2 wet slab avalanche was reported on an east aspect at 1800 m. Otherwise, no recent avalanches have been reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were observed on Monday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A couple storm slab avalanches were triggered by explosives on Monday, on north aspects around 2500 m. They were 50 cm deep. Otherwise, no new avalanches were observed.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Last Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time or as temperatures rise, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Monday, small (small 1-1.5) loose-dry and loose-wet avalanches were reported with the accumulated snowfall as well as two small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches triggered with explosives. On Tuesday, snowballing was observed in alpine terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity to report.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Last Friday, there were reports of a few size 2 loose wet and wet slab avalanches on southerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-affected slopes will increase throughout the day as the sun comes out and temperatures rise. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-affected slopes will increase throughout the day as the sun comes out and temperatures rise.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, a small (size 1) wind slab was triggered by a skier on a north aspect in alpine terrain. The slab was 20 cm deep and about 10 m wide. Otherwise, no other avalanches were observed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall was observed on Monday, which did not trigger a slab on the slope below. Otherwise, no other avalanches were observed.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wet slides either in the form of slabs or loose are occuring daily with the temperature increases.  In general we are seeing slides mainly in the sz 2 range but large avalanches are possible due to the deeper weak layers.  Always be thinking about consequence as you travel.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there was a report of one size 2 natural loose wet avalanche on a south aspect at 2400 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of natural slab avalanches, size 2-2.5. The size 2 was a west aspect on a steep moraine feature at 2100 m. The size 2.5 was on a northeast aspect at 2300 m and was triggered by an ice fall on a glacier. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few storm slab avalanches were triggered by explosives on Monday, on north aspects around 2500 m. They were 50 cm deep. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the forecast region.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The chances of loose avalanches will increase as the sun comes out or as temperatures rise, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Monday, small (small 1-1.5) loose-dry and loose-wet avalanches were reported with the accumulated snowfall as well as two small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches triggered with explosives. On Tuesday, snowballing was observed in steep terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity to report.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Last Friday, there were reports of a few size 2 loose wet and wet slab avalanches on southerly aspects. The likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-affected slopes will increase throughout the day as the sun comes out and temperatures rise. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the forecast region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of glide slab avalanches, size 1 and 2.5. These occurred on southeast aspects between 2200-2400 m. Both released on rock slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, a small (size 1) wind slab was triggered by a skier on a north aspect in alpine terrain. The slab was 20 cm deep and about 10 m wide.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall was observed on Tuesday, which triggered a small, thin slab avalanche on a steep, unsupported roll.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Another cornice fall was observed on Monday, but it did not trigger a slab on the slope below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported recently. Expect to see an increase of storm snow activity with 20-40 cm of new snow at uppermost elevations within the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there was a report of an explosives triggered size 1.5 slab avalanche.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there was a report of one size 2 natural loose wet avalanche on a south aspect at 2400 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of natural slab avalanches, size 2-2.5. The size 2 was a west aspect on a steep moraine feature at 2100 m. The size 2.5 was on a northeast aspect at 2300 m and was triggered by an ice fall on a glacier. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few storm slab avalanches were triggered by explosives on Monday, on north aspects around 2500 m. They were 50 cm deep. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the forecast region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Monday, small (small 1-1.5) loose-dry and loose-wet avalanches were reported with the accumulated snowfall as well as two small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches triggered with explosives. On Tuesday, snowballing was observed in steep terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small storm slab avalanches were triggered by skiers on Wednesday. They were 10 to 20 cm thick, above 1700 m, and on all aspects. The likelihood of triggering avalanches will increase above the snow-rain line due to continuous snowfall this weekend.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small storm slab avalanches were triggered by skiers and naturally on Wednesday. They were 10 cm thick and generally on northerly aspects. The likelihood of triggering avalanches will increase above the snow-rain line due to continuous snowfall this weekend.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the forecast region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of glide slab avalanches, size 1 and 2.5. These occurred on southeast aspects between 2200-2400 m. Both released on rock slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, a small (size 1) wind slab was triggered by a skier on a north aspect in alpine terrain. The slab was 20 cm deep and about 10 m wide.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There has been three cornice failures observed in the region since Monday (one per day).&nbsp; One triggered a large avalanche that scrubbed down to the base of the snowpack, one triggered a thin slab avalanche and one did not trigger a slab. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were observed on Wednesday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region on Wednesday. The likelihood of triggering avalanches is increased at and above the snow-rain line due to the continuous snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reactive storm slabs may be found at upper elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were reports of a few natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5, as well as a few size 1 loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there was a report of one size 2 natural loose wet avalanche on a south aspect at 2400 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches in the alpine, as well as a few human triggered loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of natural slab avalanches, size 2-2.5. The size 2 was a west aspect on a steep moraine feature at 2100 m. The size 2.5 was on a northeast aspect at 2300 m and was triggered by an ice fall on a glacier. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported from steep alpine features on Thursday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanche activity to report. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Many small avalanches were triggered by skiers and naturally on Thursday, within the recent storm snow. They ranged from slab to loose, occurred on all aspects, and generally at treeline and alpine terrain. The likelihood of triggering avalanches will increase above the snow-rain line due to more stormy conditions this weekend.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, small loose wet avalanches were triggered naturally and by skiers within the recent storm snow. The likelihood of triggering avalanches will increase above the snow-rain line due to stormy conditions this weekend.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the region. If you're out this weekend we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There have been no recent avalanche observations in the region. If you're out this weekend we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reactive storm slabs may be found at upper elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were several reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5, as well as a few natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of glide slab avalanches, size 1 and 2.5. These occurred on southeast aspects between 2200-2400 m. Both released on rock slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">It is likely that storm slabs will be reactive to human triggering at upper elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were reports of a few human triggered size 1 loose wet avalanches at treeline within the new snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There has been three cornice failures observed in the region since Monday. One triggered a large avalanche that scrubbed down to the base of the snowpack, one triggered a thin slab avalanche and one did not trigger a slab. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous wind slabs and loose wet avalanches were observed on Thursday. They were reactive to skiers, explosives, and loose wet avalanches occurred naturally during daytime warming. They were all within the recent storm snow.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. The likelihood of triggering avalanches is increased at and above the snow-rain line due to the stormy weather expected this weekend.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few size 1 human triggered storm slab avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were reports of a few natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5, as well as a few size 1 loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there was a report of one size 2 natural loose wet avalanche on a south aspect at 2400 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches in the alpine, as well as a few human triggered loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported from steep alpine features on Thursday. No significant avalanche activity to report from Friday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No significant avalanche activity to report from the last few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small storm slabs were triggered by skiers on Friday, within the recent storm snow up to 40 cm thick. The likelihood of triggering avalanches is increased above the snow-rain line due to stormy conditions this weekend and the potential for loose wet avalanches if the sun shines.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were observed in the region on Friday. The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase on Sunday if the sun shines.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported as storm snow slid on the April 4th crust. A few natural size 1 to 1.5 wind slabs were reported Saturday morning. If you're out this weekend we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No significant recent avalanche activity to report. If you're out this weekend we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches up to size 2. These were mainly on north to east aspects in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were several reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5, as well as a few natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, there were two reports of glide slab avalanches, size 1 and 2.5. These occurred on southeast aspects between 2200-2400 m. Both released on rock slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were reports of a few human triggered size 1 loose wet avalanches at treeline within the new snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There has been three cornice failures observed in the region since Monday. One triggered a large avalanche that scrubbed down to the base of the snowpack, one triggered a thin slab avalanche and one did not trigger a slab. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous small loose wet avalanches were observed on Friday during daytime warming. They released within the recent storm snow.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. The likelihood of triggering avalanches is increased above the snow-rain line due to stormy conditions this weekend and the potential for loose wet avalanches if the sun shines.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there were reports of several natural, human and explosives triggered wind slab and storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5 at treeline and alpine elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few size 1 human triggered storm slab avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were reports of a few natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5, as well as a few size 1 loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered wind slab avalanches, mainly in the alpine on north and east facing slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches in the alpine, as well as a few human triggered loose wet avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous loose avalanches to size 1.5 were reported from terrain that generally faces north around 2000 m on Saturday. A natural cornice failure also produced a size 2 slab on a northeast facing slope at 2200 m on Saturday.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No significant avalanche activity to report from the last few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small (size 1-1.5) storm slabs and wind slabs were reactive to skier traffic. Cornices were reactive to explosives and triggered large (size 2) slab avalanches as they fell on the slopes below. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small storm slabs were triggered by skiers on Friday, within the recent storm snow up to 40 cm thick. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase if the sun shines, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small wind slab pockets were reactive to skiers in cross-loaded features at treeline near the Duffey.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase on if the sun shines, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported as storm snow slid on the April 4th crust. A few natural size 1 to 1.5 wind slabs were reported Saturday morning. If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No significant recent avalanche activity to report. If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm slab and wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 at treeline and alpine elevations. There were also reports of human triggered loose wet avalanches below treeline.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches up to size 2. These were mainly on north to east aspects in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were several reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5, as well as a few natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there was a report of a human triggered size 1.5 wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect at 2600 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were reports of a few human triggered size 1 loose wet avalanches at treeline within the new snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, explosives triggered small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches up to 30 cm deep. Skier traffic triggered small pockets of storm snow with the deepest (up to 40 cm) and most reactive deposits in specific lee terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous small loose wet avalanches were observed on Friday during daytime warming. Continuing with the spring theme, the likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase if the sun shines, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wet slides either in the form of slabs or loose are occurring most days when the temperature and solar radiation increases. In general we are seeing slides mainly in the size 1 to 2 range, but large avalanches are possible due to the deeper weak layers. Always be thinking about consequence as you travel. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-affected slopes will increase throughout the day as temperatures rise and the snowpack warms, especially in areas where fresh snow has accumulated.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there were reports of several natural and human triggered wet and dry loose avalanches up to size 1.5 at treeline and in the alpine on south aspects and slab avalanches up to size 2 in the alpine on north aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there were reports of several natural, human and explosives triggered wind slab and storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5 at treeline and alpine elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few size 1 human triggered storm slab avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small (size 1-1.5) wind slabs were reactive to skiers on Sunday, generally around ridgetops and steep, convex terrain above 2200 m. The most reactive deposits were in immediate lee features, including a size 2 wind slab avalanche remotely triggered from a rocky saddle 10 m away. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered wind slab avalanches, mainly in the alpine on north and east facing slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches in the alpine, as well as a few human triggered loose wet avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday there was a natural loose wet avalanche cycle to size 1.5 on solar aspects as the new snow ran on the crust. On Sunday storm slabs to size 1.5 were susceptible to explosive control work to size 1.5 on north and northeast facing terrain between 1900 and 2000 m. Numerous loose avalanches to size 1.5 were reported from terrain that generally faces north around 2000 m on Saturday. A natural cornice failure also produced a size 2 slab on a northeast facing slope at 2200 m on Saturday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region, the following is all from the neighboring Lizard Range and Flathead region: On Monday there was a natural loose wet avalanche cycle to size 1.5 on solar aspects as the new snow ran on the crust. On Sunday storm slabs to size 1.5 were susceptible to explosive control work to size 1.5 on north and northeast facing terrain between 1900 and 2000 m. Numerous loose avalanches to size 1.5 were reported from terrain that generally faces north around 2000 m on Saturday. A natural cornice failure also produced a size 2 slab on a northeast facing slope at 2200 m on Saturday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Avalanche control work with explosives triggered mostly small storm slabs (size 1-1.5) and cornices in alpine and treeline on Sunday; these avalanches failed on the storm snow - melt-freeze crust interface.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small (size 1-1.5) storm slabs and wind slabs were reactive to skier traffic. Cornices were reactive to explosives and triggered large (size 2) slab avalanches as they fell on the slopes below. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small storm slabs were triggered by skiers on Friday, within the recent storm snow up to 40 cm thick. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase if the sun shines, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle to size 2 likely occurred overnight Saturday; slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on north-northeasterly aspects around ridgetops and in recently loaded lee features on Sunday. Explosives also triggered small (size 1-1.5) wind slab avalanches on north to west aspects about 2000 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small wind slab pockets were reactive to skiers in cross-loaded features at treeline near the Duffey.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase on if the sun shines, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a great MIN report from the Shames backcountry that describes an active wet loose avalanche cycle to size 1.5, more details </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/52d2a82b-d285-4609-841c-a969297052de" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. Wind slab avalanches were susceptible to explosive triggering on Sunday to size 2.5 as well. If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No significant recent avalanche activity to report. If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, there were reports of a natural storm slab size 2.5 on an east aspect in the alpine and several natural dry and moist loose avalanches up to size 2.5 on northerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday and Saturday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm slab and wind slab avalanches up to size 2 at treeline and alpine elevations. There were also reports of several natural and human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 on steep solar slopes and below treeline.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, there were reports of a few natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches up to size 2. These were mainly on north to east aspects in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday wind slabs to size 2 released naturally and were also susceptible to human triggering on north, northeast and east facing terrain between 1900 and 2200 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there was a report of a human triggered size 1.5 wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect at 2600 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 at treeline and in the alpine on all aspects (see this </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/06ce6624-4ca5-45e8-916a-26744aed6d38" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, explosives triggered small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches up to 30 cm deep. Skier traffic triggered small pockets of storm snow with the deepest (up to 40 cm) and most reactive deposits in specific lee terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous small loose wet avalanches were observed on Friday during daytime warming.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wet slides either in the form of slabs or loose are occurring most days when the temperature and solar radiation increases. Cornice failures are also becoming more common. In general we are seeing slides mainly in the size 1 to 2 range, but large avalanches are possible due to the deeper weak layers. Always be thinking about consequence as you travel. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, a size 2 human triggered slab avalanche on an east aspect in the alpine was reported as well as a size 1.5 explosive triggered cornice which didn't trigger an avalanche on the slope. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, several natural and human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 2 were observed on sun exposed slopes in the alpine. There were also reports of several natural, human and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches and wind slabs in immediate lee features up to size 2 in the alpine on west, north and east aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered wind slab avalanches, mainly in the alpine on north and east facing slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, small (size 1-1.5) wind slabs were reactive to skiers, generally around ridge crests and steep, convex terrain above 2200 m. The most reactive deposits were in immediate lee features, including a size 2 wind slab avalanche remotely triggered from a rocky saddle 10 m away. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Overnight Sunday, a natural avalanche cycle to size 2 occurred on the western side of the Purcell Forecast region. Storm slab avalanches were observed on steep alpine slopes on all aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday no new avalanches were reported. On Monday there was a natural loose wet avalanche cycle to size 1.5 on solar aspects as the new snow ran on the crust. Snowfall amounts are uncertain for the next 24 hours. Storm slabs may only be an avalanche problem with new snow and loading.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight re-freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region, the following is all from the neighboring Lizard Range and Flathead region: </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, numerous natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 occurred mostly from sunny aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight re-freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, natural storm slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on north to northeast aspects around 2200-2400 m in the Whistler Backcountry, initiating from steep, lee start zones. 2 separate groups of skiers in the Whistler Backcountry triggered slab avalanches (size 1.5-2) on north-northeast aspects in the alpine, including this Decker Main MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, avalanche control work with explosives triggered mostly small storm slabs (size 1-1.5) and cornices in alpine and treeline; these avalanches failed on the storm snow - melt-freeze crust interface.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small (size 1-1.5) storm slabs and wind slabs were reactive to skier traffic. Cornices were reactive to explosives and triggered large (size 2) slab avalanches as they fell on the slopes below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from the Whistler Backcountry </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a skier triggered slab avalanche on a north-northeast alpine aspect on Monday. The avalanche was triggered in lee-ward terrain below a ridge feature. While outside the forecast region, the avalanche highlights a similar terrain feature that may hold wind slabs in the South Coast Inland.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle to size 2 likely occurred overnight Saturday around the Duffey; slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on north-northeasterly aspects around ridgetops and in recently loaded lee features on Sunday. Explosives also triggered small (size 1-1.5) wind slab avalanches on north to west aspects about 2000 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small wind slab pockets were reactive to skiers in cross-loaded features at treeline.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase on if the sun shines, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports on Tuesday indicated no recent avalanche activity. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a great MIN report from the Shames backcountry that describes an active wet loose avalanche cycle to size 1.5, more details </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/52d2a82b-d285-4609-841c-a969297052de" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A combination of new snow and wind may increase the reactivity of the existing wind slabs. The sun can really pack a punch this time of year and trigger loose wet avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanche activity reported on Tuesday. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The sun can really pack at punch this time of year and trigger loose wet avalanches, especially on solar aspects. North facing alpine slopes may have the best snow quality, however reactive wind slabs remain possible to trigger. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, several natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported on west, north and east aspects in the alpine. A few natural and human triggered wind slabs to size 1.5 were reported from immediate lee features in the alpine. Several natural loose avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on northerly aspects at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday and Saturday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches up to size 2 at treeline and alpine elevations. There were also reports of several natural and human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 on steep solar slopes and below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday there was quite a bit of natural avalanche activity in the recent storm snow. Slabs to size 1.5 were reported from all aspects between 1800 and 2700 m. The natural activity was likely caused by the appearance of the strong April sun.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday wind slabs to size 2 released naturally and were also susceptible to human triggering on north, northeast and east facing terrain between 1900 and 2200 m</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, only a few human triggered loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 at treeline and in the alpine on all aspects (see this </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/06ce6624-4ca5-45e8-916a-26744aed6d38" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, explosives triggered small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches up to 30 cm deep. Skier traffic triggered small pockets of storm snow with the deepest (up to 40 cm) and most reactive deposits in specific lee terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 10-50 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects in the alpine. A size 1.5 explosive triggered cornice did not trigger an avalanche on the northeast facing slope below. Several natural loose wet and wet slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported from southeast, south, west and northwest facing slopes (see a MIN report from Glacier National Park </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">). </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, several natural and human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 2 were observed on sun exposed slopes in the alpine. There were also reports of several natural, human and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches and wind slabs in immediate lee features up to size 2 in the alpine on west, north and east aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, small (size 1-1.5) wind slabs were reactive to skiers, generally around ridge crests and steep, convex terrain above 2200 m. The most reactive deposits were in immediate lee features, including a size 2 wind slab avalanche remotely triggered from a rocky saddle 10 m away. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Overnight Sunday and into Monday, a natural avalanche cycle to size 2 occurred on the western side of the Purcells Forecast region. Storm slab avalanches to size 2, with crowns 20-50 cm deep were observed in alpine terrain on all aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, skiers were able to trigger slabs up to size 1.5 in steep, gully features as low as 2200m. Explosives produced avalanches to size 2 and a helicopter remotely triggered a size 1.5 avalanche from 200 m away, these avalanches all started in steep, alpine terrain above 2400 m, mostly on northerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, loose wet avalanches up to size 1 were reported from steep alpine features. Snowfall amounts are uncertain for the next 24 hours and if the region receives more then 15 cm it could increase the avalanche hazard.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region on Wednesday, the following is all from the Lizard Range and Flathead region: </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, numerous natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1&nbsp; occurred mostly from steep alpine terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, natural storm slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on northerly aspects around 2200-2400 m in the Whistler Backcountry, initiating from steep, lee start zones. Four skier-triggered avalanches (size 1.5-2) in the Whistler Backcountry were reported on Monday, including this Decker Main MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. These similar avalanches occurred in northerly alpine terrain and below a ridge feature.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, avalanche control work with explosives triggered mostly small storm slabs (size 1-1.5) and cornices in alpine and treeline; these avalanches failed on the storm snow - melt-freeze crust interface.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, small (size 1-1.5) storm slabs and wind slabs were reactive to skier traffic. Cornices were reactive to explosives and triggered large (size 2) slab avalanches as they fell on the slopes below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from Blowdown </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a1eae6eb-3ee1-47d8-bfe9-63b9554830a1" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a size 2 skier triggered wind slab avalanche on a northeast alpine aspect on Monday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from the Whistler Backcountry </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a similar skier triggered slab avalanche on Monday. The avalanche was triggered in lee-ward terrain below a ridge feature. While outside the forecast region, the avalanche highlights a similar terrain feature that may hold wind slabs in the South Coast Inland.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle to size 2 occurred overnight Saturday around the Duffey; slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on north-northeasterly aspects around ridge crest and in recently loaded lee features on Sunday morning. On Sunday, explosives triggered small (size 1-1.5) wind slab avalanches on north to west aspects about 2000 m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of triggering loose wet avalanches will increase as temperatures rise, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reports on Wednesday indicated no recent avalanche activity. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">A combination of new snow and wind may increase the reactivity of the existing wind slabs. The sun can really pack a punch this time of year and trigger loose wet avalanches especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanche activity reported on Wednesday. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The sun can really pack at punch this time of year and trigger loose wet avalanches, especially on solar aspects. North facing alpine slopes may have the best snow quality, however reactive wind slabs remain possible to trigger. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, several natural, human and remote triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects. Several natural wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported from south and west aspects (see a MIN report from Glacier National Park </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">). </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, several natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported on west, north and east aspects in the alpine. A few natural and human triggered wind slabs to size 1.5 were reported from immediate lee features in the alpine. Several natural loose avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on northerly aspects at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Tuesday, a small (size 1) slab avalanche 30 cm. deep was remotely triggered by a skier from 80 m. away on a northeast aspect at 2250 m. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Additionally, several loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 where triggered on solar aspects throughout the day by strong solar radiation.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Monday there was quite a bit of natural avalanche activity in the recent storm snow. Slabs to size 1.5 were reported from all aspects between 1800 and 2700 m. The natural activity was likely caused by the appearance of the strong April sun.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">On Sunday wind slabs to size 2 released naturally and were also susceptible to human triggering on north, northeast and east facing terrain between 1900 and 2200 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, a few human triggered wind/storm slabs up to size 1 were observed on sun affected slopes in the alpine. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, only a few human triggered loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 at treeline and in the alpine on all aspects (see this </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/06ce6624-4ca5-45e8-916a-26744aed6d38" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, no natural avalanche activity was reported. A human triggered wind slab avalanche of size 1.5 on a north aspect at treeline was observed in the south of the region.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 10-50 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects in the alpine. A size 1.5 explosive triggered cornice did not trigger an avalanche on the northeast facing slope below. Several natural loose wet and wet slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported from southeast, south, west and northwest facing slopes (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in this region on Wednesday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, skiers were able to trigger slabs up to size 1.5 in steep, gully features as low as 2200m. Explosives produced avalanches to size 2 and a helicopter remotely triggered a size 1.5 avalanche from 200 m away, these avalanches all started in steep, alpine terrain above 2400 m, mostly on northerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, small (size 1-1.5) wind slabs were reactive to skiers, generally around ridge crests and steep, convex terrain above 2200 m. The most reactive deposits were in immediate lee features, including a size 2 wind slab avalanche remotely triggered from a rocky saddle 10 m away. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Overnight Sunday and into Monday, a natural avalanche cycle to size 2 occurred on the western side of the Purcells Forecast region. Storm slab avalanches to size 2, with crowns 20-50 cm deep were observed in alpine terrain on all aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, explosive control was able to initiate a few loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5 which failed in the recent storm snow. In the afternoon skier controlled loose wet avalanches were easily triggered at treeline and below up to size 1.5 on sunny aspects. No natural avalanche activity was reported and no new avalanches were noted in alpine elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Its important to make observations with changing conditions through the day and know when to pull back or dive into your line. If you're unsure, its best to have a conservative approach.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region on Thursday, the following is from the Lizard Range:</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, explosive control was able to initiate a few loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5 which failed in the recent storm snow. In the afternoon skier controlled loose wet avalanches were easily triggered at treeline and below up to size 1.5 on sunny aspects. No natural avalanche activity was reported and no new avalanches were noted in alpine elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Its important to make observations with changing conditions through the day and know when to pull back or dive into your line. If you're unsure, its best to have a conservative approach.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, there were numerous small (size 1) skier triggered storm slabs reported on primarily northerly aspects below ridgetops near Whistler.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, four skier-triggered storm slab avalanches (size 1.5-2) in the Whistler backcountry were reported on north facing aspects below alpine ridgetops, including this Decker Main MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in this region on Wednesday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from Blowdown </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a1eae6eb-3ee1-47d8-bfe9-63b9554830a1" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a size 2 skier triggered wind slab avalanche on a northeast alpine aspect on Monday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from the Whistler Backcountry </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a similar skier triggered slab avalanche on Monday. The avalanche was triggered  on a northwesterly aspect in lee terrain below a ridge feature. While outside the forecast region, the avalanche highlights the wind slab problem that exists in the South Coast Inland.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, reports indicated several natural slab releases and a cornice fall up to size 2.5. Skier triggered slab avalanches (remotely-from a far) were also reported up to size 1.5. We suspect these avalanches were primarily failing on the April 4th crust interface. Daytime warming produced loose wet avalanches on solar aspects up to size 2.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No recent avalanche activity reported on Thursday. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br /></span><span class="s_3FE45715">If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The sun can really pack at punch this time of year and trigger loose wet avalanches, especially on solar aspects. North facing alpine slopes may have the best snow quality, however reactive wind slabs remain possible to trigger. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday the avalanche activity decreased. A few natural and human triggered wind/storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on west and north aspects at treeline and in the alpine. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects. Two of these were remotely triggered, one by humans and another one by a helicopter. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Several natural wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported from south and west aspects (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park). </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, no new avalanche activity was observed. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, a small (size 1) slab avalanche 30 cm deep was remotely triggered by a skier from 80 m away on a northeast aspect at 2250 m. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Additionally, several loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were triggered on solar aspects throughout the day by strong solar radiation.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Monday there was quite a bit of natural avalanche activity in the recent storm snow. Slabs to size 1.5 were reported from all aspects between 1800 and 2700 m. The natural activity was likely caused by the appearance of the strong April sun. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, only a few explosive triggered wind slab avalanches were reported. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, a few human triggered wind/storm slabs up to size 1 were observed on sun affected slopes in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Monday, only a few human triggered loose wet avalanches to size 1 were reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nothing new from the past few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day, especially in areas with fresh snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday no new avalanche activity was observed. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday no natural avalanche activity was reported. A human triggered wind slab avalanche of size 1.5 on a north aspect at treeline was observed in the south of the region.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 10-50 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects in the alpine. A size 1.5 explosive triggered cornice did not trigger an avalanche on the northeast facing slope below. Several natural loose wet and wet slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported from southeast, south, west and northwest facing slopes (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in this region on Thursday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, skiers were able to trigger slabs up to size 1.5 in steep, gully features as low as 2200m. Explosives produced avalanches to size 2 and a helicopter remotely triggered a size 1.5 avalanche from 200 m away. They initiated in steep, alpine terrain above 2400 m, mostly on northerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday, small (size 1-1.5) wind slabs were reactive to skiers, generally around ridge crests and steep, convex terrain above 2200 m. The most reactive deposits were in immediate lee features, including a size 2 wind slab avalanche remotely triggered from a rocky saddle 10 m away. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, explosive control was able to initiate a few loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5 which failed in the recent storm snow. In the afternoon skier controlled loose wet avalanches were easily triggered at treeline and below up to size 1.5 on sunny aspects. No natural avalanche activity was reported and no new avalanches were noted in alpine elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Its important to make observations with changing conditions through the day and know when to pull back or dive into your line. If you're unsure, its best to have a conservative approach.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region on Thursday, the following is from the Lizard Range:</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, explosive control was able to initiate a few loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5 which failed in the recent storm snow. In the afternoon skier controlled loose wet avalanches were easily triggered at treeline and below up to size 1.5 on sunny aspects. No natural avalanche activity was reported and no new avalanches were noted in alpine elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Its important to make observations with changing conditions through the day and know when to pull back or dive into your line. If you're unsure, its best to have a conservative approach.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, there were numerous small (size 1) skier triggered storm slabs reported on primarily northerly aspects below ridgetops near Whistler. Avalanche activity is expected to increase on Saturday with the forecast snow and wind.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, four skier-triggered storm slab avalanches (size 1.5-2) in the Whistler backcountry were reported on north facing aspects below alpine ridgetops, including this Decker Main MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in this region on Thursday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from Blowdown </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a1eae6eb-3ee1-47d8-bfe9-63b9554830a1" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a size 2 skier triggered wind slab avalanche on a northeast alpine aspect on Monday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A MIN report from the Whistler Backcountry </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> documents a similar skier triggered slab avalanche on Monday. The avalanche was triggered on a northwesterly aspect in lee terrain below a ridge feature. While outside the forecast region, the avalanche highlights the wind slab problem that exists in the South Coast Inland.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday small loose wet avalanches were observed in steep terrain. Control work produced a few storm slab avalanches to size 2 on northeast facing slopes between 1800 and 2000 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, reports indicated several natural slab releases and a cornice fall up to size 2.5. Skier triggered slab avalanches (remotely-from a far) were also reported up to size 1.5. We suspect these avalanches were primarily failing on the April 4th crust interface. Daytime warming produced loose wet avalanches on solar aspects up to size 2.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday small loose wet avalanches were reported from steep terrain. If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a few human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed on steep slopes in the afternoon. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday the avalanche activity decreased. A few natural and human triggered wind/storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on west and north aspects at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects. Two of these were remotely triggered, one by humans and another one by a helicopter. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Several natural wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported from south and west aspects (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a couple natural and machine triggered storm slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on east facing alpine slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, no new avalanche activity was observed.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, a small (size 1) slab avalanche 30 cm deep was remotely triggered by a skier from 80 m away on a northeast aspect at 2250 m. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Additionally, several loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were triggered on solar aspects throughout the day by strong solar radiation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, no new avalanche activity was observed. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, only a few explosive triggered wind slab avalanches were reported.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, a few human triggered wind/storm slabs up to size 1 were observed on sun affected slopes in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region on Thursday. However, avalanche activity is expected to increase on Saturday with the forecast snow and wind.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Friday morning, a size 2 storm slab was observed in a wind-loaded pocket on a west aspect in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, a skier triggered wind slab avalanche of size 1.5 on a north aspect at treeline was reported in the south of the region.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 10-50 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects in the alpine. A size 1.5 explosive triggered cornice did not trigger an avalanche on the northeast facing slope below. Several natural loose wet and wet slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported from southeast, south, west and northwest facing slopes (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, explosive cornice control work dropped a large cornice on a rocky slope which triggered a size 2.5 slab avalanche 50 cm deep on a northeast aspect.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Tuesday, skiers were able to trigger slabs up to size 1.5 in steep, gully features as low as 2200m. Explosives produced avalanches to size 2 and a helicopter remotely triggered a size 1.5 avalanche from 200 m away. They initiated in steep, alpine terrain above 2400 m, mostly on northerly aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday small loose wet natural avalanches were reported from steep south facing terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, explosive control was able to initiate a few loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5 which failed in the recent storm snow. In the afternoon skier controlled loose wet avalanches were easily triggered at treeline and below up to size 1.5 on sunny aspects. No natural avalanche activity was reported and no new avalanches were noted in alpine elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region, the following is from the Lizard Range:</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday small loose wet natural avalanches were reported from steep south facing terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday, explosive control was able to initiate a few loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5 which failed in the recent storm snow. In the afternoon skier controlled loose wet avalanches were easily triggered at treeline and below up to size 1.5 on sunny aspects. No natural avalanche activity was reported and no new avalanches were noted in alpine elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday small (size 1) storm slabs were reactive to skier traffic, primarily in lee terrain below ridgetops.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday, four skier-triggered storm slab avalanches (size 1.5-2) in the Whistler backcountry were reported on north facing aspects below alpine ridgetops, including this Decker Main MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c0281b43-3f36-40ec-9439-584b61db7b3b" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">here</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous small (size 1) skier triggered loose wet avalanches were reported in the Duffey Lake area on Friday. Small wind slabs are expected to be the primary concern on Sunday with the forecast snow and wind.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a great </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/northwest-coastal?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c9ea1c6e-acf4-405b-bcba-78f6f0e1b926" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> on Friday. It details a few avalanche occurrences including a size 3 on an east facing slope and lots of loose wet activity from steep terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Thursday small loose wet avalanches were observed in steep terrain. Control work produced a few storm slab avalanches to size 2 on northeast facing slopes between 1800 and 2000 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Wednesday, reports indicated several natural slab releases and a cornice failure up to size 2.5. Slab avalanches were remotely triggered (from a distance) by riders up to size 1.5. We suspect these avalanches were running on the April 4th crust interface. Daytime warming produced loose wet avalanches on solar aspects up to size 2.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The last reported avalanche activity came on Thursday when small loose wet avalanches were reported from steep terrain. If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a few human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed on steep slopes in the afternoon. Evidence of a solar-induced wet slab cycle on west aspect around 2400 m was reported on Friday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday the avalanche activity decreased. A few natural and human triggered wind/storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on west and north aspects at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects. Two of these were remotely triggered, one by humans and another one by a helicopter. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Several natural wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported from south and west aspects (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a couple natural and machine triggered storm slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on east facing alpine slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, a small (size 1) slab avalanche 30 cm deep was remotely triggered by a skier from 80 m away on a northeast aspect at 2250 m. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Additionally, several loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were triggered on solar aspects throughout the day by strong solar radiation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, wind slabs in lee features were reactive to explosives.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, wind and storm slabs up to size 1 were reactive to skier traffic on sun affected slopes in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches have been reported in the region on Friday. However, avalanche activity is expected to increase on Sunday with the new snow and wind.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Late Saturday, storm snow was sluffing in steep terrain with skier traffic and gaining cohesion.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Friday morning, a size 2 storm slab was observed in a wind-loaded pocket on a west aspect in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, a skier triggered wind slab avalanche of size 1.5 on a north aspect at treeline was reported in the south of the region.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 10-50 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects in the alpine. A size 1.5 explosive triggered cornice did not trigger an avalanche on the northeast facing slope below. Several natural loose wet and wet slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported from southeast, south, west and northwest facing slopes (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in this region on Saturday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, explosive cornice control work dropped a large cornice on a rocky slope which triggered a size 2.5 slab avalanche 50 cm deep on a northeast aspect.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle occurred Saturday night, the highlights were storm slabs up to size 2 on northeast facing alpine terrain around 1700 m. A natural cornice failure was observed from a north facing ridgeline which subsequently triggered a size 2.5 storm slab involving the new snow. Control work produced storm slabs to size 2.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/d5df01eb-fe4c-4448-9022-d2a11a82846a" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">great MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> of a small storm slab from Saturday morning, and this was well before the storm really kicked into gear. On Friday small loose wet natural avalanches were reported from steep south facing terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region, the following is from the Lizard Range:</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle occurred Saturday night, the highlights were storm slabs up to size 2 on northeast facing alpine terrain around 1700 m. A natural cornice failure was observed from a north facing ridgeline which subsequently triggered a size 2.5 storm slab involving the new snow. Control work produced storm slabs to size 2.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/d5df01eb-fe4c-4448-9022-d2a11a82846a" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">great MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> of a small storm slab from Saturday morning, and this was well before the storm really kicked into gear. Storm slabs likely ran through the night and into Sunday, we should have more details to report on Monday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday small (size 1) storm slabs were reactive to skier traffic, primarily in lee terrain below ridgetops.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported in this region on Saturday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Friday, a snowmobiler was buried in a size 2.5 wind slab avalanche on a north facing aspect at 2200 m. near the Blowdown cabin. Check out the MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/573f7540-41dc-46bc-a893-32d270d673cb" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">HERE. </span></a><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Ne new avalanche activity to report from yesterday, but most of the snow fell late in the day.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a great </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/northwest-coastal?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c9ea1c6e-acf4-405b-bcba-78f6f0e1b926" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> on Friday. It details a few avalanche occurrences including a size 3 on an east facing slope and lots of loose wet activity from steep terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent reported avalanche activity has been limited to small loose wet sluffing from gulley walls below treeline. Avalanches were also heard, but not seen running from big unskiable terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Late Saturday, storm snow was sluffing in steep terrain with skier traffic and gaining cohesion.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a few human triggered loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed on steep slopes in the afternoon. Evidence of a solar-induced wet slab cycle on west aspect around 2400 m was reported on Friday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday the avalanche activity decreased. A few natural and human triggered wind/storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on west and north aspects at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, several natural and human triggered storm/wind slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on north and east aspects. Two of these were remotely triggered, one by humans and another one by a helicopter. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Several natural wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported from south and west aspects (see a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875d8b29-2453-4545-8a8e-0e451498aae1" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Glacier National Park).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a couple natural and machine triggered storm slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on east facing alpine slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, a small (size 1) slab avalanche 30 cm deep was remotely triggered by a skier from 80 m away on a northeast aspect at 2250 m. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Additionally, several loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were triggered on solar aspects throughout the day by strong solar radiation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Late in the day Sunday, small wind slab pockets were reactive to skier traffic.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Wednesday, wind slabs in lee features were reactive to explosives.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Tuesday, wind and storm slabs up to size 1 were reactive to skier traffic on sun affected slopes in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday, numerous small (size 1) skier triggered storm slab avalanches were reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Sunday, a skier triggered a size 1.5 wind slab avalanche on a steep convex roll at 2150 m and explosives triggered a size 2 storm slab avalanche at 2350, both avalanches occurred on a northeast aspect. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A natural avalanche Sunday was also observed north aspect at 2300 m. The size 2 storm slab avalanche failed on surface hoar likely buried early April. This isolated layer may see increased stress as winds redistribute snow and add load or temperatures penetrate the snowpack.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Late Saturday, storm snow was sloughing in steep terrain with skier traffic and gaining cohesion.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few small to large (size 1 to 2) storm slab avalanches were reported on Sunday. They were in alpine terrain, around 30 cm deep, and on north to west aspects. Otherwise, the recent loose storm snow was reactive to skier traffic on steep, southerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday skier triggered avalanches were widespread on north through east facing slopes in the alpine and down into treeline too.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle occurred Saturday night, the highlights were storm slabs up to size 2 on northeast facing alpine terrain around 1700 m. A natural cornice failure was observed from a north facing ridgeline which subsequently triggered a size 2.5 storm slab involving the new snow. Control work produced storm slabs to size 2. We received a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/d5df01eb-fe4c-4448-9022-d2a11a82846a" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">great MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> of a small storm slab from Saturday morning, and this was well before the storm really kicked into gear. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanche activity reported from this region, the following is from the Lizard Range:</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday storm slabs were quite sensitive to human triggering to size 2 on north through east facing slopes in the alpine and down into treeline. A little further down into treeline the snowpack was well bonded to the old crust, check out </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9ab8b99e-e0ea-40ae-abee-5f1402e72081" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">this MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> for more details.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A natural avalanche cycle occurred Saturday night, the highlights were storm slabs up to size 2 on northeast facing alpine terrain around 1700 m. A natural cornice failure was observed from a north facing ridgeline which subsequently triggered a size 2.5 storm slab involving the new snow. Control work produced storm slabs to size 2. We received a </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/d5df01eb-fe4c-4448-9022-d2a11a82846a" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">great MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> of a small storm slab from Saturday morning, and this was well before the storm really kicked into gear.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Numerous small to large (size 1 to 2) storm and wind slab avalanches were reported in the region on Sunday. They were triggered naturally, by skiers, and explosives. They were most often in alpine terrain and released within the recent storm snow, between 20 and 40 cm deep.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Explosives triggered small cornice chunks on northerly ridges on Monday. The chunks did not trigger slabs on the slopes below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">If you have any recent observations during your travels, we would greatly appreciate it if you posted a photo or any other information to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network (MIN)</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. Thanks!</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Ne new avalanche activity to report from Saturday or Sunday.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We received a great </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/northwest-coastal?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c9ea1c6e-acf4-405b-bcba-78f6f0e1b926" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">MIN report</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> on Friday. It details a few avalanche occurrences including a size 3 on an east facing slope and lots of loose wet activity from steep terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Sunday natural wind slabs to size 1.5 were observed on northeast facing slopes between 1400 and 1800 m. A natural cornice failure produced a size 2.5 wind slab when it impacted the underlying slope.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Saturday loose wet sluffing from gulley walls was reported below treeline. Avalanches were also heard, but not seen running from big unskiable terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">If you're out we'd love it if you would submit what you're seeing to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Sunday, two size 2 storm slab avalanches were triggered by skiers on east aspects at 2200m. A group of skiers remote triggered a size 2 storm slab avalanche from 50 m away, failing on a southeast slope at 2250 m. One natural size 2 storm slab avalanche was observed on a steep, north aspect between 2100-2550 m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Late Saturday, storm snow was sloughing in steep terrain with skier traffic and gaining cohesion.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Sunday a small (size 1) natural storm slab was observed on an east aspect at 2600 m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, a couple natural and machine triggered storm slab avalanches 20-40 cm deep and up to size 2.5 were observed on east facing alpine slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last Tuesday, a small (size 1) slab avalanche 30 cm deep was remotely triggered by a skier from 80 m away on a northeast aspect at 2250 m. A layer of small surface hoar below the most recent snow may have been the weak layer. Additionally, several loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 were triggered on solar aspects throughout the day by strong solar radiation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Sunday, several small size 1 wind slabs were reactive to explosives, one size 3 wind slab avalanche was triggered with a very large explosive. Near Whitewater a skier triggered a windslab avalanche on a steep northwest aspect in the alpine. See the MIN report </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/22af0f64-dd48-49ab-9fdb-f8df658ac65b" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">here</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">No new avalanches were reported on Sunday. If you have any recent observations during your travels, we would greatly appreciate it if you posted a photo or any other information to the </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">Mountain Information Network (MIN)</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. Thanks!</span></p>
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6t8ds","text":"The likelihood of triggering storm slab avalanches will increase through the day as new snow accumulates and is impacted by wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bje1q","text":"(Updated at 07:30 Tuesday Dec. 3) In and north of Bear Pass, storm slabs up to 15 cm in depth were initiated with explosive control work. A few natural loose dry/wind slab avalanches to size 2 were also observed on steep alpine features and were thought to be running on the early November crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ef78","text":"Closer to Terrace, sluffing was observed from very steep rock features at low elevations. Visibility was poor which limited observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vqjt","text":"A natural avalanche cycle likely occurred Monday, possibly into Monday night as the snowpack adjusted to the load of storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43iq0","text":"Natural avalanche activity is expected to taper off somewhat throughout the day on Tuesday, however human triggered avalanches remain likely, especially in wind affected areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3f9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rake","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gj4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a4qdq","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park on Tuesday. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"61ll1","text":"Explosives also triggered a size 3 storm slab avalanche on a north aspect at 2200 m along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b53m4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1kqa","text":"Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7a7vq","text":"There have been no recent reports of avalanches from this region, however this may be due to a lack of field observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et1jr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4ggh","text":"Further south, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park Tuesday. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"60fgn","text":"Explosives also triggered a size 3 storm slab avalanche on a north aspect at 2200 m along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor this afternoon. Similar conditions are expected in the Cariboo forecast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6o2sm","text":"On Tuesday, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ind9","text":"Explosives also triggered a size 3 storm slab avalanche on a north aspect at 2200 m along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor this afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f924v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"422jv","text":"Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a0q6j","text":"On Wednesday, storm snow continued to be reactive to skier traffic, including triggering slab avalanches to size 2 and cracking on small, supported slopes. A couple of field observations reported slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e7ejk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18dq3","text":"On Tuesday, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m. Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5iiss","text":"On Wednesday, storm snow continued to be reactive to skier traffic, including triggering slab avalanches to size 2 and cracking on small, supported slopes. A couple of field observations reported slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 50-80 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bs4hm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ea8qh","text":"On Tuesday, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m. Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ce2t5","text":"New snow and wind has formed fresh slabs that will be most reactive in wind affected terrain. Several small (size 1) human triggered slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday. These slabs were between 10 to 30 cm thick and occurred on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"23ssf","text":"In the aftermath of the storm, storm slabs up to 15 cm in depth were initiated with explosive control work in and north of Bear Pass on Tuesday. A few natural loose dry/wind slab avalanches to size 2 were also observed on steep alpine features and were thought to be running on the early November crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"80op5","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to taper off over the next few days. However, ongoing westerly winds have transported the recent snow into wind slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5cn5o","text":"On Wednesday, storm snow continued to be reactive to skier traffic, including triggering slab avalanches to size 2 and cracking on small, supported slopes. A couple of field observations reported slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ao33","text":"On Tuesday, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m. Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"89b3a","text":"New snow Thursday night accompanied by moderate to strong wind will create new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features in the alpine. Recent reports indicate a few small (size 1) slab avalanches triggered by skiers and explosives on Wednesday. They were 20-30 cm thick and ran on a hard crust. This crust could provide a bed surface for large avalanches to run on during the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"cjkev","text":"There have only been a handful of snowpack and weather observations from this area. Natural storm slab avalanches to size 1.5 were observed in the region on Wednesday. Reports indicate less reactivity in the new snow early this week compared to a more reactive storm slab in the North Columbia region. More snow will accumulate in the Cariboos Friday into Saturday, which may increase the reactivity in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5v6vn","text":"On Wednesday, storm snow continued to be reactive to skier traffic, including triggering slab avalanches to size 2, and cracking on small, supported slopes. A couple of field observations reported slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ehit","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b4v7r","text":"On Tuesday, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m. Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"edf75","text":"On Wednesday, storm snow continued to be reactive to skier traffic, including triggering slab avalanches to size 2 and cracking on small, supported slopes. A couple of field observations reported slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53mc9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3h8j3","text":"On Tuesday, a natural avalanche cycle was observed in Glacier National Park. Numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches were observed on all aspects at 2200 m and above. Additionally, 2 size 3 storm slab avalanches were observed on a north aspect at 2165 m and a northwest aspect at 2400 m. Near Revelstoke, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reacting easily to explosives, many occurring on north and northeast aspects from 1800-2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"adt70","text":"Recent snow and wind has formed slabs that will be most reactive in wind affected terrain. Several small (size 1) human triggered slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday. These slabs were between 10 to 30 cm thick and occurred on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fu62k","text":"Recent wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported in the Bear River Pass area on lee terrain features in the alpine. As snowfall and wind tapers, these wind slabs may remain reactive to human-triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Recent snow and wind has formed slabs that will be most reactive in wind affected terrain. Several small (size 1) human triggered slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday. These slabs were between 10 to 30 cm thick and occurred on all aspects. A small natural point release (size 1) was observed in a steep eastern aspect at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"208oa","text":"We have very limited observations combined with high regional variability from the recent storm. Wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported Thursday in the Bear River Pass area on lee terrain features in the alpine. As snowfall and wind tapers, these wind slabs may remain reactive to human-triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m6c6","text":"If you get into the mountains this weekend, let us know what you see by submitting to the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":90,"length":29,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"crn8j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"Recent reports indicate skier triggered and natural storm slab avalanches to size 2, and cracking on small, supported slopes. On Thursday there were reports of a few explosives triggered size 2.5-3 storm slab avalanches  on southeast aspects in the alpine. There were also a few reports persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations. Expect to see an increase in storm and persistent slab avalanches as the new snow continues to accumulate through Friday night and Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5cci","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fuoh9","text":"There have been few recent avalanches reported in the region; however, there is a limited pool of observations. A couple of small wind slabs triggered by explosives were reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4co85","text":"Large explosives in early season control work have triggered several large avalanches stepping down to deeper weak layers. While human triggering these larger avalanches remains unlikely in the short term, these results are indicative of persistent weak layers lingering in the snowpack that may become more reactive with additional loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dt6uk","text":"Reports from Friday indicate skier triggered and natural storm slab avalanches to size 1-2 within the storm snow. Additionally there were explosives controlled avalanches to size 3 along the Trans Canada highway corridor. On Thursday there were reports of a few explosives triggered size 2.5-3 storm slab avalanches on southeast aspects in the alpine. There were also a few reports of persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1aqpv","text":"There have only been a handful of snowpack and weather observations from this area. Natural storm slab avalanches to size 1.5 were observed in the region on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tv8t","text":"","type":"header-three","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"Several small slab avalanches were triggered remotely by humans on unsupported slopes on northern aspects in the alpine on Saturday. They were 20-50 cm thick.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40ruq","text":"A few small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers and explosives on Wednesday. They were 20-30 cm thick and ran on a hard crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bimn5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported over the past week. Some parts of the region may have received enough new snow with the recent storm to form slabs at higher elevations. The greatest concern is in wind affected terrain and where the storm snow sits on smooth surfaces (such as glaciers, rock slabs, and areas that already have enough snow to cover rocks and shrubs).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cfp4e","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday indicate explosives triggered  size 1-2 wind slab avalanches, mostly on northerly alpine features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"b1lc7","text":"There are two great MIN observations from the Shames backcountry, this one is from Friday, this one is from Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":91,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"fnql6","text":"We have very limited observations combined with high regional  variability from the recent storm. Wind slab avalanches up to size 2  were reported Thursday in the Bear River Pass area on lee terrain  features in the alpine. As snowfall and wind tapers, these wind slabs  may remain reactive to human-triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et0l5","text":"If you get into the mountains this weekend, let us know what you see by submitting to the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":90,"length":29,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/26fb2a75-d9fe-4998-9a04-df866f14a621"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c60c474a-a859-41d8-910c-10a4cb4ae6f6"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"altmk","text":"Reports from Friday indicate skier triggered and natural storm slab avalanches size 1-2 on all aspects. There were also a few reports of persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-80 cm) at treeline elevations over the past several days. At least one of these was remotely triggered (from a distance). Additionally there reports of explosive triggered avalanches to size 3 in the trans Canada highway corridor.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15jlj","text":"Recent avalanche observations are limited. A couple of small wind  slabs triggered by explosives were reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5ap8","text":"Large  explosives in early season control work have triggered several large  avalanches stepping down to deeper weak layers. While human triggering  these larger avalanches remains unlikely in the short term, these  results are indicative of persistent weak layers lingering in the  snowpack that may become more reactive with additional loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Two skier triggered avalanches of size 2 and size 1 were reported on Saturday as well as two small artificially controlled avalanches (size 1.5). The slabs were up to 50 cm thick and the released on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2t11q","text":"Several small (size 1) human triggered slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday. These slabs were between 10 to 30 cm thick and occurred on all aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d799v","text":"Recent reported avalanche activity is limited.  Explosive control work in the Lizard Range Friday produced a size 2 avalanche which failed on the mid-November crust on an east/southeast aspect at 1900 m.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"cp0go","text":"Reports from Friday and Saturday indicate skier triggered and natural storm slab avalanches size 1-2 on all aspects. There were also a few reports of persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm at treeline elevations over the past several days. At least one of these was remotely triggered (from a distance). Additionally there reports of explosive triggered avalanches to size 3 in the trans Canada highway corridor on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f5pcb","text":"The last reported avalanches were wind slab avalanches in alpine terrain on Thursday and Friday, including a small (size 1) skier triggered wind slab near Shames (see this MIN report). Triggering wind slabs remains  possible in alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/26fb2a75-d9fe-4998-9a04-df866f14a621"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a18j8","text":"Numerous storm slab and persistent slab avalanches were reported during the stormy weather on Saturday. Explosive control in the Lizard Range produced numerous large slab avalanches (size 2-2.5) at treeline and alpine elevations. The avalanches ran on the mid-November crust layer 40-80 cm deep. Smaller (size 1) skier triggered slabs were also reported, including this MIN report from Harvey Pass. Preliminary reports from Sunday suggest more large persistent slab avalanches (size 3) were triggered with explosives.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":370,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"db5kd","text":"While avalanche activity likely peaked during the storm, triggering storm slab and persistent slab avalanches remains a concern as the snowpack adjusts to the weight of the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/dcd0b2a2-886e-411c-9098-b095e654071f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"l11a","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday indicate explosives triggered size 1-1.5 wind slab avalanches. On Saturday there was a report from the northern part of the region of two explosives controlled size 2.5 storm slab avalanches on northeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches were triggered in thin snowpack areas and stepped down to the facets and depth hoar sitting on the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"On Sunday, a few avalanches of size 1 and size 2 were remotely triggered by skiers. Several size 2 and small (size 1) slab avalanches and cornices were triggered with explosives. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cddqn","text":"On Saturday, a small slab avalanche (size 1.5) was triggered remotely by humans on an unsupported slope on a northern aspect in the alpine. It was 20-30 cm thick. Several natural avalanches up to size 2 were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dv7d6","text":"On Wednesday, a few small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers and explosives. They were 20-30 cm thick and ran on a hard crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"A few skier triggered avalanches of size 1 and one size 2 were observed on Saturday and Sunday. Two artificially controlled avalanches of size 1.5 and size 2 were reported on Saturday. The slabs were up to 50 cm thick, occurred on all aspects and released on a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4cd4i","text":"Several small (size 1) human triggered slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday. These slabs were between 10 to 30 cm thick and occurred on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported over the past week. Some parts of the region may have received enough new snow with the recent storm to form slabs at higher elevations. The greatest concern is in wind affected terrain and where the storm snow sits on smooth surfaces (such as glaciers, rock slabs, and areas that already have enough snow to cover rocks and shrubs).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9fehb","text":"On Saturday there were a few small human triggered wind slab avalanches (size 1) and one large explosive triggered avalanche (size 3). The explosive triggered avalanche ran on an early season crust and traveled over 500 m down the slope. While human triggering an avalanche this size remains unlikely in the short term, these results are indicative of persistent weak layers lingering in the snowpack that could become more reactive with additional loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4evnb","text":"Late on Saturday we received a report of a skier triggered avalanche near Hero's Knob. This slab avalanche was triggered from the top of the terrain feature on a steep northerly aspect. Many details of the avalanche are not available but it was reported as a size 2.0 and nobody was buried. In addition, a few new slab avalanches were noted today on steep Alpine slopes on N and E aspects up to size 2.5. Most of these avalanches failed on the basal facets and involved the entire snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"52c9a","text":"Reports from Friday indicate skier triggered and natural storm slab avalanches to size 1-2. Additionally there were explosives controlled avalanches to size 3 along the Trans Canada highway corridor on Friday. There were also a few reports of persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-100 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"On Monday, a few slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were triggered with explosives. They were up to 30 cm thick and released on a crust. On Sunday, numerous small natural avalanches (size 1) were observed. A few skier triggered avalanches of size 1-2 were reported. On Saturday, several slab avalanches of size 1-2 were triggered by skiers. Two artificially controlled avalanches of size 1 and 2 were reported. Some of the slabs were up to 50 cm thick and released on a crust. They occurred on all aspects. Avalanches of smaller size released within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"38tuf","text":"A skier was buried up to his neck near Hero's Knob on Sunday. This is the second human triggered avalanche in that zone in as many days. Sunday's slab avalanche was a size 2.0 approximately 70cm deep and 350m long and occurred on a steep north aspect (more details on the MIN). Thankfully there were no injuries. In addition, a couple of smaller wind slab avalanches occurred in the past 24 hours at 2300m in steep gully features on the east aspect of Little Tent Ridge.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":272,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/b982e1e8-0ec1-4947-9b91-5be2422d5ae0"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"829fg","text":"Natural storm slab activity has slowed down since the end of the storm. Explosive control work producing avalanches up to size 3 have been reported along the Highway 1 corridor. Within the last week, there have been a few reports of persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar (down 60-100 cm) at treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ak73o","text":"Numerous storm slab and persistent slab avalanches were reported over the weekend. Explosive control in the Lizard Range produced numerous large slab avalanches (size 2-3) at treeline and alpine elevations. The avalanches ran on the both the November and October crust layers 40-100 cm deep. Smaller skier triggered slabs (size 1) were also reported over the weeknd, including this MIN report from Harvey Pass on Saturday. While avalanche activity likely peaked during the storm, triggering storm slab and persistent slab avalanches remains a concern as the snowpack adjusts to the weight of the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":382,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/dcd0b2a2-886e-411c-9098-b095e654071f","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/dcd0b2a2-886e-411c-9098-b095e654071f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"So far this season there has been insufficient snow on the ground to produce avalanches. Watch for high elevation areas where recent storms have delivered enough snow to cover the rocks and shrubs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4ginq","text":"On Sunday, neighboring Glacier National Park reported natural storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 in steep south-facing gullies in the alpine, likely triggered by the first rays of sun to hit the recent storm snow. Natural storm slab activity has been in decline since the end of the storm. However, skier triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2, and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 3 have been reported as recently as Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9rhkj","text":"There have also been a few reports of persistent slab avalanches failing on a layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm at treeline elevations within the past week. At least one of these was remotely triggered (from a distance). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported over the past week. Some parts of the region may have received enough new snow with the recent storm to form slabs at higher elevations. The greatest concern is in wind affected terrain and where the storm snow sits on smooth surfaces (such as glaciers, rock slabs, and areas that already have enough snow to cover rocks and shrubs).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8fq0j","text":"Warm alpine temperatures resulted in some small ice falls off of glaciers on Sunday. The last reported avalanches were wind slab avalanches in alpine terrain on Thursday and Friday, including a small (size 1) skier triggered wind slab near Shames (see this MIN report). Triggering wind slabs remains possible in alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":257,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/26fb2a75-d9fe-4998-9a04-df866f14a621","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/26fb2a75-d9fe-4998-9a04-df866f14a621"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"140lh","text":"Several notable large persistent slab avalanches (size 2-3) have been reported in alpine and treeline terrain over the past few days. Most of them were triggered with explosives, but one was remotely triggered as a person walked on low angle terrain above the slope. These avalanches have run on buried crusts and weak layers ranging from 50-100 cm deep. This type of activity is indicative of a weak snowpack structure capable of producing large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"lsk2","text":"In addition to these large avalanches, smaller storm slab and wind slab avalanches were triggered by humans over the weekend, and may still be possible to trigger in steep and wind affected terrain. A concern with triggering one of these smaller avalanches is the potential for it to step down and produce a larger avalanche on the deeper weak layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1bqn7","text":"Recent MIN reports suggest there has been minimal avalanche activity over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?regions=northwest-inland&days=5"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f4b87","text":"There have only been a handful of field observations in the region to date. Many of the reported avalanches in the previous storm cycle released on the weak layer buried in late November. One such avalanche was a size 2.5 observed on Sunday on a southeast aspect at 2500 m. The natural avalanche cycle that coincided with snowfall late last week has likely slowed down but it is important to keep in mind the potential for large, deep avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"23f6l","text":"Reports of recent avalanche activity have been limited to explosive and skier controlled avalanches in the north of the region. On Sunday explosive and skier controlled avalanches were limited to size 1, releasing on the ground in shallow areas. On Saturday two explosive controlled size 2.5 storm slab avalanches on northeast aspects were reported in the alpine. These avalanches were triggered in thin snowpack areas and stepped down to the facets and depth hoar sitting on the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"On Sunday, a few natural and skier triggered slab avalanches of size 1-2 were observed. Several explosive triggered slab avalanches and cornices to size 1-2 were reported. The cornices triggered small slabs on the slopes below which were up to 30 cm thick and ran on a facet/crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":269,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8bus5","text":"On Saturday, several natural avalanches up to size 2 were reported. A small slab avalanche (size 1.5) was triggered remotely by skiers on an unsupported north facing slope in the alpine. It was 20-30 cm thick. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"75daj","text":"Although natural avalanche activity has largely subsided, natural persistent slabs are still being reported, up to size 2.5 on south aspects. On Monday, a variety of artificially triggered avalanches, up to size 2, were reported on northeast aspects. One explosive controlled avalanche was triggered in a wind slab and stepped down to the persistent weak layer further down the track.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d4onn","text":"Several notable large persistent slab avalanches (size 2-3) were reported in alpine and treeline terrain over the weekend. Most of them were triggered with explosives, but one was remotely triggered as a person walked on low angle terrain above the slope. These avalanches have run on buried crusts and weak layers ranging from 40-100 cm deep. This type of activity is indicative of a weak snowpack structure capable of producing large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhr2s","text":"Smaller storm slab and wind slab avalanches were also triggered by humans over the weekend, and may still be possible to trigger in steep and wind affected terrain. A concern with triggering one of these smaller avalanches is the potential for it to step down to a deeper weak layer and produce a much larger avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dggv9","text":"Numerous recent storm slab and persistent slab avalanches have been reported. Explosive control in the Lizard Range over the weekend produced large slab avalanches (size 2-3) at treeline and alpine elevations. The avalanches ran on the both the November and October crust layers 40-100 cm deep. Evidence of natural avalanches with wide propagation have also been reported from the Flathead area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7jgl","text":"Fewer avalanches have been reported since the weekend, but the potential for triggering large persistent slab avalanches remains a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"On Monday, a few slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were triggered with explosives. They were up to 30 cm thick and released on a crust on eastern to southerly aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q1q4","text":"On Sunday, numerous small natural avalanches (size 1) were observed on east aspects. A few skier triggered avalanches of size 1-2 were reported. On Saturday, several slab avalanches of size 1-2 were triggered by skiers. Two artificially controlled avalanches of size 1 and 2 were reported. Some of these slabs were up to 50 cm thick and released on a crust. They occurred on all aspects. Avalanches of smaller size released within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ucgb","text":"It is important to keep in mind the potential for large, deep avalanches. Many of the reported avalanches in the previous storm cycle released on the weak layer buried in late November. As recently as Monday, up to size 2.5 avalanches have been observed, one of which released on the early season facet layer over glacial ice high in the alpine. Settlements and whumpfing, likely on basal facets, have been reported below treeline in response to skier traffic.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":362,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#whumpf-definition","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#whumpf-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5efq5","text":"Ongoing snowfall could mean as much as 35 cm of new snow by the end of the day on Thursday.  This, combined with strong southwest winds, means that storm slabs will likely be forming, and will be becoming more reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25grm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7q3v5","text":"On Monday and Tuesday, there were no avalanches reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3883h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cb4pr","text":"Last weekend, their were several natural, explosive and human triggered avalanches up to size 2 reported in the top 30 cm of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2jqh5","text":"Strong winds and up to 20 cm of new snow by the end of the day on Thursday could mean that storm slabs form and become more reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvemq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"kceh","text":"On Tuesday, there were a reports of natural and human triggered avalanches to size 1.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cn6qc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jr5o","text":"On Monday, there were reports of explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 on south facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0pvj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7tiqa","text":"Last weekend, there were reports of human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e3v9d","text":"There have been no recent reports of avalanches, but there is very little information available at this time.  Based on recent weather events, it is likely that a natural avalanche cycle occurred at upper elevations on Thursday, and may continue into Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"and2v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sfq","text":"If you get out into the mountains, let us know what you see by posting to the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":29,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"7pnmn","text":"On Thursday, we received many reports of sloughing and small loose snow avalanches up to size 1. Reports of soft storm slabs propagating at ridgetops but breaking up quickly as they ran, were also limited to size 1.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1a1s2","text":"Prior to the new snow, natural and skier triggered windslab and persistant slab avalanches averaging size 2 were widely reported in the north of the region and in neighboring Glacier National Park. Natural events have been reported on a range of aspects and are suspected to have been triggered by wind loading or solar radiation. Keep in mind that the new snow, or small storm slab avalanches could also act as triggers to these deeper avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"On Friday, there were reports of several explosives triggered and natural avalanches up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqd7j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enmk7","text":"On Thursday, there were several reports of human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2. Some of these avalanches stepped down to a weak crust/facet layer that was buried in mid November.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":124,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":147,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7nnaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ml0l","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust+#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust+#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"esn1r","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday mostly describe sloughing and small loose dry avalanches up to size 1. Soft storm slabs propagating at ridgetops but breaking up quickly as they ran, were also limited to size 1.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv4c0","text":"Prior to the new snow, numerous natural, explosive and skier triggered avalanches size 2-2.5 on a variety of aspects have been reported recently throughout the region and in neighboring Glacier National Park. Some of these avalanches were triggered in areas of shallow snowcover or wind slab and stepped down to the persistent November layer resulting in avalanches large enough to injure or bury a person.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"There were no avalanches reports on Thursday, but observations are still very limited in this region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b13gh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"71vjr","text":"In the south of the region: With up to 30 cm of recent new snow and strong winds, it is likely that there were natural avalanches on Thursday and Friday, especially in wind loaded areas. Natural avalanche activity is expected to taper somewhat over the weekend. There is still the potential for human triggered avalanches at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bpqg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aercm","text":"In the northern part of the region: There have been no avalanches reported in recent days. There may be isolated pockets of wind slab and/or storm slab at higher elevations that could be triggered by humans.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1me38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ds9l3","text":"On Saturday, 2 large (size 2) natural storm slab avalanches were reported initiating from steep north-north east aspects in the alpine. Around Fernie, the new snow was reactive to skier tracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"76ect","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cr1ku","text":"Avalanche activity late last week was primarily limited to small wind slab avalanches (size 1) triggered with explosives. On Thursday there was a report of a size 2.5 storm slab avalanche on a northeast aspect in the alpine, which scoured down to a crust near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5uvh2","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported in recent MIN reports. With heavy snowfall on the way, a cycle of natural storm slab avalanches will be likely at higher elevations during the peak of the storm on Tuesday. The storm snow will remain reactive to human triggering throughout the week, especially in areas that are continually being loaded by new snow and wind. There is more uncertainty about the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches, however any weak layers present in the snowpack will become more reactive with the weight of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":55,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?regions=north-rockies&days=7"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Observations are limited in this region, though there was a MIN report of several small human triggered avalanches around the Coquihalla Summit area on Saturday after only 20 cm of new snow had accumulated.  Click here to read the report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":208,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2pt1v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1n0k","text":"By Sunday morning, there was up to 60 cm of new snow in the south of the region. In the absence of new observations, and given the avalanche activity that occurred as we reached 20 cm, it would be wise to choose terrain while assuming a substantial storm slab remains sensitive to human triggering","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b916p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f87cr","text":"In the northern part of the region: There have been no avalanches reported in recent days. There may be isolated pockets of wind slab and/or storm slab at higher elevations that could be triggered by humans.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/25eb8399-5fc5-45ad-8102-aefb64053028","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/25eb8399-5fc5-45ad-8102-aefb64053028"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Observations are limited in this region, though there was a MIN report of several small human triggered avalanches around the Coquihalla Summit area on Saturday after only 20 cm of new snow had accumulated.  Click here to read the report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":208,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vcmi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fm7hb","text":"By Sunday morning, there was up to 60 cm of new snow in the south of the region. In the absence of new observations, and given the avalanche activity that occurred as we reached 20 cm, it would be wise to choose terrain while assuming a substantial storm slab remains sensitive to human triggering","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6fgtp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3oa2t","text":"There have been no avalanches reported in recent days in the northern part of the region. It is expected that reactive new wind slab and/or storm slabs have been forming at higher elevations. Areas that see more new snow from the ongoing series of storms will be the most concerning.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/25eb8399-5fc5-45ad-8102-aefb64053028","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/25eb8399-5fc5-45ad-8102-aefb64053028"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f23r5","text":"Heavy snowfall likely resulted in a cycle of natural avalanches on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving storm slabs very reactive to human triggering. Observations have been limited the past few days due to poor visibility.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ddk0","text":"Similar activity is expected on Thursday with more snow expected overnight and strong wind throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"700mu","text":"Two natural wind slab avalanches were reported Wednesday morning, these avalanches were suspected to have failed overnight as strong winds reached 90 km/hr.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"89h6u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1iam","text":"Explosives testing was able to trigger a handful of small (size 1) slab avalanches on Tuesday from steep alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"thcd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"77dsh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Observations from Monday showed one small new skier-triggered wind slab at 1950 metres in Ymir bowl. Elevated winds from varying directions have supported further wind slab formation since that time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6o2tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"13d4a","text":"There were reports of a size 1 human triggered avalanche, and natural size 2 avalanche on Saturday that released on the persistent weak layer that is down about 50-60 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#persistent-weak-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#persistent-weak-layer"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2tafo","text":"Heavy snowfall resulted in a cycle of natural avalanches on Tuesday (and potentially on Wednesday too). Numerous natural storm slab avalanches (size 2) were reported on Tuesday, as well as human triggered storm slab and persistent slab avalanches. The human triggered storm slabs were typically 30-40 cm thick. A few larger persistent slab avalanches were triggered remotely on layers that were 40-60 cm deep. Several persistent slab avalanches were also reported last weekend on a range of aspects and elevations, suggesting the persistent slab problem is widespread.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f8bpf","text":"Similar activity is expected on Thursday with more snow expected overnight and strong wind throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dddd5","text":"Early explosives work on Wednesday triggered several storm slab avalanches to size 2, average crown depths were around 30 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6fgt8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drqqn","text":"A natural avalanche cycle to size 2.5 occurred Tuesday, in steep and leeward terrain at treeline and above. In many cases avalanches failed with input from strong to extreme south and westerly winds gusting upwards of 70 km/hr.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"37kcg","text":"Further east of the Northwest Inland region, a natural wind slab avalanche cycle to size 2.5 in alpine and tree line areas was triggered by intense wind loading sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"720mv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"15vg4","text":"A natural avalanche cycle to size 2.5 occurred Tuesday in the neighboring Northwest Coastal region. This area received higher precipitation amounts (30-60 cm) this week, but similarities in the storm suggest a potential for human triggered storm/wind slabs in the Northwest Inland region as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15sfe","text":"Recent snow has produced several small (size 1) slab and dry loose avalanches (including this MIN report from Tuesday). Surface snow will continue to be reactive in wind affected terrain and in western parts of the region with greater accumulations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":94,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d5t8i","text":"On Sunday there was a report of a size 3 explosive controlled deep persistent slab avalanche on a north aspect in the alpine. The fracture was 150 cm deep. On Monday there were also reports of a few explosives controlled size 1.5 deep persistent slab avalanches on north aspects at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f6348ae1-fb33-46c0-8369-d360be0773a9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebl61","text":"Natural wind slab avalanches (size 1.5) were reported Wednesday morning, with crowns 50-60 cm deep, these avalanches were suspected to have failed overnight Tuesday as strong winds reached 90 km/hr.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2erth","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ei6t6","text":"On Wednesday, two large natural avalanches in the Morrissey area were reported to have failed on a deeper instability, a crust from mid-November. A cornice failure triggered a size 2.5 avalanche, and one size 2 slab avalanche failed naturally, both avalanches had crown depths 70-100 cm, were on east-northeast aspects, and suspected to have been triggered by strong winds. This layer has been trending towards unreactive recently, but this report suggest that triggering is still possible with large loads or in areas with a thin and variable snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66hjp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5b6k","text":"Explosives testing was able to trigger a handful of small (size 1) slab avalanches on Tuesday from steep alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle is expected on Friday due to heavy snowfall, warm temperatures and strong to extreme winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"m789","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fnpeo","text":"Preliminary reports from Thursday suggest that an avalanche cycle was ongoing with reports of natural, explosives and human triggered avalanches up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e410o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dega","text":"Previous heavy snowfall resulted in an avalanche cycle on Tuesday and Wednesday. Numerous natural and human triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"cr9fi","text":"Between Tuesday and Wednesday, and further east of the Northwest Inland region, a natural wind slab avalanche cycle to size 2.5 in alpine and treeline areas was triggered by intense wind loading.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5h3ql","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac017","text":"In the neighboring Northwest Coastal region, a natural avalanche cycle to size 2.5 occurred Tuesday. This area received higher precipitation amounts (30-70 cm) this week, but similarities in the storm suggest a potential for human triggered storm/wind slabs in the Northwest Inland region as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"df265","text":"A natural avalanche cycle to size 2.5 occurred Tuesday, in steep and leeward terrain at treeline and above. In many cases avalanches failed with input from strong to extreme south and westerly winds gusting upwards of 70 km/hr.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9rhsv","text":"Natural storm slab avalanches to size 1.5 were observed around treeline on Wednesday and loose, dry snow was running from steep alpine features. Avalanche control work Wednesday and Thursday triggered numerous large (size 2) avalanches with explosives, crown depths ranged from 30-80 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40i3f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37knr","text":"As the loose snow gains cohesion and more flurries increase the load on a touchy surface hoar layer, the new snow may be quite reactive to skier triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"44seh","text":"Numerous large slab avalanches were triggered naturally and by explosives on Thursday. The avalanches failed in the recent storm snow and some of them stepped down to the mid-November weak layer described in the Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t4tf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2o2eu","text":"A natural avalanche cycle may occur Thursday night during the brunt of the storm. Both natural and human-triggered avalanches are expected to be very likely to occur on Friday, failing both in the storm snow as well as the mid-November weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bcd0f","text":"Significant snowfall amounts, warm temperatures and strong to extreme winds will mean that a natrual avalanche cycle is almost certain for most of the Purcells on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dbhf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4uakt","text":"On Sunday there was a report of a size 3 explosive controlled deep persistent slab avalanche on a north aspect in the alpine. The fracture was 150 cm deep. On Monday there were also reports of a few explosives controlled size 1.5 deep persistent slab avalanches on north aspects at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"There is a notable weak layer of surface hoar that is down 60-100 cm and there is some uncertainty as to how reactive this layer may be to human triggers. Treat this layer with caution and choose conservative terrain to manage this uncertainty.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":33,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"k2h9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d20n7","text":"On Friday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered avalanches. Check out this great MIN report from Allan Creek that outlines reactive storm slab conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":27,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"s5ou","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1u1e3","text":"Heavy snowfall earlier in the week likely resulted in a cycle of natural avalanches on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving storm slabs very reactive to human triggering. Observations were limited on Tuesday and Wednesday due to poor visibility.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#surface-hoar","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a03ccbd6-35dc-4022-af45-4ccbbc470add"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5ls59","text":"Recent reports include natural wind slab avalanches in steep alpine terrain (see this MIN report) and touchy storm slabs around Hasler (see this MIN report). As we move out of the stormy period, natural avalanches are still possible in wind affected alpine terrain, while human triggered avalanches remain a concern at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":145,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3v6cd","text":"Please share you observations and photos from this weekend on the Mountain  Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":29,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"9vq4e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/33431dd7-0c34-4845-8119-0b9bbd55ff08"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/6424a443-3977-4aea-a769-85bbf120d8e3"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2vlic","text":"Many large slab avalanches were triggered naturally and by explosives on Friday. The avalanches failed both in the recent storm snow as well as the mid-November weak layer described in the Snowpack Summary. Some of the avalanches scrubbed to the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1n30v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dnhe","text":"Human-triggered avalanches are expected to be likely to occur on Saturday, with the potential to fail in both the recent storm snow as well as the mid-November weak layer. Conservative decision-making is essential given this weak snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bcd0f","text":"With more snow overnight on Saturday, avalanche activity is expected to continue to be widespread on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"301d1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4mpfb","text":"Avalanche activity was widespread on Saturday with reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ia8s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfvt9","text":"On Friday there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"54erj","text":"Many large slab avalanches were triggered naturally and by explosives on Friday and Saturday. The avalanches failed both in the recent storm snow as well as the mid-November weak layer described in the Snowpack Summary. Some of the avalanches were remotely triggered, meaning they were triggered from a shallow spot and traveled far through the snowpack to steeper terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7u91","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"35h2i","text":"Human-triggered avalanches are expected to be very likely to occur on Sunday, with the potential to fail in both the recent storm snow as well as the mid-November weak layer. We recommend avoidance of alpine avalanche terrain and very conservative decision-making at treeline, given this weak snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"There is a notable weak layer of surface hoar that is down 40-100 cm and human triggering remains likely. Treat this layer with caution and choose conservative terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":33,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2u40q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5aiu6","text":"On Friday, there were a few reports of natural and human triggered avalanches. Check out this great MIN report from Allan Creek that outlines reactive storm slab conditions. Here is another great MIN report about similar conditions further north in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":27,"key":1},{"offset":196,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#surface-hoar","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a03ccbd6-35dc-4022-af45-4ccbbc470add","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a03ccbd6-35dc-4022-af45-4ccbbc470add"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d241c847-87d0-4c22-9b41-4134718ae4d6"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dshov","text":"Many large to very large persistent slab avalanches were triggered by explosives and skiers on Saturday and Sunday. The avalanches failed on the mid-November weak layer described in the Snowpack Summary. Some of the avalanches were remotely triggered, meaning the weak layer was triggered from one spot and propagated through the snowpack to reach the steeper terrain where the avalanche released. See here for some photos of one of them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":402,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6qo11","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"51kni","text":"Human-triggering of large avalanches is expected to be very likely to occur on Monday at higher elevations. We recommend avoidance of alpine and treeline avalanche terrain, given this weak snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c568a523-8319-4649-8f01-38c7369bbe10"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"82qpe","text":"The likelihood of avalanches will remain elevated on Monday, and avalanches have the potential to be very large.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1da1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5e2sf","text":"On Saturday, there were numerous reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.5. A number of these were triggered remotely. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":144,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2dp6m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ekft","text":"There were numerous reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.5 on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84nsa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8rtch","text":"There were numerous reports on Thursday of natural, explosives and human triggered avalanches up to size 3. Many of these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"The likelihood of avalanches remains elevated, and avalanches have the potential to be very large.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c5j7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eldho","text":"On Sunday, there were preliminary reports of natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5oc6b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84oqp","text":"On Saturday, there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dg587","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"s79g","text":"Numerous natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2o1o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2732g","text":"There were numerous reports on Thursday of natural, explosives and human triggered avalanches up to size 2.5. Some of these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":139,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3n2om","text":"Natural storm slab to size 2 avalanches were reported in the Shames area on Thursday. Further north in the region, explosives triggered storm slab avalanches to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ob1k","text":"A MIN report here from Saturday identifies and discusses reactive surface hoar buried 70 cm under the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":13,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7fcf483a-06f9-4b84-a1c3-9917ed1137ff"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"99t5d","text":"A large scale natural avalanche cycle is occurring at all elevations and on all aspects. Many avalanches have been very large. In addition, significant avalanche activity has been observed in the trees at lower elevations, impacting hiking and snowshoeing trials (such as Ha Ling Trail). Avalanche Control today produced a few large avalanches, in some cases burying the highway.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bcd0f","text":"A deep persistent weak layer in the snowpack has been responsible for some very large and destructive recent avalanches. The potential for very large avalanches still exists in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3d197","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6javu","text":"On Sunday, there were numerous reports of natural and human triggered avalanches size 2-2.5 and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 4. A number of these avalanches were reported to have run on the deep persistent weak layer near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fg9c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fsilu","text":"Avalanche activity was widespread on Saturday with reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aa0ik","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba2mf","text":"On Friday there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4a89e","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle was observed across the region on Friday and Saturday. Avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on the weak layer described in the Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abmhd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avd5h","text":"Human-triggered avalanches are expected to be very likely to occur on Monday at higher elevations, particularly in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.). We recommend avoidance of alpine avalanche terrain and very conservative decision-making at treeline, given this weak snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"The recent storm was a significant one, and there is a great deal of uncertainty at this time as to how quickly the snowpack will gain strength. Avalanche occurrences are beginning to taper, but recent avalanches have been very large. Patience and conservative terrain selection is the name of the game right now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nc2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ru47","text":"There have been numerous reports every day since Thursday of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.5. Many of these have been triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fdfvu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ec5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a8bav","text":"Snow accumulation over the weekend overloaded deeply buried weak layers. A natural storm slab avalanche cycle to size 3 occurred Saturday and Sunday following intense and heavy loading from snow/rain and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arrg2","text":"Explosives triggered very large (size 3-3.5) avalanches Saturday and Sunday, these avalanches failed on a deep persistent weak layer with some avalanche crowns over 2 m. On Monday explosives continued to produce large (size 2.5) avalanches, failing on the deep persistent weak layer. A complex avalanche problem has developed, read the latest forecaster blog here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":359,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/blogs/after-atmospheric-river","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/blogs/after-atmospheric-river"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6vmiv","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle was observed across the region on Friday and Saturday. Avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on the weak layer described in the snowpack summary below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ekotq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7trkv","text":"Human-triggered avalanches are expected to be very likely to occur on Tuesday at higher elevations, particularly in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.). See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement on Monday for an example of the issue at hand.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"aiv57","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd25p","text":"Given our current snowpack structure, we recommend avoidance of alpine avalanche terrain and very conservative decision-making at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bcd0f","text":"A deep persistent weak layer in the snowpack has been responsible for some very large and destructive recent avalanches. The potential for very large avalanches still exists in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9r339","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahun","text":"On Sunday, there were numerous reports of natural and human triggered avalanches size 2-2.5 and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 4. A number of these avalanches were reported to have run on the deep persistent weak layer near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bt3m8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fss01","text":"Avalanche activity was widespread on Friday and Saturday with reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ii72","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"82r1l","text":"Last Thursday, natural storm slab to size 2 avalanches were reported in the Shames area. Further north in the region, explosives triggered storm slab avalanches to size 2. Surface hoar, which the storm snow fell on, was the likely weak layer involved. A MIN report here from Saturday identifies and discusses reactive surface hoar buried 70 cm under the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":265,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7fcf483a-06f9-4b84-a1c3-9917ed1137ff","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7fcf483a-06f9-4b84-a1c3-9917ed1137ff"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7oq9p","text":"The large scale and destructive avalanche cycle is on-going with some slides reaching the end of their historic run-outs. Slides up to size 3.5 have been observed in the past few days. Ski cutting at lower elevations today produced full-depth avalanches with the entire recent storm snow layer failing on the basal weaknesses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a44oa","text":"Many large to very large persistent slab avalanches were triggered by explosives and skiers on Saturday and Sunday. The avalanches failed on the mid-November weak layer described in our Snowpack Summary. Some of the avalanches were remotely triggered, meaning the weak layer was triggered from one spot and propagated through the snowpack to reach the steeper terrain where the avalanche released. See here for some photos of one of them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":402,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"10aov","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4j0sm","text":"Human-triggering of large avalanches remains likely at higher elevations. We recommend avoidance of alpine and treeline avalanche terrain, given this weak snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":45,"length":7,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c568a523-8319-4649-8f01-38c7369bbe10"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"82qpe","text":"The recent storm was a significant one, and there is a great deal of uncertainty at this time as to how quickly the snowpack will gain strength. Avalanche occurrences are tapering, but recent avalanches have been very large. Patience and conservative terrain selection is the best way to manage this uncertainty.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egs31","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kt1b","text":"On Sunday, there were dozens of reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 4.  These were a mix of storm slab and persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e9jpm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"conc3","text":"On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there were numerous reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.5. A number of these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":165,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e6878","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fiovg","text":"Snow accumulation over the weekend overloaded deeply buried weak layers. A natural storm slab avalanche cycle to size 3 occurred Saturday and Sunday following intense and heavy loading from snow/rain and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ha3m","text":"Explosives triggered very large (size 3-3.5) avalanches Saturday and Sunday, these avalanches failed on a deep persistent weak layer with some avalanche crowns over 2 m. On Monday explosives continued to produce large (size 2.5) avalanches, failing on the deep persistent weak layer. Explosives Tuesday continued to trigger large (size 2) deep persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":339,"length":20,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1mqlh","text":"Reports from Monday show more observations of the widespread large to very large (size 2-3) natural avalanches that have run recently, along with numerous other explosives-triggered size 2-3 releases, targeted in the Whistler area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6f1hm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25vm7","text":"Many more size 2-3 avalanches were triggered by explosives and by skiers on Saturday and Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7hrv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"luah","text":"Many of the avalanches mentioned above failed on the mid-November weak layer described in our Snowpack Summary. Many of the larger examples scoured the lower snowpack away to reveal ground. Some of the avalanches were remotely triggered, meaning the weak layer was triggered from one spot and propagated through the snowpack to reach the steeper terrain where the avalanche released. See here for some photos of one of them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":388,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6juvf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b26r5","text":"Human-triggering of large avalanches remains likely at higher elevations. Very cautious route-finding and conservative decision making is currently required for safe travel in higher elevation avalanche terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":45,"length":7,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c568a523-8319-4649-8f01-38c7369bbe10"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7uhc","text":"Several more large persistent slabs were triggered with explosives control in the Nelson area on Monday. These slabs featured crown depths of 15-120 cm, giving some evidence of wind loading. These avalanches are suspected to have released on our early November facet/crust layer, which exists below at least two other persistent weak layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2605d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5eafk","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle occurred on Saturday, with observations of large artificially triggered avalanches  continuing into Sunday. Many of these recent avalanches released within the storm snow, and large avalanches have been observed on all aspects and generally above 2000 m. Numerous other large to very large avalanches were also triggered by explosives on the late-November layer described in our Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a10nc","text":"The recent storm was a significant one, and there is a great deal of uncertainty at this time as to how quickly the snowpack will gain  strength. Avalanche occurrences are beginning to taper, but recent  avalanches have been very large. Patience and conservative terrain  selection is the name of the game right now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"98r06","text":"Avalanche activity on Monday was sharply reduced from the previous days, but there was still a size 2.5 avalanche triggered by a snowcat on a NE facing slope at 2500 m. A small skier controlled avalanche was also reported from a northeast facing slope at 2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2meg","text":"Between Thursday and Sunday there were numerous reports of natural, human and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 3.5. Many of these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":154,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"in62","text":"The recent storm was a significant one, and there is a great deal of  uncertainty at this time as to how quickly the snowpack will gain  strength. Avalanche occurrences are tapering, but recent avalanches have  been very large. Patience and conservative terrain selection is the  best way to manage this uncertainty.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8opqe","text":"On Monday natural avalanche activity from size 2 to 3 was observed on a variety of aspects above 2100 m. Control work produced avalanches from size 2 to 4 that involved all elevation bands, some mature timber was taken out by very large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8k87s","text":"On Sunday, there were  dozens of reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches  up to size 4.  These were a mix of storm slab and persistent slab  avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6bo7q","text":"On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there were  numerous reports of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches  up to size 3.5. A number of these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":167,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"67nfq","text":"A deep persistent weak layer in the snowpack has been responsible for  some very large and destructive recent avalanches. The potential for  very large avalanches still exists in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gio9","text":"On Monday control work produced very large (size 2.5 to 3.5) avalanches on a variety of aspects in the alpine.  Some of these avalanches ran beyond historical norms and created new trim lines where there were once trees.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66hqk","text":"On  Sunday, there were numerous reports of natural and human triggered  avalanches size 2-2.5 and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 4. A  number of these avalanches were reported to have run on the deep  persistent weak layer near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qhb8","text":"Avalanche  activity was widespread on Friday and Saturday with reports of natural,  human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"49u0e","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle was observed across the region on Friday and Saturday. Avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on the weak layer described in the snowpack summary below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n4k1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"51kfj","text":"Human-triggered avalanches are expected to remain likely to occur on Tuesday at higher elevations, but mainly in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.). See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement on Monday for an example of the issue at hand.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":184,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"164tp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vonl","text":"Given our current snowpack structure, we recommend very conservative route-finding and decision making in higher elevation avalanche terrain in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","rel":"noopener noreferrer","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"sm6e","text":"Early Tuesday, avalanche control work north of Stewart triggered two size 2 storm slab avalanches, this area accumulated 25 cm new snow by Tuesday morning.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7da1","text":"Last Thursday natural storm slab to size 2 avalanches were reported in the Shames area, following the snowfall. Further north in the region, explosives triggered storm slab avalanches to size 2. Surface hoar, which the storm snow fell on, was the likely weak layer involved. A MIN report here from Saturday identifies and discusses reactive surface hoar buried 70 cm under the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":288,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7fcf483a-06f9-4b84-a1c3-9917ed1137ff","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7fcf483a-06f9-4b84-a1c3-9917ed1137ff"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bep96","text":"Last week's storm resulted in a natural avalanche cycle in Pine Pass and northern areas that released either at the bottom of the storm snow or in a deeper weak layer. In the south and west areas there were fewer reports of avalanches and they were small.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ceji2","text":"Looking forward, the weather forecast suggests strong wind events with some new snow; even without additional snow there's enough on the ground available for transport so I expect natural wind slab activity on lee slopes with it primed for human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":210,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=lee"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bug7t","text":"The recent storm was a significant one and there is now a great deal of uncertainty as to how quickly the snowpack is regaining strength. Avalanche activity is tapering, but avalanches during and just after the storm were spectacularly large and destructive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3lhn7","text":"Aside from sluffing in steep terrain, no new avalanche activity was reported from Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jrvv","text":"Avalanche activity on  Monday was sharply reduced from the previous days, but there was still a  size 2.5 avalanche triggered by a snowcat on a NE facing slope at 2500  m. A small skier controlled avalanche was also reported from a northeast  facing slope at 2300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"15co1","text":"Between last Thursday and Sunday there were  numerous reports of natural, human and explosive triggered avalanches up  to size 3.5. Many of these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle was observed across the region on Friday and Saturday. Avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on the weak layer described in the snowpack summary below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8jelb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ebv71","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a very serious concern at higher elevations in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.). See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement on Monday for an example of the issue at hand.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"aptv3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ciqv","text":"Given our current snowpack structure, we recommend very conservative route-finding and decision making in higher elevation avalanche terrain in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","rel":"noopener noreferrer","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8a9bb","text":"Large destructive avalanche activity continued on Tuesday. A natural size 2.5 avalanche began on a north facing feature at 2200 m before ending up in a creek. Numerous size 3.5 avalanches were triggered by explosive control work in the central portion of the region on all aspects around 2500 m, crown depths were up to 200 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dvq57","text":"On Monday control work produced very large (size 2.5 to 3.5) avalanches on  a variety of aspects in the alpine.  Some of these avalanches ran  beyond historical norms and created new trim lines where there were once  trees.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aiv0h","text":"Avalanche  activity was widespread Friday through Sunday with reports of natural,  human and explosive triggered  avalanches up to size 4.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Several more large persistent slabs were triggered with explosives control in the Nelson area on Monday. These slabs featured crown depths of 15-120 cm, giving some evidence of wind loading. These avalanches are suspected to have released on our early November facet/crust layer, which exists below two other persistent weak layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fc8q9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cbjcm","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle occurred on Saturday, with observations of large artificially triggered avalanches  continuing into Sunday. Many of these recent avalanches released within the storm snow, and large avalanches weren observed on all aspects, generally above 2000 m. Numerous other large to very large avalanches were also triggered by explosives on the late-November layer described in our Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"31til","text":"The recent storm was a significant one and there is now a great deal of uncertainty as to how quickly the snowpack is regaining strength. Avalanche activity is tapering, but avalanches during and just after the storm were spectacularly large and destructive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eg6aq","text":"On Tuesday some natural avalanches up to size 2 were observed in ridge top start zones on a northwest facing slope around 2100 m. There were also some rather spooky size 2 storm slabs on east/southeast facing slopes down in the trees at 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dse7","text":"On Monday natural avalanche activity from size 2 to 3 was observed on a variety of aspects above 2100 m. Control work produced avalanches from size 2 to 4  that involved all elevation bands, some mature timber was taken out by very large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2sa8i","text":"On Friday, Saturday & Sunday there were numerous reports of natural, human and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 4.  A number of  these were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":159,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7m2cb","text":"Snow accumulation over the weekend overloaded deeply buried weak layers. A natural storm slab avalanche cycle to size 3 occurred Saturday and Sunday following intense and heavy loading from snow/rain and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hurf","text":"Explosives triggered very large (size 3-3.5) avalanches Saturday and Sunday, these avalanches failed on a deep persistent weak layer with some avalanche crowns over 2 m. On Monday and Tuesday explosives continued to produce large (size 2-2.5) deep persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":243,"length":20,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#deep-persistent-slab","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"avs8s","text":"A natural avalanche cycle occurred Saturday with heavy loading from snow/rain. The intense loading triggered large (size 2) storm slab avalanches and very large (2.5-3) deep persistent avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cg1q","text":"On Saturday and into Sunday, large storm slab, wet slab and deep persistent avalanches were reported. Explosives triggered storm slab avalanches to size 2 in upper elevations and skiers triggered wet slab avalanches to size 2 at lower elevations. Most notable (and concerning) were reports of both natural and explosives triggering very large (up to size 3) deep persistent slab avalanches with avalanche crowns 40-200 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":358,"length":31,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bdbvo","text":"Most recently on Wednesday, wind slabs to size 2 were reactive to explosives.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#deep-persistent-slab","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8rp57","text":"On Tuesday, avalanche control work north of Stewart triggered size 2 storm slab avalanches, this area accumulated 25 cm new snow by Tuesday morning. Several wind slab avalanches to size 2.5 failed naturally from steep, alpine features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"17m84","text":"A week ago, natural storm slab to size 2 avalanches were reported in the Shames area, following the snowfall. Further north in the region, explosives triggered storm slab avalanches to size 2. Surface hoar, which the storm snow fell on, was the likely weak layer involved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5552n","text":"On Wednesday control work produced some size 2.5 persistent slab avalanches on both north and south facing features between 2100 and 2400 m, crowns were up to 120 cm in depth. Natural avalanches size 2.5 to 3 were also observed in the neighboring Glacier National Park in steep terrain, these avalanches were running to the top or middle of runnouts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i701","text":"Avalanche activity has really tapered off, but avalanches during and just after the storm were spectacularly large and destructive. On Tuesday some natural avalanches up to size 2 were observed in ridge top  start zones on a northwest facing slope around 2100 m. There were also  some rather spooky size 2 storm slabs on east/southeast facing slopes  down in the trees at 1900 m. On Monday natural avalanche activity  from size 2 to 3 was observed on a variety of aspects above 2100 m.  Control work produced avalanches from size 2 to 4  that involved all  elevation bands, some mature timber was taken out by very large  avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1rju6","text":"Recent avalanche activity has been limited in size 1-2 avalanches in the uppermost layers of snow (storm slabs and wind slabs), however ongoing snowfall is adding stress to buried surface hoar layers. Even though no recent avalanches have been reported on these persistent weak layers, they could be reaching the tipping point for producing large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ck7hg","text":"On Thursday a few size 1-2 wind slabs were triggered naturally and with explosives. Similar activity has been reported during each snowfall event over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9cqj0","text":"No new activity was reported on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ace8","text":"On Sunday, there were reports of numerous natural and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 2.5","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"82v4f","text":"Avalanche activity is on the decline following the intense storm and avalanche cycle last weekend. During the storm very large (size 3) avalanches occurred naturally and with explosive triggers. On Monday and Tuesday more large  avalanches (size 2-2.5) were triggered with explosives, and then on Wednesday and Thursday only small (size 1-1.5) avalanches were reported. Some smaller (size 1) wind slab avalanches have been triggered by riders over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2l9j1","text":"While the likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche is on the decline, there is still a fair bit of uncertainty about this problem, and the consequences of triggering such a large avalanche are severe.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eenic","text":"On Wednesday a size 1.5 wind slab avalanche failed naturally on a steep east facing feature near treeline. Loose dry avalanches to size 1.5 ran naturally and were intentionally triggered by riders in steeper alpine terrain too. The more notable avalanche from Wednesday was a natural size 3 persistent slab that failed on a south facing feature at 2500 m. This was likely solar induced, this observation shows us that although triggering of the deeper December 11th surface hoar layer is unlikely, it is still possible. Natural avalanches size 2.5 to 3 were also observed in the neighboring Glacier National Park in steep terrain, these avalanches were running to the top or middle of runnouts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3vkj4","text":"Avalanche activity is tapering, but avalanches during and just  after the storm were spectacularly large and destructive. Last weekend there were  numerous reports of natural, human and  explosive triggered avalanches up  to size 3.5. Many of these were  triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":265,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"No new avalanches have been reported in the region since the widespread natural avalanche cycle brought on by the storm at the end of last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mvdg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ck8i","text":"Looking forward, expect new snow forecast over Thursday night to form a new storm slab problem to manage on Friday. Thicker, more reactive slabs should be expected at higher, more wind-exposed elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aoqhl","text":"Avalanche activity is on the decline following the intense storm and avalanche cycle last weekend. During the storm large (size 2) storm slab and very large (2.5-3) deep persistent avalanches occurred naturally. Most notable (and concerning) were reports of deep persistent slab avalanches with avalanche crowns 40-200 cm. Since then, a few size 2 wind slab avalanches have been triggered with explosives. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":258,"length":31,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ajlek","text":"While the likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche is on the decline, there is still a fair bit of uncertainty about this problem, and the consequences of triggering a very large avalanche are severe.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#deep-persistent-slab","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"A recent large (size 2) skier-triggered persistent slab avalanche was observed in the Kelowna area on Wednesday. It featured a 30-70 cm crown fracture, scrubbed into the lower snowpack, and was noted for being triggered on a shallow, rocky, convex slope.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":225,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3ftnl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2kt94","text":"Several more large persistent slabs were triggered with explosives control in the Nelson area on Monday. These slabs featured crown depths of 15-120 cm, giving some evidence of wind loading. These avalanches are suspected to have released on our early November facet/crust layer, which exists below two other persistent weak layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4jf5t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oq6v","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle occurred on Saturday, with observations of large artificially triggered avalanches  continuing into Sunday. Large avalanches were observed on all aspects, generally above 2000 m. Numerous other large to very large avalanches were also triggered by explosives on the late-November layer described in our Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-shallow-rocky-start-zone-is-an-area-of-the-snowpack"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8aiib","text":"We saw a few cornice collapses in the last while that triggered slopes below. The resulting avalanches were sz2 on average, running on the ground and traveling far. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kviv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ftol","text":"Black Prince headwall had a sz3 that failed on ground. There were also a few other new avalanches up to sz2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Avalanche observations have been on a declining trend since the widespread avalanche cycle observed across the region at the end of last week. During that cycle, avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on the weak layer described in the snowpack summary below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8o8uu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"djh38","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a very serious concern at higher elevations in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.). See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement on Monday for an example of the issue at hand.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3nv6c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"54cfn","text":"Given our current snowpack structure, we recommend very conservative route-finding and decision making in higher elevation avalanche terrain in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","rel":"noopener noreferrer","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4a5v2","text":"The Purcells continue to produce avalanche activity that is simultaneously impressive and scary.  It happened again on Wednesday when a group of skiers remote triggered a size 3 deep persistent slab avalanche in the Golden backcountry. The avalanche occurred on a southwest through northwest facing terrain feature around 2200 m. The crown was up to a 100 cm in depth. The group that remote triggered the avalanche also observed numerous large avalanches that failed naturally and went to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9c8g","text":"Control work in the central portion of the region Wednesday produced persistent slab avalanches to size 3 on north facing terrain around 2500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aspio","text":"It's been like this since last Friday: ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fghr6","text":"On Tuesday a natural size 2.5 avalanche began on a north facing feature at 2200 m  before ending up in a creek. Numerous size 3.5 avalanches were triggered  by explosive control work in the central portion of the region on all  aspects around 2500 m, crown depths were up to 200 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em93e","text":"On Monday  control work produced very large (size 2.5 to 3.5) avalanches on  a  variety of aspects in the alpine.  Some of these avalanches ran  beyond  historical norms and created new trim lines where there were once   trees.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bijn1","text":"Avalanche  activity was widespread Friday through Sunday  with reports of natural,  human and explosive triggered  avalanches up  to size 4.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"60t35","text":"A recent large  skier-triggered persistent slab avalanche was observed in the Kelowna area on Wednesday. It featured a 30-70 cm crown fracture, scrubbed into the lower snowpack, and was noted for being triggered on a shallow, rocky, convex slope.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":55,"key":0},{"offset":217,"length":14,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":12,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"rdfa","text":"Several more large persistent slabs were triggered with explosives control in the Nelson area on Monday. These slabs featured crown depths of 15-120 cm, giving some evidence of wind loading. These avalanches are suspected to have released on our early November facet/crust layer, which exists below two other persistent weak layers of concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bnbgk","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle occurred last weekend on all aspects, generally above 2000 m. Numerous other large to very large avalanches were also triggered by explosives on the late-November layer described in our Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/28098589-1366-4aa9-aad0-966638be4388"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#a-shallow-rocky-start-zone-is-an-area-of-the-snowpack"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#convex-slope"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1r1f0","text":"Avalanche observations have been on a declining trend since the widespread avalanche cycle observed last weekend. During that cycle, avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last weekend for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":264,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f9afc","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a serious concern at higher elevations in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.) as these persistent weak layers continue to produce concerning snowpack test results and are expected to heal slowly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bmca7","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche activity observed during the previous storm cycle has largely tapered. But as recently as Thursday, natural size 2.5 persistent slab avalanches were still being reported in large alpine terrain features on both north and south aspects, in neighboring Glacier National Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4n105","text":"Avalanche activity is on the decline following the intense storm and avalanche cycle last weekend. During the storm large (size 2) storm slab and very large (2.5-3) deep persistent avalanches occurred naturally. Most notable (and concerning) were reports of deep persistent slab avalanches with 40-200 cm thick crowns. Since then, several size 2 wind slab avalanches have been triggered with explosives and cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1h24","text":"While the likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche is on the decline, there is still a fair bit of uncertainty about this problem, and the consequences of triggering a very large avalanche are severe.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8tvl3","text":"Avalanche activity in the Purcells this week is simultaneously impressive and terrifying. Explosive control work in the central portion of the region continues to produce large persistent slab avalanches size 3 and larger on north and east facing alpine terrain. Common characteristics include wide propagation, remote triggers and full depth avalanches running to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"55dr9","text":"On Wednesday a group of skiers remote triggered a size 3 deep persistent slab avalanche in the Golden backcountry. The avalanche occurred on a southwest through northwest facing terrain feature in the alpine. The crown was up to 1 m deep. The same group also observed numerous large avalanches that failed naturally and went to ground. Earlier in the week, there were several instances of large events taking out old timber beyond historical avalanche boundaries and running from the high alpine all the way to valley bottom.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3qoeg","text":"Avalanche activity is on the decline following the intense storm and avalanche cycle last weekend. During the storm very large (size 3) avalanches occurred naturally and with explosive triggers. On Monday and Tuesday more large avalanches (size 2-2.5) were triggered with explosives, and then on Wednesday and Thursday only smaller (size 1-2) avalanches were reported. Some smaller (size 1) wind slab avalanches have also been triggered by riders over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bsicv","text":"While the likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche is on the decline, there is still a fair bit of uncertainty about this problem, and the consequences of triggering such a large avalanche are severe.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bn5g3","text":"Natural avalanches are expected in parts of the region that receive more than 20 cm of new snow on Saturday. Human triggering will also be very likely on freshly loaded slopes. There is additional concern about the buried surface hoar layers, as the combination of new snow, wind loading, and warming could increase the likelihood of large persistent slab avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6d2","text":"Over the past week there have been ongoing reports of size 1-2 wind slab and storm slab avalanches (both natural and explosive triggered), but there are no reports of larger persistent slab avalanches. If Saturday's storm doesn't result in a persistent slab avalanche activity, then Monday and Tuesday's more intense storm likely will.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f9no1","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche activity observed during the previous storm cycle has largely tapered. But as recently as Thursday, natural size 2.5 persistent slab avalanches were still being reported in large alpine terrain features on both north and south aspects, in neighboring Glacier National Park. Reports of smaller natural and skier triggered activity have been common and include remote triggering of the recently formed wind slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"18h7d","text":"Last week's storm resulted in a natural avalanche cycle in Pine Pass and northern areas that released either at the bottom of the storm snow or in a deeper weak layer. In the south and west areas there were fewer reports of avalanches and they were small.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t8v0","text":"Looking forward, the weather forecast suggests strong wind events with some new snow; even without additional snow there's enough on the ground available for transport so I expect natural wind slab activity on lee slopes with it primed for human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":210,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=lee"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1o9b2","text":"Avalanche activity in the Purcells this week is simultaneously impressive and terrifying. Explosive control work in the central portion of the region continues to produce large persistent slab avalanches size 3 and larger on all aspects in alpine terrain. Common characteristics include wide propagation, remote triggers and full depth avalanches running to ground. Natural avalanches of similar scale have been reported as recently as Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o5ko","text":"Earlier in the week, there were several instances of large natural events taking out old timber beyond historical avalanche boundaries and running from the high alpine all the way to valley bottom.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7hg1k","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche cycle observed during last week's big storm seems to have slowed. Persistent slab avalanches are still sensitive to explosive triggering and have been reported up to size 3. Loose dry sloughing in the new snow has been observed to size 1.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"35p22","text":"A size 1.5 skier-triggered avalanche was reported on the MIN on Friday (see full report and photos here). The avalanche occurred on a convex north-facing slope at treeline and failed on a surface hoar layer 50 cm below the surface. This is the first avalanche reported in the region the past few days, but highlights a potential persistent slab problem that could produce larger avalanches on bigger terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":99,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"720hh","text":"Wind slab avalanches have been reactive to human triggering the past few days, including a size 2 avalanche that had impressive propagation on Friday. Gusty wind over the past few days has likely left unstable wind slabs in exposed terrain. Last weekend a widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred (up to size 3), and while the likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche has declined since then the consequences are severe.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7tmu","text":"A few small (size 1) human triggered wind slab avalanches have been reported since Christmas Day. Last weekend a widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred (up to size 3.5), and more large avalanches were triggered with explosives the following days. The likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche has declined since then, but the consequences are severe.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f5tn6","text":"No new avalanches have been reported in the region since the widespread natural avalanche cycle brought on by last weekend's storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9lra","text":"The recent snow and warming temperatures present a storm slab problem to manage on Sunday, as warmer temperatures increase slab properties.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fb0uc","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche cycle observed during last week's big storm seems to have slowed but persistent slab avalanches are still sensitive to explosive triggering. Avalanche activity in the region this weekend has been limited to natural and skier controlled loose dry sloughing up to size 1.5 in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1fnt1","text":"Several large (size 2-3) persistent slab avalanches, both human and explosive-triggered, were reported on Saturday. These avalanches released on both the December surface hoar and November crust layers across a variety aspects. A recent large  skier-triggered persistent slab avalanche was observed in the Kelowna area on Wednesday. It featured a 30-70 cm crown fracture, scrubbed into the lower snowpack, and was noted for being triggered on a shallow, rocky, convex slope.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":55,"key":0},{"offset":445,"length":14,"key":1},{"offset":461,"length":12,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"9t01p","text":"These avalanches offer a much needed reminder that large, destructive avalanches are still possible even a week out from the storm and that this persistent problem still needs time to heal.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"biomc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/28098589-1366-4aa9-aad0-966638be4388"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#a-shallow-rocky-start-zone-is-an-area-of-the-snowpack"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#convex-slope"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bmc16","text":"Small loose dry avalanches were observed out of extreme terrain over the weekend. No new slab avalanche activity has been reported since Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2dfe","text":"Last weekend there were reports of numerous natural and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 2.5","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"59hs6","text":"Avalanche observations have been on a declining trend since the widespread avalanche cycle last weekend, although we have few recent reports to draw from. During that cycle, avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last weekend for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":305,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"76a71","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a serious concern at higher elevations in the northern half of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.), especially as more sensitive wind slabs create the potential for small avalanches to step-down to these layers. These persistent weak layers continue to produce concerning snowpack test results and are expected to heal slowly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":266,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ci7da","text":"Preliminary reports suggest a cycle of natural storm slab avalanches occurred in some parts of the region on Saturday (these areas received at least 30 cm of storm snow). Human triggered storm slabs will remain likely on Sunday. There is additional concern about buried surface hoar layers, as the combination of new snow, wind loading, and warming has likely increased the stress on these layers. If Saturday's storm didn't already result in persistent slab avalanche activity, then Monday and Tuesday's more intense storm likely will.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"424m","text":"A widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred a week ago (up to size 3), and while the likelihood of triggering deep persistent slab avalanches has declined, the consequences are severe. The most recent report of a deep persistent slab avalanche was on Friday near Summer Lake (see this MIN report). This avalanche was triggered by a snowmobile in adjacent terrain and shows the possibility of triggering large avalanches from thin spots in rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":315,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bgr8m","text":"Small (size 1) wind slab avalanches have been reactive to human triggering the past few days, including a size 2 avalanche that had impressive propagation on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97kqg","text":"The incoming storm will result in natural avalanche activity. Since the storm is expected to hit peak intensity on Monday evening, the most dangerous conditions will be late afternoon and into the evening. The transition from snow to rain could cause a mix of avalanche problems later in the day including storm slabs, wind slabs, and wet loose avalanches on buried surface hoar layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dl0","text":"Saturday's storm also resulted in natural avalanche activity, with numerous size 2 storm slab avalanches and several size 3 avalanches (on north and east aspects) that potentially ran on the buried surface hoar layers described in the persistent slab avalanche problem. The combination of new snow and warm temperatures on Monday and Tuesday will increase the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fq9qn","text":"A few small (size 1) human triggered wind slab and dry loose avalanches have been reported since Christmas Day. A widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred a week ago (up to size 3.5). The likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche has declined since then, but the consequences are severe. A MIN report from Friday north of Fernie (in the South Rockies forecast region) shows the possibility of triggering large avalanches from thin spots in rocky alpine terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":337,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1n8sc","text":"Reports from Saturday included observations of several recent small (size 1.5) natural wind slab releases. These occurred between 1800-2300 metres on steeper northeast aspects and featured crown depths of up to 40 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f58vh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58jke","text":"Small loose dry avalanches were observed out of extreme terrain over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aa0im","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cdfe","text":"Last weekend there were reports of numerous natural and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 2.5","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9kh85","text":"Avalanche activity has decreased since the widespread avalanche cycle a week ago, and no recent activity has been reported. During that cycle, avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region, failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last week for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":274,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"h23b","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a concern at higher elevations in the northern part of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.), especially as recently formed wind slabs create the potential for small avalanches to step-down to these layers. These persistent weak layers continue to produce concerning snowpack test results and are expected to heal slowly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":259,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9fvdn","text":"Recent avalanche activity in the Purcells has been simultaneously impressive and terrifying. Explosive control work in the central portion of the region continues to produce large persistent slab avalanches size 3 and larger on all aspects in alpine terrain. Explosives control missions continued to produce large persistent slab avalanches on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fa8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehts","text":"Common characteristics of recent avalanches in the region include wide propagation, remote triggers and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground. Natural avalanches of similar scale have been reported as recently as Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4hal8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34uic","text":"Earlier in the week, there were several instances of large natural events taking out old timber beyond historical avalanche boundaries and running from the high alpine all the way to valley bottom.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7mrc1","text":"Reports from Saturday were mainly limited to small (size 1-1.5) natural and skier triggered dry loose sluffs in steep terrain. One size 1 skier triggered wind slab was observed in the alpine in the Revelstoke area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"55tgm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"83rqp","text":"Observations from the North Columbias included some larger wind slab releases, including one which triggered a very large, 3 metre-deep persistent slab on a high alpine face. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctd5a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d83ua","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche cycle observed during last week's big storm has for the most part ended, however, persistent slabs have continued to react to explosives and other large triggers and have been reported up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dg019","text":"The incoming storm will create unstable storm slabs and add stress to buried weak layers on Monday and Tuesday. A size 1.5 skier-triggered avalanche was reported on the MIN on Friday (see full report and photos here). The avalanche occurred on a convex north-facing slope at treeline and failed on a surface hoar layer 50 cm below the surface. This is the first avalanche reported in the region the past few days, but highlights a potential persistent slab problem that could produce larger avalanches on bigger terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":211,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v1dk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1e56n","text":"Reports from Saturday included a few observations of recent natural and skier-triggered wind slabs reaching size 2.5 (large). One wind slab release managed to trigger a very large (size 3) deep persistent slab on a steep, unsupported slope in the high alpine. Its crown fracture was 3 metres deep. All of the above occurred above 2200 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8g574","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3v2s9","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche cycle observed during last week's big storm has for the most part ended but persistent slabs have shown continued reactivity to explosives and other large triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e57l9","text":"New avalanche problems will develop with the arrival of new snow and strong wind on Tuesday afternoon. Over the past week a few small (size 1) human triggered wind slab and dry loose avalanches have been reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1os6p","text":"A widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred prior to Christmas (up to size 3.5). The likelihood of triggering a deep persistent slab avalanche has declined since then, but the consequences are severe. Triggering could be more likely if significant snow accumulates this week. A MIN report from Friday north of Fernie (in the South Rockies forecast region) shows the possibility of triggering large avalanches from thin spots in rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":308,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"Reports from the weekend included several notable MIN reports from the Barkerville area, where shooting cracks, whumphing, and both natural and machine triggered storm slabs were observed failing on our most recent surface hoar layer. One of these reports included a large (apparently older) persistent slab release near a large glide crack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":292,"length":23,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"apt9r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"55stq","text":"Reports from the interior of the region on Saturday included other observations of several recent small (size 1.5) natural wind slab releases. These occurred between 1800-2300 metres on steeper northeast aspects and featured crown depths of up to 40 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/20417603-dc38-41d3-8caf-ca53afc736cd"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/49976eb9-52cf-4b1c-aeb6-0c3c9cbb4c38"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"31tfe","text":"New avalanche problems will develop with the arrival of new snow and strong wind on Tuesday evening. Small (size 1) wind slab avalanches have been reactive to human triggering the past few days, including a size 2 avalanche that had impressive propagation on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dklfc","text":"A widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred prior to Christmas (up to size 3), and while the likelihood of triggering deep persistent slab avalanches has declined, the consequences are severe. The most recent report of a deep persistent slab avalanche was on Friday near Summer Lake (see this MIN report). This avalanche was triggered by a snowmobile in adjacent terrain and shows the possibility of triggering large avalanches from thin spots in rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":323,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"accg8","text":"A large, but relatively thin avalanche that involved a skier was reported from the Farm on December 29: https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339. This appears to have failed on a layer of surface hoar buried 20-30 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":102,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"djs9j","text":"Other small slab and loose snow avalanches were observed from the Torpy area on the same surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bargi","text":"A slab avalanche that released deeper in the snowpack, likely on a crust and facets near the base of the snowpack was observed on December 29 from the McBride area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"A large (size 2-2.5) persistent slab was triggered by a skier in the Selkirks near Revelstoke on Sunday.  The avalanche occurred just below a convex roll situated above a rocky cliff band at 2300 metres and is suspected to have failed on one of our mid-December surface hoar layers. Its crown fracture was up to 60 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7le0e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16q03","text":"Reports from Saturday were mainly limited to small (size 1-1.5) natural and skier triggered dry loose sluffs in steep terrain. One size 1 skier triggered wind slab was observed in the alpine in the Revelstoke area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dltf7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1s7cq","text":"Observations from the North Columbias included some larger wind slab releases, including one which triggered a very large, 3 metre-deep persistent slab on a high alpine face. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fg6im","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dupoc","text":"The spectacularly large and destructive natural avalanche cycle observed during last week's big storm has for the most part ended, however, persistent slabs have continued to react to explosives and other large triggers and have been reported up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ep3hc","text":"The likelihood of triggering avalanches increases with the incoming storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1lrl1","text":"Several persistent slab avalanches (size 1.5-3), both human and explosive-triggered, were reported over the weekend. These avalanches released on both the December surface hoar and November crust layers across a variety aspects. This recent persistent slab avalanche was observed Sunday. It scrubbed into the lower snowpack and to the ground and was noted for being triggered on a shallow, rocky, convex slope.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":234,"length":32,"key":0},{"offset":381,"length":14,"key":1},{"offset":397,"length":12,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"1ue3f","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a serious concern, especially as newly formed wind slabs create the potential for smaller, more reactive avalanches to step-down to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":196,"length":9,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/28098589-1366-4aa9-aad0-966638be4388"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#a-shallow-rocky-start-zone-is-an-area-of-the-snowpack"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#convex-slope"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bcd0f","text":"Recent avalanche activity in the Purcells has been simultaneously impressive and terrifying. Explosive control work in the central portion of the region continues to produce large persistent slab avalanches size 3 and larger on all aspects in alpine terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1og1d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d3r9","text":"Savvy avoidance of suspect avalanche terrain by travelers in the Purcells have kept recent reports of large human triggered avalanches to a minimum, but explosives control missions continue to demonstrate our snowpack's weakness by producing large, deep avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4f02g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d8oi1","text":"Common characteristics of recent avalanches in the region include wide propagation, remote triggers and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground. Natural avalanches of similar scale have been reported as recently as Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b2qig","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abuqn","text":"Earlier in the week, there were several instances of large natural events taking out old timber beyond historical avalanche boundaries and running from the high alpine all the way to valley bottom.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"26tlf","text":"Monday's storm likely caused natural avalanches and set Tuesday up for very dangerous avalanche conditions. The transition from snow to rain could cause a mix of avalanche problems including storm slabs, wind slabs, and wet loose avalanches. An additional concern is larger persistent slab avalanches on buried surface hoar layers. These weak layers produce large avalanches (size 3) on Saturday and will be under additional stress with the warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fgu1b","text":"Stormy weather is likely forming unstable storm slabs and wind slabs, as well as adding stress to buried surface hoar layers. There are reports of recent large natural avalanches in the Telkwa Range (size 2-3), mostly on northeast aspects. Some were likely triggered by cornices, while many appear to have run on the buried surface hoar layers. A size 1.5 skier-triggered avalanche was reported in the Ashman area on Friday. The avalanche occurred on a convex north-facing slope at treeline and also failed on a surface hoar layer 50 cm below the surface  (see full report and photos in this MIN post).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":592,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aj6fc","text":"The likelihood of triggering avalanches increases with the incoming storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ih3","text":"Avalanche activity has diminished since the widespread avalanche cycle a week ago, and no recent activity has been reported. During that cycle, avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region and failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last week for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":278,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fgtl3","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a concern at higher elevations in the northern part of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.), especially as newly formed wind slabs create the potential for smaller, more reactive avalanches to step-down to these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":273,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2ip8u","text":"Large natural avalanches up to size 3.5 have been reported in Bear Pass since the start of the storm. The natural storm slab avalanche cycle is likely still underway with ongoing new snow and wind at higher elevations. Below treeline, loose wet avalanches will be the main concern. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"Reports from the weekend included several notable MIN reports from the Barkerville area, where shooting cracks, whumphing, and both natural and machine triggered storm slabs were observed failing on a 20 cm-deep surface hoar layer. (This layer is being buried increasingly deeply by ongoing snowfall.) ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dd644","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"13oq9","text":"One of these reports included a large (apparently older) persistent slab release near a large glide crack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":23,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6u88n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"79i4","text":"Reports from the interior of the region on Saturday included other observations of several recent small (size 1.5) natural wind slab releases. These occurred between 1800-2300 metres on steeper northeast aspects and featured crown depths of up to 40 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dct9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vdha","text":"Looking forward, continuing snowfall is expected to maintain dangerous avalanche conditions, with storm slabs and persistent slabs becoming increasingly deep and likely to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/20417603-dc38-41d3-8caf-ca53afc736cd"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/49976eb9-52cf-4b1c-aeb6-0c3c9cbb4c38"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"A large (size 2-2.5) persistent slab was triggered by a skier in the Selkirks near Revelstoke on Sunday.  The avalanche occurred just below a convex roll situated above a rocky cliff band at 2300 metres and is suspected to have failed on one of our mid-December surface hoar layers. Its crown fracture was up to 60 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"brplf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9g212","text":"Reports from Saturday in the neighbouring North Columbias included some larger wind slab releases, including one which triggered a very large, 3 metre-deep persistent slab on a high alpine face. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5cnf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f747t","text":"Looking forward, continuing snowfall is expected to maintain dangerous avalanche conditions, with storm slabs and persistent slabs becoming increasingly likely to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1kb1p","text":"No recent avalanche activity has been reported, but observations are limited for this region. A natural avalanche cycle is expected on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahk9u","text":"In the widespread avalanche cycle a week ago, avalanches were reported to be running to valley-bottom in the north of the region and failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last week for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":180,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2eipf","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a concern in the northern part of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.), especially as reactive storm slabs create the potential for avalanches to step-down to these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":226,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1mtmg","text":"It's now been a week since a widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred in response to the storms prior to Christmas, and four days since this avalanche was reported. The chance of full depth avalanches has diminished, but they could still occur under one of the following scenarios: we get unusually high accumulations of new snow or wind-blown snow; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"da4p0","text":"Thin wind slabs, which still could be nasty in steep exposed terrain, or if there is a terrain trap like a cliff, should be expected with the forecast incoming weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"82qpe","text":"A large (size 2-2.5) persistent slab was triggered by a skier in the Selkirks near Revelstoke on Sunday.  The avalanche occurred just below a convex roll situated above a rocky cliff band at 2300 metres and is suspected to have failed on one of our mid-December surface hoar layers. Its crown fracture was up to 60 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c84hr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2muel","text":"Other reports from the past 3 days included observations of recent natural and skier-triggered wind slabs reaching size 2.5 (large). One wind slab release managed to trigger a very large (size 3) deep persistent slab on a steep, unsupported slope in the high alpine. Its crown fracture was 3 metres deep. All of the above occurred above 2100 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ccnja","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8u8o6","text":"Looking forward, continuing snowfall is expected to maintain very dangerous avalanche conditions, with storm slabs and persistent slabs becoming increasingly likely to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bfecd","text":"It's now been a week since a widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred in response to the storms prior to Christmas, and four days since this avalanche was reported north of Fernie in the neighbouring South Rockies region. Full depth avalanches might still occur under one of the following scenarios: the weather forecast is dramatically wrong and we end up with far more new snow than expected; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5vub8","text":"Thin wind slabs, which still could be nasty in steep exposed terrain, or if there is a terrain trap like a cliff, should be expected with the forecast incoming weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eurfu","text":"Numerous large (size 2-2.5) natural, human-triggered, and explosive-triggered avalanches were reported Wednesday across aspects and elevations. Many of these avalanches failed at the storm interface and a few stepped down to the deeper November crust persistent weak layer. A couple of these avalanches were triggered by cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1rke","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered slab avalanches remains a serious concern for Thursday at higher elevations, especially as sensitive storm slabs create the potential for avalanches to step-down to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":194,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"cr8s9","text":"A large (size 2.5) natural windslab avalanche on a SW aspect at 1700 m was reported from the Howson range on Wednesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6il6c","text":"Reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar have begun to spring up over the past week. Skier and remote triggered persistent slab avalanches to size 2 were reported on south aspects in the alpine on Tuesday. On Sunday we received reports of recent large natural avalanches in the Telkwa Range (size 2-3), mostly on northeast aspects, many appear to have run on the buried surface hoar layers. A size 1.5 skier-triggered avalanche was reported in the Ashman area on Friday. The avalanche occurred on a convex north-facing slope at treeline and also failed on a surface hoar layer 50 cm below the surface (see full report and photos in this MIN post).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":670,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9c4897c1-de6e-49bb-87cb-0442230cf41b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"h2p3","text":"It's now been a week since a widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred in response to the storms prior to Christmas, and four days since this avalanche was reported. The chance of full depth avalanches has diminished, but they could still occur under one of the following scenarios: we get unusually high accumulations of new snow or wind-blown snow; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"36k29","text":"Thin wind slabs, which still could be nasty in steep exposed terrain, or if there is a terrain trap like a cliff, should be expected with the forecast wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ab66d810-cbec-4a87-92bc-a6bd54e0b798"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"blei8","text":"Many large (size 2-3) storm slab avalanches, both natural and explosive triggered, were reported on Wednesday. Expect to see continued natural storm slab activity if the sun comes out on Thursday and with the rapid warming on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"195at","text":"It's now been a week since a widespread cycle of very large deep persistent slab avalanches occurred in response to the storms prior to Christmas. This deep persistent weakness has since been trending toward dormancy. The new snow load and large avalanches on Wednesday were a great test. An absence of reports of storm slab avalanches stepping down to the deeper layers indicates that the deep persistent slab may not be a pertinent avalanche problem at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74nq9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7nr3m","text":"A large natural storm slab avalanche cycle up to size 3.5 was reported in Bear Pass earlier this week. The cycle has subsided as a cooling trend set in late Wednesday, locking up the previously moist storm snow. The large loads provided by this cycle were a great test for reactivity of the persistent slab problem. An absence of reports of storm slab avalanches stepping down to the deeper layers indicates that the deep persistent slab may no longer be an avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mro5","text":"With the forecast snow and strong wind over Wednesday night, thin, touchy wind slab forming over a crust will be the main concern. Also watch for solar triggering of newly fallen snow on steep south facing terrain features in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d9e68","text":"Observations from Tuesday showed storm slabs becoming highly reactive to skier traffic and ski cutting, often producing avalanches to size 2 (large), occasionally to size 3 (very large), even on quite low-angle slopes and with remote triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":227,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3am15","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2k5uh","text":"With slabs initially ranging from 20-40 cm deep, both our most recent storm interface and the slightly older December 27 surface hoar described in our snowpack summary were likely to be involved in this activity. Isolated reports identify our much deeper mid-December weak layer. The destructive potential of avalanches on these layers has been increasing, with snow accumulation forecast to continue through Wednesday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8d9nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7bj0","text":"Looking forward, very dangerous avalanche conditions as described above are expected to persist even as snowfall tapers for Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"Reports from Tuesday showed the December 27 surface hoar layer described in our snowpack summary becoming very reactive to skier traffic and ski cutting, producing avalanches to size 2 (large) even on quite low-angle slopes and with remote triggers. At that time this layer was buried about 30 cm deep, but the destructive potential of avalanches on this layer has been increasing with snow accumulation forecast to continue through Wednesday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":233,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4n8n0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu1tu","text":"Reports from the weekend included several notable MIN reports from the Barkerville area, where shooting cracks, whumphing, and both natural and machine triggered storm slabs were observed failing on the same surface hoar layer, found only 20 cm deep at that time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"li3s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21fhj","text":"Looking forward, dangerous avalanche conditions as described above are expected to persist even as snowfall tapers for Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/20417603-dc38-41d3-8caf-ca53afc736cd"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"401h8","text":"Several large (size 2) natural avalanches were reported in the region on Wednesday (check out this MIN from Zoa Peak). This avalanche activity occurred in the storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":99,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"90ttq","text":"Few observations are available from the northern part of the region where the deeper, persistent slab problem exists. In the widespread avalanche cycle a week ago, avalanches were observed running to valley-bottom and failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last week for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":265,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"64l01","text":"The possibility for large human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remains a concern in the northern part of the region (e.g., Duffey, Hurley, etc.), especially as more sensitive storm slabs create the potential for avalanches to step-down to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":232,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/11f2c311-240b-4a29-8e82-2c8a8df3e183"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"82qpe","text":"Observations from Tuesday showed storm slabs becoming highly reactive to skier traffic and ski cutting, often producing avalanches to size 2 (large), occasionally to size 3 (very large), even on quite low-angle slopes and with remote triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":227,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5j2b2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7df1e","text":"With slabs initially ranging from 20-40 cm deep, both our most recent storm interface and the slightly older December 27 surface hoar described in our snowpack summary were likely to be involved in this activity. Isolated reports identify our much deeper mid-December weak layer. The destructive potential of avalanches on these layers has been increasing, with snow accumulation forecast to continue through Wednesday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3egrj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egttd","text":"Looking forward, very dangerous avalanche conditions as described above are expected to persist even as snowfall tapers for Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"964ib","text":"A wide, but relatively thin avalanche that involved a skier was reported from the Farm on December 29: https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339. A similar event was reported from Pine Pass: https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/north-rockies?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/4fc391f2-81cc-4725-a960-b2d71388ba70. These and several other avalanches reported Dec 29 to Dec 31 appear to have failed on a layer of surface hoar buried 30-40 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":102,"key":0},{"offset":252,"length":136,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/north-rockies?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/4fc391f2-81cc-4725-a960-b2d71388ba70","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/north-rockies?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/4fc391f2-81cc-4725-a960-b2d71388ba70"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1gafm","text":"Very large avalanches are almost certain on Friday as intense precipitation will form large storm slabs and add tremendous stress to an already weak snowpack. Avalanches have the potential to run far distances and destroy mature timber. The greatest danger will be during the peak intensity of the storm on Friday morning, but large natural avalanches are likely throughout the day (and the rest of the weekend). A relatively weaker storm on New Years Day resulted in large (size 2-2.5) avalanches on both storm interfaces and deeper weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a28mn","text":"There was a widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle to size 2.5 on Wednesday. Avalanches were 30-60 cm deep and were reported on all aspects and elevations. Additionally there were several human triggered avalanches reported up to size 2. Some of these were remotely (from a distance) triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"99bcc","text":"On Wednesday there was a report of a remotely triggered size 2 wind slab avalanche in the alpine as well as numerous naturally triggered storm slab avalanches to size 2 on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3m9e9","text":"Reports from Tuesday showed a surface hoar layer buried late December becoming very reactive to skier traffic and ski cutting, producing avalanches to size 2 (large) even on quite low-angle slopes and with remote triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":206,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"foc2t","text":"Explosive control work produced windslab avalanches up to size 2 on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pv0j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mckt","text":"The chance of full depth avalanches has diminished since the very large deep persistent slab avalanche cycle in response to storms prior to Christmas, but they could still occur under one of the following scenarios: we get unusually high accumulations of new snow or wind-blown snow; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"jbip","text":"A natural windslab avalanche cycle to size 2.5 was reported from the Howson range on Wednesday in response to intense wind transport in the alpine and treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abk2j","text":"Reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar have been coming in over the past week, from Ashman, Telkwa and Howson areas. They have been natural and skier triggered, ranging in size from 1.5-3, \nand have occurred on both north and south aspects mainly at treeline but also in the alpine. The new snow load will increase the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ainmb","text":"Heavy rain will create the potential for wet loose avalanches at most elevations, while thick storm slabs will likely form in the highest peaks of the region. A few small wet loose avalanches were reported in steep terrain on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"52lq0","text":"A natural windslab avalanche cycle up to size 2.5 occurred on Wednesday on northeast to southeast aspects in response to intense wind transport in the alpine and treeline. As more snow falls ontop of this windslab under calmer wind conditions, triggering of storm slabs could continue to be focused on lee features, but involve even larger volumes of snow. At treeline and below, a crust beneath the wind/storm slab provides an excellent sliding surface for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fvc9j","text":"There was a widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle to size 2.5 on Wednesday. Avalanches were 30-60 cm deep and were reported on all aspects and elevations. Additionally there were several human triggered avalanches reported up to size 2. Some of these were remotely (from a distance) triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"12q2u","text":"Widespread avalanche activity is expected in northern parts of the region on Friday (e.g. Duffey, Hurley) as the storm will be more intense there and the snowpack structure is much weaker. Southern parts of the region will also have a storm slab problem, but the avalanches will likely be smaller.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22obe","text":"On Wednesday, several large (size 2) natural avalanches were reported throughout the region. In the northern parts of the region, storm slabs were reactive to human triggering as 20-30 cm of snow sat above a weak layer of surface hoar. In the widespread avalanche cycle a week ago, avalanches in northern parts of the region were observed running to valley-bottom and failing on deeply buried weak layers. See this MIN report of an avalanche involvement from last week for an example of this avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":415,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/aeb382fd-57a0-418a-9d6f-a20b50233906"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d39he","text":"One size 3 natural avalanche in Tent Bowl that most likely occurred early Thursday morning.  This avalanche went to ground and covered two thirds of the bowl. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1e4tc","text":"Explosive control work and other large triggers have consistently produced large deep persistent slab avalanches to size 3 (very large) and larger on all aspects in alpine terrain. Common characteristics of recent avalanches in the region include wide propagation, remote triggers and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br23h","text":"A couple MIN reports from earlier in the week describe a very large (size 3) deep persistent slab on a well-trafficked slope remote triggered by one or more snowmobiles in the Lang Creek area on Sunday. An adjacent second avalanche may have been triggered sympathetically by the first. On Monday another large (size 2) deep persistent slab was observed just below Gorman Lake. Its trigger is unknown.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":13,"length":7,"key":0},{"offset":125,"length":16,"key":1},{"offset":344,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7c6a7974-98af-4fb2-9b61-b6ded8ebb8c1","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7c6a7974-98af-4fb2-9b61-b6ded8ebb8c1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a28218a0-f69a-492d-9975-9cc494c62950","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a28218a0-f69a-492d-9975-9cc494c62950"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85fkd","text":"Many large (size 2-3) storm slab avalanches both natural and explosive triggered, were reported on Wednesday. Continued explosive work on Thursday produces size 2 storm slab avalanches. Expect to see continued natural storm slab activity if the freezing levels rise above 1500 m on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7m6fk","text":"We are sorry to report the news of 2 fatalities in the Montana Flathead region on Wednesday. The bed surface of the deadly avalanche was a crust formed and buried around Christmas. An illustrated photo can be found here. This crust has been observed widely in the Lizard Flathead region as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":96,"length":13,"key":1},{"offset":215,"length":5,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/announcements/thu-01022020-0849/avalanche-fatalities-near-seeley-lake-mt"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#bed-surface"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/friendsofflatheadavalanchecenter/photos/a.730157323720631/3004927409576933/?type=3&theater"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1lnn2","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported from the Howson range during the storm on Friday. This cycle is likely to be ongoing throughout the southern part of the region where more than 40 cm of snow fell on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6besr","text":"Before the storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Telkwa and Howson areas. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects mainly at treeline but also in the alpine. The new snow load will increase the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2mvsc","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported from the neighboring Howson range during the storm on Friday. This cycle is likely to be ongoing throughout the southern part of the region where more than 40 cm of snow fell on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"aqjsn","text":"Soft storm slab avalanches and loose dry sluffing up to size 1.5, were produced by skier and explosive control work during the storm on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34tis","text":"The previous storm yielded many large (size 2-3) storm slab avalanches both natural and explosive triggered, on Wednesday and Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"l51u","text":"We are sorry to report the news of 2 fatalities in the Montana Flathead region on Wednesday. The bed surface of the deadly avalanche was a crust formed and buried around Christmas. An illustrated photo can be found here. This crust has been observed widely in the Lizard Flathead region as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":96,"length":13,"key":1},{"offset":215,"length":5,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/announcements/thu-01022020-0849/avalanche-fatalities-near-seeley-lake-mt","target":"_self","url":"https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/announcements/thu-01022020-0849/avalanche-fatalities-near-seeley-lake-mt"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#bed-surface","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#bed-surface"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.facebook.com/friendsofflatheadavalanchecenter/photos/a.730157323720631/3004927409576933/?type=3&theater","target":"_self","url":"https://www.facebook.com/friendsofflatheadavalanchecenter/photos/a.730157323720631/3004927409576933/?type=3&theater"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fvu6o","text":"Many large storm slab were triggered naturally and by humans in the region on Wednesday and Thursday. They occurred within the recent storm snow across the region. In the north of the region, a large avalanche occurred near treeline on the buried weak layer described in the snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i5ir","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8u12d","text":"Similar avalanche activity is expected to continue this weekend during the stormy conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1gt5","text":"Reports continue to confirm persistent slab avalanches are easy to trigger. Prior to New Year's, several large avalanches were reported on a buried surface hoar layer (including these MIN reports from the Farm and Pine Pass). Since then this persistent slab has continued to be reactive on even small terrain features like cut banks (see MIN reports from McBride and Silver Sands). With the additional snow from Friday's storm, both storm slab and persistent slab avalanches are a concern this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":214,"length":9,"key":1},{"offset":355,"length":7,"key":2},{"offset":367,"length":12,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a38b031a-7845-48fd-acdb-a0c00e9e2339"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4fc391f2-81cc-4725-a960-b2d71388ba70"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bb234a9b-0f70-44df-8e2b-69e7887b0b6e"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/106800b3-adb4-4b8c-a0bc-955b6cd835f7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4o1jd","text":"There was a widespread natural and explosives triggered storm slab avalanche activity to size 2.5 and 3 on Wednesday and Thursday. Avalanches were 30-60 cm deep and were reported on all aspects and elevations. Additionally there were several human triggered avalanches reported up to size 2. Some of these were remotely  triggered (from a distance). There was a skier remote triggered size 2.5 storm slab avalanche on Tursday in the very south of the region in at 2100 m on a north aspect. This is suspected to have run on surface hoar buried 45 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bi06o","text":"Explosive control work produced windslab avalanches up to size 2 on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l90b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5kqsl","text":"The chance of full depth avalanches has diminished since the very large deep persistent slab avalanche cycle around Christmas, but they could still occur under one of the following scenarios: we get unusually high accumulations of new snow or wind-blown snow; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"939ie","text":"On Friday, persistent slab avalanches released to ground in below treeline elevations, on the weak and sugary faceted grains described in the snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehg7n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tcdn","text":"On Thursday, many large storm and persistent slab avalanches were triggered by explosives and naturally. Cornices were also reactive to explosives.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eskl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ag3oc","text":"These types of avalanches are expected to occur this weekend as the storm continues.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5484k","text":"A widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle is likely to have occurred throughout the region where more than 40 cm of snow fell on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjeu9","text":"On Saturday, storm slabs up to size 2.5 and loose dry up to size 2 were observed in the Shames area and the Skeena corridor. And windslab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported in Bear Pass. Avalanches up to size 3 were reported from the neighboring Howson range during the storm on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pl0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"68uve","text":"Small avalanches were observed in the most recent storm snow on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpqc6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34ubg","text":"On Thursday, many large storm slab avalanches were reported, being triggered naturally and by humans. They were generally 20 to 50 cm deep and occurred at treeline and alpine elevations. Further, two large avalanches occurred on the deeply buried weak layers described in the snowpack summary, suggesting that they are still problematic layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"7jved","text":"On Friday and Saturday there were reports of numerous large (size 2-2.5) storm slab avalanches releasing naturally on all aspects and all elevations. This MIN report from Saturday is a great example. Several avalanches have also been remote-triggered, like this one observed Wednesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":155,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":234,"length":16,"key":1},{"offset":257,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"cks87","text":"Within the past week, a couple avalanches reportedly released on deeper buried weak layers. While avalanche activity on these deeper layers has tapered, it is not out of the question given the continual loading from new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4monc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5q1aq","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/09c2d566-8b89-44cf-9d29-3076cdf8032f"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fsuik","text":"On Saturday we received a report of a remotely triggered windslab that slid on a crust in an open area below treeline. Explosive control work produced windslab avalanches up to size 2 on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a2asa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cq03a","text":"The chance of full depth avalanches has diminished since the very large deep persistent slab avalanche cycle around Christmas, but neighboring Kananaskis Country is still occasionally observing the odd large persistent slab avalanche, as recently as Friday. Conditions which may cause these deep layers to wake up and become active include: unusually high accumulations of new snow or wind-blown snow; rapid and prolonged warming; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8bt6n","text":"Widespread, large (size 2-3) natural and human-triggered storm slab avalanches were reported across the region on Saturday. These avalanches were 20-60 cm deep and were reported on all aspects and elevations. Some of these were remotely-triggered (i.e. from a distance).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":228,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7187j","text":"While avalanche activity releasing on more deeply buried weak layers has tapered, it is not out of the question given the continual loading from new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ctco4","text":"Natural storm and wind slab avalanche activity up to size 1.5 was observed Friday and continued on Saturday, up to size 2. At least one of these was triggered by a natural cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v6rk","text":"The previous storm yielded many large (size 2-3) storm slab avalanches both natural and explosive triggered, on Wednesday and Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ltdl","text":"We are sorry to report the news of 2 fatalities in the Montana Flathead region on Wednesday. The bed surface of the deadly avalanche was a crust formed and buried around Christmas. An illustrated photo can be found here. This crust has been observed widely in the Lizard Flathead region as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":96,"length":13,"key":1},{"offset":215,"length":5,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/announcements/thu-01022020-0849/avalanche-fatalities-near-seeley-lake-mt","target":"_self","url":"https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/announcements/thu-01022020-0849/avalanche-fatalities-near-seeley-lake-mt"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#bed-surface","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#bed-surface"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.facebook.com/friendsofflatheadavalanchecenter/photos/a.730157323720631/3004927409576933/?type=3&theater","target":"_self","url":"https://www.facebook.com/friendsofflatheadavalanchecenter/photos/a.730157323720631/3004927409576933/?type=3&theater"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6fe0e","text":"On Saturday, a large avalanche released on the weak layer described in the snowpack summary. The avalanche occurred in alpine terrain and had a slab thickness of 150 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"afi02","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agsvh","text":"On Friday, many small storm slab avalanches were triggered naturally, by humans, and by explosives. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7c37u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91amv","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to continue into Sunday as more snow accumulates.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pqdq","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported from the Howson range during the storm on Friday. This cycle is likely to have occurred throughout the southern part of the region where more than 40 cm of snow fell on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jmrf","text":"Before the storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Telkwa and Howson areas. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects mainly at treeline but also in the alpine. The new snow load will increase the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"et7d7","text":"Reports of thick crowns from windslab avalanches at low elevations have been rolling in over the weekend. On Saturday we received a report of a remotely triggered windslab that slid on a crust in an open area below treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":17,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cguv3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8a9ea","text":"The chance of full depth avalanches has diminished since the very large deep persistent slab avalanche cycle around Christmas, but neighboring Kananaskis Country is still occasionally observing the odd large persistent slab avalanche, as recently as Friday. Conditions which may cause these deep layers to wake up and become active include: unusually high accumulations of new snow or wind-blown snow; rapid and prolonged warming; or from human-triggering in a thin, rocky start zone.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#crown"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7t0g5","text":"Numerous natural and human-triggered wind slabs were reported on leeward features on Saturday. These avalanches ranged from 10-50 cm deep and were small to large (size 1-2.5). Check out this MIN report from Reudi's on Saturday for a helpful illustration of this problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":191,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8lnan","text":"Additional reports of large (size 2-2.5) avalanches breaking on the late December surface hoar continued on all aspects and elevations from natural, human, and explosive triggers. Several of these avalanches were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":213,"length":18,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"do9a7","text":"Explosive control work and other large triggers have produced large and very large (size 2-3.5) deep persistent slab avalanches on all aspects in alpine terrain. Characteristics common to these avalanches include wide propagation and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":218,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/18552071-81df-46b0-a7f1-99827b2a8f39"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#propagation"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dq6ec","text":"Several human and explosive-triggered wind slabs were reported at treeline and alpine elevations on leeward aspects (northwest and northeast) on Saturday. These avalanches broke 10-40 cm deep and were small in size (size 1-1.5). Additional snowfall and wind transport overnight may increase the size of these slabs on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u4kb","text":"Observers also reported large (size 2-3) avalanches breaking on a layer of surface hoar from late or mid-December on a variety of aspects and elevations from natural, human, and explosive triggers over the weekend. A few of these avalanches were triggered remotely (i.e. from a distance). Three notable persistent slab avalanches released naturally on east and northeast facing slopes above 2200 m in the southern part of the region on a crust/facet layer from late November buried 150 cm deep. These avalanches give clear evidence that the continual loading on this fundamentally weak snowpack structure remains a serious concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":246,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fni25","text":"Several human-triggered wind slabs were reported at treeline and alpine elevations on leeward features on Saturday. These avalanches broke 10-40 cm deep and were small in size (size 1-1.5). Additional snowfall and wind transport overnight may increase the size of these slabs on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gjhe","text":"Observers also reported large (size 2-3) avalanches breaking on a layer of surface hoar from late December on a variety of aspects and elevations from natural, human, and explosive triggers on Saturday and into Sunday. A few of these avalanches were triggered remotely (i.e. from a distance). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":250,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9l4ah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2tem6","text":"On Friday and Saturday there were reports of small to large (size 1.5-2.5) avalanches releasing from both natural and human triggers on a variety of aspects and elevations. Check out this MIN report  and this MIN report for helpful illustrations of this problem. A few avalanches have also been remote-triggered, like this one observed Wednesday. Avalanche activity is beginning to reflect a distinction between smaller, wind-drifted slabs breaking within the storm snow versus larger slabs releasing on the late December surface hoar layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":188,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":209,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":295,"length":16,"key":2},{"offset":318,"length":8,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/232386e1-942e-4f7a-9e07-1bd55ba54344"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/09c2d566-8b89-44cf-9d29-3076cdf8032f"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"oik5","text":"On Sunday, storm slabs were reported as being touchy and having surprisingly wide propagation. They were most touchy on lee slopes at treeline and alpine elevations. Many natural avalanches released within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o7jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fnr93","text":"Large persistent slab avalanches continue to be triggered naturally, by humans, and explosives in the northern half of the region. On Saturday, the avalanches were 50 to 70 cm thick and released on all aspects between 1800 m and 2300 m. Some of the avalanches sympathetically triggered other avalanches, suggesting the potential for wide propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"59aut","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported from the Howson range during the storm on Friday with avalanches up to size 2 observed below treeline. This cycle is likely to have occurred throughout the southern part of the region on Friday and Saturday, where more than 40 cm of snow fell on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fsagn","text":"Before the storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Telkwa and Howson areas. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects mainly at treeline but also in the alpine. The new snow load will increase the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d4512","text":"A widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle occurred Friday and Saturday throughout the region where more than 40 cm of snow fell on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"893sd","text":"On Saturday, storm slabs up to size 2.5 and loose dry up to size 2 were observed in the Shames area and the Skeena corridor. And windslab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported in Bear Pass. Avalanches up to size 3 were reported from the neighboring Howson range during the storm on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ece4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"iahi","text":"The recent storm snow was reported to have produced small avalanches on Sunday. As the next storm arrives, avalanche activity is expected to spike when the freezing level rises and snow switches to rain. This switch will rapidly destabilize the snow and increase the likelihood of wet avalanches below the snow line and storm slab avalanches above the snow line.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fov0l","text":"Numerous natural and human-triggered wind slabs were reported on leeward features on Saturday. These avalanches ranged from 10-50 cm deep and were small to large (size 1-2.5). Check out this MIN report from Reudi's on Saturday for a helpful illustration of this problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":191,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2r2io","text":"Reports over the weekend showed large (size 2-2.5) avalanches releasing on layers from mid and late December on  a variety of aspects and elevations from natural, human, and explosive triggers. Several of these avalanches were triggered remotely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":227,"length":18,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"mobv","text":"Within the past week, explosive control work and other large triggers have produced large and very large (size 2-3.5) deep persistent slab avalanches on early season weak layers on all aspects in alpine terrain. Characteristics common to these avalanches include wide propagation and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":268,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/18552071-81df-46b0-a7f1-99827b2a8f39"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#propagation"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bpeta","text":"New snow and wind are expected to induce a natural avalanche cycle. More reactive storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to multiple buried weak layers producing large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1s45b","text":"Over the weekend, there were reports of large (size 2-3) avalanches breaking on a layer of surface hoar from late or mid-December on a variety of aspects and elevations from natural, human, and explosive triggers. A few of these avalanches were triggered remotely (i.e. from a distance). Three notable persistent slab avalanches released naturally on east and northeast facing slopes above 2200 m in the southern part of the region on a crust/facet layer from late November buried 150 cm deep. These avalanches give clear evidence that the continual loading on this fundamentally weak snowpack structure remains a serious concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":245,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8qehq","text":"Small storm slab avalanches were triggered by humans and explosives on Sunday. They were releasing within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qd31","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"932kr","text":"As the snow switches to rain, avalanche activity is expected to increase. Wet loose avalanches are expected to occur below the rain-snow line and storm slab avalanches above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bacco","text":"New snow and wind are expected to form a new storm slab problem as snow accumulates. Smaller, more reactive avalanches in the new snow have the potential to step down to a layer of buried surface hoar formed in late December producing large and destructive avalanches. Throughout the past week, avalanche activity on this weak layer has been widespread and large (size 2+) and from both natural and human triggers. Several of these avalanches have been remote-triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":188,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":453,"length":16,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cicus","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"v7jk","text":"Many storm slab avalanches were triggered by skiers and explosives on Monday. The avalanches were generally large (size 1.5 to 2.5).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nl6k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jc29","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to increase through the night and on Tuesday as the storm snow accumulates. Storm slab avalanches will be very likely to be triggered and they may step down to deeper weak layers, forming very large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2hf48","text":"Many avalanches released on the weak faceted grains described in the snowpack summary on the weekend. They were large avalanches (up to size 2.5) and triggered by explosives. They generally occurred at treeline and alpine elevations. Many storm slab avalanches were also triggered by explosives, naturally, and by humans.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ntis","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nfg3","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to increase through the night and on Tuesday as the storm snow accumulates. Storm slab avalanches will be very likely to be triggered and they may step down to deeper weak layers in parts of the region, forming very large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7thrq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"71auj","text":"On Sunday, storm slabs were reported as being touchy and having surprisingly wide propagation in the central to southern part of the region. They were most touchy on lee slopes at treeline and alpine elevations. Many natural avalanches released within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"923a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpfrr","text":"Large persistent slab avalanches continue to be triggered naturally, by humans, and explosives, releasing on the weak layers described in the snowpack summary. Recently the avalanches were 50 to 70 cm thick and released on all aspects between 1800 m and 2300 m. Some of the avalanches sympathetically triggered other avalanches, suggesting the potential for wide propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8i2s8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"er3k","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to increase through the night and on Tuesday as the storm snow accumulates. Storm slab avalanches will be very likely to be triggered and they may step down to deeper weak layers in parts of the region, forming very large avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"b5olc","text":"On Saturday, storm slabs up to size 2.5 and loose dry up to size 2 were observed in the Shames area and the Skeena corridor. Additionally wind slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported in Bear Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4jahq","text":"There have been many reports of small to large (size 1.5-2.5) avalanches from both natural and human triggers on a variety of aspects and elevations. Most of these avalanches released on a surface hoar layer formed in late December. A few avalanches have been remote-triggered, like this one observed Wednesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":189,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":260,"length":16,"key":1},{"offset":283,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"m4v0","text":"Be sure to check out this MIN, this MIN, and this MIN for helpful illustrations of slopes that are likely to harbor this problem. A sincere thanks to the community for submitting these reports!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":26,"length":3,"key":3},{"offset":36,"length":3,"key":4},{"offset":50,"length":3,"key":5}],"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#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/09c2d566-8b89-44cf-9d29-3076cdf8032f"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/126fe8e4-745e-4d26-8026-2557ba703e22"}},"4":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa"}},"5":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/232386e1-942e-4f7a-9e07-1bd55ba54344"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4uq1i","text":"Windy conditions over the weekend resulted in natural avalanche activity at higher elevations (such as these MIN reports from Hasler and Bijoux). Most of the natural wind slab avalanches were reported on north and east facing terrain. Several large persistent slab avalanches were reported on buried surface hoar last week, but there are no reports of avalanches on this layer over the weekend. As this layer gets buried deeper it becomes less likely to trigger, but the consequences are high.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":126,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":137,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f4184203-f84c-4a7e-95af-4df3ac370510"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cd5c7cb7-c5bb-4c1d-a6e2-bd343955c2d9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2esvp","text":"Reports of thick crowns from windslab avalanches at low elevations have been rolling in over the weekend. On Saturday we received a report of a remotely triggered windslab that slid on a crust in an open area below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":17,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#crown","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#crown"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"em9oi","text":"We don't yet have reports of avalanche activity from the latest round of snowfall, but Initial reports of avalanche activity in the Fernie area on Tuesday showed numerous storm slabs releasing naturally as well as with remote triggers from skier traffic, and with explosives. Avalanches generally ranged from size 1 (small) to size 2.5 (large). The bulk of this activity was observed on north to east aspects. Similar conditions are likely to exist in areas of the South Rockies that saw substantial snowfall over Monday night and Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":219,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dj9ls","text":"There are no reports of avalanche activity over past two days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"89o62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8kg75","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle is likely to have occurred throughout the southern part of the region on Friday and Saturday, when more than 40 cm of snow fell.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kt8b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4omtm","text":"Before the storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Houston Telkwas, and the Howsons. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects mainly at treeline but also in the alpine. Loading from recent snowfall has increased the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8qsnv","text":"There have been many reports of large (size 2-2.5) avalanches from both natural and human triggers on a variety of aspects and elevations releasing on surface hoar layers formed in late December. These avalanches have been breaking 60-90 cm deep. Several of them have been remote-triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":151,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":273,"length":16,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8ml5r","text":"As the new snow settles, storm slab avalanches are likely to be triggered and have the potential to step down to these deeper layers, forming very large and destructive avalanches.","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#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fsq0f","text":"It is possible that a natural avalanche cycle occurred on Monday during the peak of the storm. Although naturally triggered avalanche activity is expected to decrease into Wednesday, human-triggered avalanches will remain likely to very likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4nfmh","text":"Numerous human-triggered have been reported releasing on surface hoar layers formed in late December on a variety of aspects and elevations. Many of these avalanches were large (size 2-2.5), breaking 50-80 cm deep. Several of them have been remote-triggered, like this MIN report from Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":241,"length":16,"key":1},{"offset":269,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"97tt9","text":"Within the past week, explosive control work and other large triggers have produced large and very large (size 2-3.5) deep persistent slab avalanches on early season weak layers from November on all aspects in alpine terrain. One of these avalanches reportedly released naturally on Monday. Characteristics common to these avalanches include wide propagation and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":347,"length":11,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"e0ac3","text":"As the new snow settles, storm slab avalanches are likely to be triggered and have the potential to step down to these deeper layers, forming very large and destructive avalanches.","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#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/18552071-81df-46b0-a7f1-99827b2a8f39"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#propagation"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"csklb","text":"On Saturday, storm slabs up to size 2.5 and loose dry up to size 2 were observed in the Shames area and the Skeena corridor. Additionally wind slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported in Bear Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5v35a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4o2ok","text":"Looking forward, our storm snow is expected to form an improving bond with the old surface while our slab problems become increasingly limited to wind-loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6spq3","text":"Reports of a widespread natural avalanche cycle in the afternoon Tuesday revealed touchy storm slabs breaking 15-25 cm deep. Expect storm slabs to become larger and more reactive as more snow accumulates by Wednesday morning. Storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to multiple buried weak layers producing large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11vg5","text":"There have been many recent reports of large (size 2-3) avalanches from both natural and human triggers on a variety of aspects and elevations. These avalanches have been breaking 50-100 cm deep on surface hoar layers from mid to late December. Several of them have been remote-triggered. The most recent example, reported yesterday, released naturally with loading from new snow and wind. These avalanches give clear evidence that the continual loading on this fundamentally weak snowpack structure remains a serious concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":271,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"qbli","text":"Within the past week, three notable deep persistent slab avalanches released naturally on east and northeast facing slopes above 2200 m in the southern part of the region on a crust/facet layer from late November buried 150 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cmved","text":"Initial reports of avalanche activity in the Fernie area on Tuesday showed numerous storm slabs releasing naturally as well as with remote triggers from skier traffic, and with explosives. Avalanches generally ranged from size 1 (small) to size 2.5 (large). The bulk of this activity was observed on north to east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":132,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cojfu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oqcq","text":"Looking forward, snowfall continuing over Tuesday night is expected to maintain similarly active avalanche conditions for Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dense","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"835k0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"13acg","text":"Reports from the region are limited, however a widespread avalanche cycle is likely to have occurred throughout the southern part of the region on Friday and Saturday, when more than 40 cm of snow fell. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1fgp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1o75k","text":"A report from Tuesday includes an observation of a large, audible natural avalanche in the Howson range. Details on the event are limited, but the natural trigger suggests touchy conditions still exist in parts of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90inq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1p5gu","text":"Before the storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Houston Telkwas, and the Howsons. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects mainly at treeline but also in the alpine. Loading from recent snowfall has increased the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4evi","text":"Reports from the Castle area on Tuesday showed explosives control yielding storm slab and wind slab releases to size 2 (large). Poor visibility was a factor limiting observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ea0q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33og4","text":"Further reports of avalanche activity in the neighbouring Lizard range on Tuesday showed numerous storm slabs releasing naturally as well as with remote triggers from skier traffic, and with explosives. Avalanches generally ranged from size 1 (small) to size 2.5 (large). The bulk of this activity was observed on north to east aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":146,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3o9ok","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aa1jp","text":"Similar conditions were likely to exist in areas of the South Rockies that saw substantial snowfall over Monday night and Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fg1f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18sv3","text":"Looking forward, the recent snow should begin to form a more reliable bond with the old surface as our slab problems become increasingly limited to wind-loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fjk60","text":"Reports of avalanche activity in the Fernie area on Tuesday showed numerous storm slabs releasing naturally as well as with remote triggers from skier traffic, and with explosives. Avalanches generally ranged from size 1 (small) to size 2.5 (large). The bulk of this activity was observed on north to east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":124,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"aesuv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvl","text":"Looking forward, the recent snow should begin to form a more reliable bond with the old surface as our slab problems become increasingly limited to wind-loaded areas at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"13acg","text":"Reports from the region are limited, however a widespread avalanche cycle is likely to have occurred throughout the southern part of the region on Friday and Saturday, when more than 40 cm of snow fell. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6hr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"376u7","text":"A report from Tuesday includes an observation of a large, audible natural avalanche in the Howson range. Details on the event are limited, but the natural trigger suggests touchy conditions still exist in parts of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"asn3i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ccnts","text":"Before the last storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Houston Telkwas, and the Howsons. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline. Loading from recent (and forecast) snowfall has (and will) increase the size and consequences of avalanches on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5isv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dn8i","text":"Looking forward, another round of snowfall through Friday is expected to build a widespread new storm slab problem to manage over the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fjk60","text":"Reports of avalanche activity in the Fernie area on Wednesday showed a continuation of the previous day's conditions, with explosives control yielding numerous storm slab release from size 2 (arge) to size 3 (very large).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5eesr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3io74","text":"Tuesday's reports showed numerous storm slabs releasing naturally as well as with remote triggers from skier traffic, and with explosives. Avalanches ranged from size 1 to size 2.. The bulk of this activity was observed on north to east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":82,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"70luc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9rgmp","text":"Looking forward, the recent snow should begin to form a more reliable bond with the old surface as our slab problems become increasingly limited to wind-loaded areas at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eud49","text":"Observations of natural avalanche activity in the region over the past few days showed evidence of storm slabs reaching size 2.5 (large) in the Shames area and the Skeena corridor during the recent storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dslm1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1irbk","text":"Similar but more recent wind slabs were also reported, with this activity more pronounced in Bear Pass area where strong outflow winds were recently observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cpv0k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dosf0","text":"Looking forward, another round of snowfall through Friday is expected to build a widespread new storm slab problem to manage over the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3vna0","text":"On Wednesday, a few natural and one skier triggered slab avalanche of size 3 were reported. These avalanches released on a weak layer consisting of feathery surface hoar which was buried at the end of December and is now between 50 and 120 cm deep. Numerous explosive triggered storm slab avalanches of up to size 3 were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mtki","text":"On Tuesday, a widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred in the region with large storm slab avalanches to size 3.5. Numerous explosive and skier triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eud49","text":"Active avalanche conditions existed throughout the region on Friday. Rapid loading from snowfall and wind resulted in widespread natural avalanche activity focused toward higher elevations exposed to strong winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fer2t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"caekh","text":"Looking forward, new snow from Friday's storm will remain our primary concern. Under forecast cool temperatures sheltered snow may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs. Greater danger should be expected in areas where winds have created deeper and more reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"45sbp","text":"Avalanche activity is likely on the decline as only moderate accumulations of low density snow are expected over the weekend, although there is uncertainty about whether wind could be forming fresh slabs at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmavo","text":"There have been several reports of large (size 2-3) avalanches over the past week from both natural and human triggers breaking 100-150 cm deep on surface hoar layers from mid to late December. These avalanches give clear evidence that the continual loading on this fundamentally weak snowpack structure remains a concern. Within the past week, a few notable deep persistent slab avalanches released on west, north, and northeast facing slopes in the alpine. Characteristics common to these avalanches include wide propagation and full depth avalanches scouring away the snowpack to ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":515,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6ks43","text":"Preliminary reports from Friday suggest the most recent low density snow was sluffing and producing thin soft slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d20se","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ddpi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cbea8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#propagation","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#propagation"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aumef","text":"A few more large (size 2.5) wind slabs were controlled with explosives in the Castle area on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gio0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gcg0","text":"Another notable report came from a observers witnessing a skier trigger a small windslab that managed to step down to the basal snowpack to produce a very large (size 3) deep persistent slab. This occurred in a shallow, rocky gully in the Castle area. Its crown fracture was 30-100 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1h51r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"793o2","text":"Reports from the Castle area on Tuesday and Wednesday showed explosives control yielding storm slab and wind slab releases to size 2.5. Most crown fracture depths were around 40 cm but some larger results were up to 80 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fjk60","text":"Reports of avalanche activity in the Fernie area on Wednesday and Thursday showed a continuation of Tuesday's conditions, with explosives control yielding numerous storm slab release from size 2 (arge) to size 3 (very large). Notably, two larger results involved the weak basal snowpack by either stepping down to this layer or failing on its reloaded surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"87p39","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e73re","text":"Tuesday's reports showed numerous storm slabs releasing naturally as well as with remote triggers from skier traffic, and with explosives. Avalanches ranged from size 1 to size 2.. The bulk of this activity was observed on north to east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":82,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1d1fm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7q399","text":"Looking forward, the recent snow should begin to form a more reliable bond with the old surface as our slab problems become increasingly limited to wind-loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5aqor","text":"On Thursday, a few explosive triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported. One explosive triggered avalanche released on the mid November facet/crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3rh54","text":"On Wednesday, avalanches were triggered with explosives and ranged from size 1.5 to 2.5. One avalanche of size 3 released on a deeper weak layer in the snowpack and reached a depth of 130 cm. It was triggered by explosives. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n83g","text":"On Tuesday, several natural and skier triggered slab avalanches of size 1 were observed. One wet loose avalanche of size 2.5 was reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfe4u","text":"On Monday, a natural avalanche cycle occurred during the peak of the storm with avalanches up to size 3.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b250t","text":"On Thursday, no new avalanches were reported, but one small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nufi","text":"On Wednesday, several natural and one skier triggered slab avalanche of size 3 were reported. Most of these avalanches released on a weak layer consisting of feathery surface hoar which was buried at the end of December and is now between 50 and 120 cm deep. One avalanche released in the storm snow and stepped down to the ground. Numerous explosive triggered storm slab avalanches of up to size 3 were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2dd7l","text":"On Tuesday, a widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred in the region with large storm slab avalanches to size 3.5. Numerous explosive and skier triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4k5oq","text":"On Friday, a large (size 2) machine triggered avalanche was reported. It released on a deeper weak layer in the snowpack. Several small (size 1) avalanches released naturally or were triggered by skiers within the new storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1dn9","text":"On Thursday, several explosive triggered and a few natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbfml","text":"On Wednesday, numerous avalanches up to size 3 were triggered with explosives. Most avalanches were storm slabs and released in the recent storm snow. However, some avalanches released on a deep weak layer from mid November and were 1.5 m deep. A few storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 ran naturally.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"26io5","text":"Avalanche activity is likely on the decline as only moderate accumulations of low density snow are expected over the weekend, although there is uncertainty about whether wind could be forming fresh slabs at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e2foi","text":"Wednesday's storm resulted in widespread avalanche activity with numerous large and very large avalanches (size 2-3). Both storm slab and persistent slab avalanches were reported across aspects and elevations during this period. Persistent slab avalanches were breaking a meter deep, and one of them was remote-triggered. By Thursday the layer was less reactive with only explosive triggered avalanches reported. Preliminary reports from Friday suggest the most recent low density snow was sluffing and producing thin soft slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":304,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"aqaph","text":"Large avalanches (size 2-3) were observed in the wake of Tuesday and Wednesday's storm. Many of these avalanches released on a surface hoar layer that formed in late December resulting in 60-120 cm thick slabs. Check out this MIN, this MIN, and this MIN for helpful illustrations of slopes that are likely to harbor this problem. Looking forward, this problem appears to have variable distribution across the region, meaning steep terrain should continue to be approached cautiously.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":226,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":236,"length":3,"key":1},{"offset":250,"length":3,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/126fe8e4-745e-4d26-8026-2557ba703e22","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/126fe8e4-745e-4d26-8026-2557ba703e22"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/232386e1-942e-4f7a-9e07-1bd55ba54344","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/232386e1-942e-4f7a-9e07-1bd55ba54344"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"13acg","text":"Reports from the region are limited, however a widespread avalanche cycles are likely to have occurred over the past weekend and again on Friday as a result of rapid loading during each storm. Friday's activity is suspected to have been focused toward higher elevation, wind-exposed areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"771fc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a0on1","text":"Before the last storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Houston Telkwas, and the Howsons. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline. Loading from recent snowfall has  increased the size and consequences of avalanches that may occur on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rt7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dliu","text":"Looking forward, new snow from Friday's storm will remain our primary concern. Under forecast cool temperatures the new snow may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs. Greater danger should be expected in areas where winds have redistributed snow into deeper and more reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hnrc","text":"Commonwealth ridge released on the basal facets in the past 24hrs.  This avalanche was 400m wide, up to 2m deep and ran full path to the valley floor.  There was also a sz 2 in the adjacent path that also failed on ground. Photo","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ai5a9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8monj","text":"The North face of Sharks Tooth was observed to have a 400m fracture line up to 2m deep that also failed on ground.  We were unable to tell how far it went.   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/KCPublicSafety"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"13acg","text":"Reports from the region are limited, however widespread avalanche cycles occurred over the past weekend and again on Friday as a result of rapid loading during each storm. A MIN report detailing activity on Friday describes numerous 30 cm-deep storm slabs releasing from 35+ degree slopes and reaching size 2.5 (large) in many parts of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":174,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9imjt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c32kj","text":"Before the last storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Houston Telkwas, and the Howsons. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and activity was noted on all aspects, mainly at treeline. Loading from recent snowfall has increased the size and consequences of avalanches that may occur on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5opo6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"50db5","text":"Looking forward, wind-redistributed snow from Friday's storm will remain our primary concern. Under forecast cool temperatures the new snow may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs. Greater danger should be expected in areas where winds have redistributed snow into deeper and more reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cfc463c1-8c85-4e0f-a7bd-f3a1fe658722"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fjk60","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the week have been steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by observations of natural, skier triggered, and explosives controlled storm slabs generally reaching size 2 (large) with a few examples up to size 3 (very large). North to east aspects and higher elevations have figured most prominently in reports as a result of recent winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cju6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d891m","text":"Notably, two larger recent results involved the weak basal snowpack by either stepping down to this layer or failing on its reloaded surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a1j0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b290n","text":"Looking forward, a continuing supply of low density snow and elevated winds are expected to maintain active avalanche conditions. Avalanche danger is expected to continue to be focused in exposed areas where wind redistributes new snow into deeper and more reactive slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"kqmu","text":"Recent accumulations of low density snow resulted in several small (size 1) slab and dry loose avalanches on Friday. There were also a few reports of human triggered persistent slab avalanches that released on a 100 cm deep surface hoar layer on north and east aspects (including this MIN report from Clemina). There have been numerous reports of similar persistent slab avalanches over the past week, suggesting the buried surface hoar layer remains reactive to human triggering in the North Columbias, especially between 1200 and 2100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":285,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7qhql","text":"On Friday, a large (size 2) machine triggered avalanche was reported. It released on a deeper weak layer in the snowpack. Several small (size 1) avalanches released naturally or were triggered by skiers within the new storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvoc3","text":"On Thursday, several explosive triggered and a few natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e8je1","text":"On Wednesday, numerous avalanches up to size 3 were triggered with explosives. Most avalanches were storm slabs and released in the recent storm snow. However, some avalanches released on a deep weak layer from mid November and were 1.5 m deep. A few storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 ran naturally.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo9lu","text":"Recent accumulations of low density snow resulted in several small wind slab and dry loose avalanches on Friday. A storm earlier in the week resulted in several large avalanches (size 2-3). These avalanches released on both a 100-150 cm deep surface hoar layer and in a few notable cases on deep persistent weak layers (on west, north, and northeast aspects in the alpine). Looking forward these deep layers will become less likely to trigger, but careful snowpack evaluation is still recommended.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"99aku","text":"On Saturday, a skier triggered storm slab avalanche of size 2 fully buried a person. The person was rescued by companions and sustained no injuries. A few small (size 1) natural and skier triggered storm slab avalanches were reported. Numerous large (size 2) storm slab avalanches were triggered by explosives.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"39tdh","text":"On Friday, several skier triggered slab avalanches were reported up to size 2. Some of these avalanches were triggered remotely. Several small (up to size 1.5) natural avalanches were observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cgb50","text":"On Thursday, no new avalanches were reported, but one small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eud49","text":"Active avalanche conditions existed throughout the region on Friday, however visibility limited observations. Rapid loading from snowfall and wind resulted in natural avalanche activity focused toward higher elevations exposed to strong winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43vgh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hckk","text":"Looking forward, wind redistributed snow from Friday's storm will remain our primary concern. Under forecast cool temperatures, sheltered snow may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs. Greater danger should be expected in exposed areas where winds have created deeper and more reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4evi","text":"A few more large (size 2.5) wind slabs were controlled with explosives in the Castle area on Thursday. Observations on Friday were limited by poor visibility and high winds, however several small natural wind slab releases were observed in the same area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ub8j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dnm68","text":"Another notable report on Thursday came from observers witnessing a skier trigger a small wind slab that managed to step down to the basal snowpack to produce a very large (size 3) deep persistent slab. This occurred in a shallow, rocky gully in the Castle area. Its crown fracture was 30-100 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5j3h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4lp","text":"Reports from the Castle area on Tuesday and Wednesday showed explosives control yielding storm slab and wind slab releases to size 2.5. Most crown fracture depths were around 40 cm but some larger results were up to 80 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"82u1b","text":"On Friday, the snow was reactive to skier traffic. Several small (size 1) skier triggered avalanches and a few natural avalanches were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8hhvb","text":"On Thursday, no new avalanches were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"76gbk","text":"On Wednesday, a few natural wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7tbfa","text":"Storm slabs were reactive to human traffic on Monday. It is likely that a natural avalanche cycle occurred Monday night as the snow switched to rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6h6rv","text":"Over the past few days avalanche activity has been limited to small wind slab avalanches (size 1-1.5), primarily on north and east aspects. The most recent natural avalanche cycle occurred on Wednesday, when many large and very large avalanches (size 2-3) were reported. Several of these avalanches ran on deep persistent weak layers in alpine terrain (above 2400 m) while others ran on a buried layer of surface hoar at treeline elevations (such as this MIN report that provides a helpful example terrain that is likely to harbor the persistent slab problem). A few more large deep persistent slab avalanches were triggered with explosives on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":455,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/94a12505-a4d1-463a-805f-3b7b663c400b","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/94a12505-a4d1-463a-805f-3b7b663c400b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eu59p","text":"On Saturday, the snowpack was reactive to explosive triggers. Some avalanches stepped down to a feathery surface hoar layer buried 50-60 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66vv3","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"394v4","text":"On Thursday, a few explosive triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported. One explosive triggered avalanche released on the mid November facet/crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"13acg","text":"Reports from the region are limited, however widespread avalanche cycles occurred over the past weekend and again on Friday as a result of rapid loading during each storm. A MIN report detailing activity on Friday describes numerous 30 cm-deep storm slabs releasing from 35+ degree slopes and reaching size 2.5 (large) in many parts of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":174,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"622io","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fabtc","text":"Before the last storm, reports of persistent slab avalanches associated with buried surface hoar were trickling in, from Ashman, Houston Telkwas, and the Howsons. They included natural and artificially triggered avalanches ranging in size from 1.5-3, and activity was noted on all aspects, mainly at treeline. Loading from recent snowfall has increased the size and consequences of avalanches that may occur on these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ha09","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vmc8","text":"Looking forward, wind-redistributed snow from the recent storm will remain our primary concern. Under forecast cool temperatures the new snow may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs. Greater danger should be expected in areas where winds have redistributed snow into deeper and more reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cfc463c1-8c85-4e0f-a7bd-f3a1fe658722"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"c0300","text":"Over the weekend accumulations of low density snow resulted in several small slab and dry loose avalanches (size 1). There have also been ongoing reports of large persistent slab avalanches being reactive to human triggering over the past week. These avalanches have failed on a surface hoar layer roughly 100 cm below the surface and found between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m (and primarily on north and east aspects). Most recently, a large size 3 avalanche on this layer was remotely triggered in the Selkirks on Saturday. Another large persistent slab avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler in Clemina on Friday (see the photo in this MIN report). The recent pattern of activity suggests this problem remains a serious concern in the North Columbias.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":479,"length":18,"key":0},{"offset":628,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fjk60","text":"Reports from Saturday in the Fernie area describe widespread avalanche activity overnight and during the day, generally characterized by natural and skier triggered soft storm slabs and dry loose releases and occasionally reaching size 2.5 (large). Natural wind slab releases were suspected to be occurring at higher elevations where observations were limited by snowfall and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar1v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3e21k","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the week have been steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by observations of natural, skier triggered, and explosives controlled storm slabs generally reaching size 2 (large) with a few examples up to size 3 (very large). North to east aspects and higher elevations have figured most prominently in reports as a result of recent southwest winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2q4nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"endvm","text":"Looking forward, a continuing supply of low density snow and elevated winds are expected to maintain active avalanche conditions. Avalanche danger is expected to continue to be particularly heightened in exposed areas where wind redistributes new snow into deeper and more reactive slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fsm32","text":"On Saturday, several large (up to size 2.5) slab avalanches were triggered with explosives. A few small (size 1.5) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers. Two natural avalanches of size 3 and 3.5 were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkmf8","text":"On Friday, a large (size 2) machine triggered avalanche was reported. It released on a deeper weak layer in the snowpack. Several small (size 1) avalanches released naturally or were triggered by skiers within the new storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ho64","text":"On Thursday, several explosive triggered and a few natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"75dnl","text":"On Sunday, a remote skier triggered size 2 avalanche on a deeper weak layer was reported (see MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":94,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cgd49","text":"On Saturday, numerous large (size 2) storm slab avalanches were triggered by explosives. Several small (size 1) and large (size 2) storm slab avalanches were triggered by skiers. A few small (size 1) natural storm slab avalanches were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8eoti","text":"On Friday, several skier triggered slab avalanches were reported up to size 2. Some of these avalanches were triggered remotely. Several small (up to size 1.5) natural avalanches were observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1te28","text":"On Thursday, no new avalanches were reported, but one small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eud49","text":"Reports from Saturday included more extensive observations of Friday's avalanche cycle. These observations varied over the region from more extensive natural activity to size 2 (large) at all elevations in areas west of Terrace to more limited activity to the east, likely owing to variable new snow accumulation. Observations of newer activity were generally reduced, including a mix of dry loose, smaller wind slabs, and one large (size 2) storm slab triggered with a ski cut.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2gfbf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fp19v","text":"Looking forward, wind redistributed surface snow will remain our primary concern. Under forecast cool temperatures, sheltered snow may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs. Greater danger should be expected in exposed areas where winds have created deeper and more reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"aaa9t","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the week have been steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by observations of natural, skier triggered, and explosives controlled storm slabs generally around size 2 (large). This trend continued Sunday, illustrated by these MIN reports describing natural storm slab avalanche activity including a cornice triggered size 2 storm slab. Monday saw explosive and skier controlled storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":294,"length":37,"key":0},{"offset":344,"length":35,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3p5up","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3t3bf","text":"Looking forward, a continuing supply of low density snow and elevated winds are expected to maintain active avalanche conditions. Avalanche danger is expected to continue to be particularly heightened in exposed areas where wind redistributes new snow into deeper and more reactive slabs.","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/2f6408a8-4dfb-4415-be16-1dfee41633e1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3e8291d4-291f-4c9b-8da4-d4d358c3b1f9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"au0o1","text":"A few wind slabs were reported in the region over the weekend. They were in alpine terrain. Shooting cracks were also noted around treeline, suggesting that wind slab activity is possible at both treeline and alpine elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cm74h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"686v","text":"The latest report of avalanche activity on the surface hoar layer described in the snowpack summary was from January 9. It occurred near the McGregors on a southerly aspect at 1500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2dlgl","text":"Over the weekend accumulations of low density snow resulted in several small (size 1) wind slab, storm slab, and dry loose avalanches and a few larger (size 2) wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ect9f","text":"There have also been ongoing reports of large persistent slab avalanches being reactive to human triggering over the past week. These avalanches have been reported in the Selkirks and the northern tip of the Monashees (near Blue River and Valemount). The avalanches have failed on a surface hoar layer buried roughly 100 cm below the surface, and in terrain between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m on north and east aspects. Examples include a large (size 3) avalanche that was remotely triggered on Saturday and a large (size 2.5) avalanche triggered by a snowmobile in Clemina on Friday (see photo in this MIN report). This pattern of activity suggests this problem remains a serious concern in parts of the North Columbias.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":475,"length":18,"key":0},{"offset":591,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"62hv5","text":"Reports from the Bulkley Valley Monday morning detail natural windslab and persistent slab avalanche activity, size 2.5-3 on aspects lee to ongoing strong outflow winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5dter","text":"Looking forward, windslab avalanches will remain our primary concern. In sheltered areas, under forecast frigid temperatures unconsolidated snow may be reactive to human triggering as dry loose sluffs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9kkme","text":"A natural windslab cycle, size 2-3 was observed Sunday and Monday morning amid reverse loading by strong outflow winds. In an isolated incident, a crown depth of 2 m was observed on a southeast aspect in the alpine. It is suspected to have stepped down to deep persistent layers from mid December. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"al2qq","text":"Sheltered areas may continue to react to human triggers as dry loose sluffs, under the cold forecast temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"c9p7g","text":"Large (size 2-3) deep persistent slab avalanches continue to be triggered naturally and with explosives in steep alpine terrain, as a few more were reported over the weekend. Smaller (size 1) wind slab and dry loose avalanches have been reactive to human triggering over the past few days as well. It has been over one week since any persistent slab avalanches on the December surface hoar layer have been reported, although there could still be lingering concerns about triggering this layer on isolated slopes in sheltered terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed Monday on all aspects above 1800 m.  Loose avalanches to size 1.5 were also widely reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4umkt","text":"On Sunday the bulk of the avalanche activity was limited to loose dry avalanches but a spooky avalanche was remote triggered by a group of skiers, more details and photos in this MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"670uj","text":"On Saturday, numerous large (size 2) storm slab avalanches were triggered by explosives. Several small (size 1) and large (size 2) storm slab avalanches were triggered by skiers. A few small (size 1) natural storm slab avalanches were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82ltg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fntvc","text":"There have been limited field observations recently, but enough to suggest the persistent slab avalanche problem remains a concern. A large persistent slab avalanche was triggered by a rider in the neighbouring Clemina area on Friday (see the MIN report) and riders on Belle Mountain near McBride reported \"thunderous\" whumpfing in south facing terrain at treeline. Some of these older MIN reports provide helpful photos of slopes where this layer has been a problem (here, here, and here).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":243,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":468,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":474,"length":4,"key":2},{"offset":484,"length":4,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/126fe8e4-745e-4d26-8026-2557ba703e22","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/126fe8e4-745e-4d26-8026-2557ba703e22"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1a2ca43c-65be-42c9-b035-ad3d08f8b5fa"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/232386e1-942e-4f7a-9e07-1bd55ba54344","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/232386e1-942e-4f7a-9e07-1bd55ba54344"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"80mqm","text":"Natural avalanche observations have been limited by low visibility and high winds. On Monday, a large natural audible was reported, as well as several skier controlled loose dry size 1. Reports from the weekend consisted of  windslab avalanches - skier controlled size 1, and explosive controlled size 1.5-2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3fhk9","text":"On Sunday the top 30 to 40 cm of recent snow was sensitive to control work producing avalanches up to size 2 on what seems to be all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5nksh","text":"On Saturday, several large (up to size 2.5) slab avalanches were triggered with explosives control work. A few small (size 1.5) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"On Sunday storm slabs were quite touchy, more details in these MIN reports. Natural storm slab avalanches with crowns up to 40 cm in depth were also reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5bi18","text":"On Saturday, a few small (up to size 1.5) explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?regions=south-coast"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bdlv6","text":"This region has been a hot spot for recent avalanche activity. A number of large natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported on east, southeast and south facing slopes above 2000 m in the Rossland area Monday with crowns up to 100 cm in depth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aeldr","text":"In the rest of the region both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on all aspects above 1800 m. Many avalanches failed on the December 27th Surface Hoar and one avalanche on a north/northeast facing slope at 1800 m involved the mid November facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qhhb","text":"On Sunday the bulk of the avalanche  activity was limited to loose dry avalanches but a spooky avalanche was  remote triggered by a group of skiers, more details and photos in this MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b9gbh","text":"A natural windslab cycle, size 2-3 was observed Sunday and Monday morning amid reverse loading by strong outflow winds. In an isolated incident, a crown depth of 2 m was observed on a southeast aspect in the alpine. It is suspected to have stepped down to deep persistent layers from mid December. Cornice and serac failures were also observed, as they typically become brittle in the cold.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b9aq","text":"Looking forward, windslabs will likely become less reactive as they lose cohesion in the cold temperatures. In sheltered areas, unconsolidated snow may be reactive to human triggering as dry loose sluffs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d69rm","text":"Avalanche activity appears to be slowing in the cold temperatures and tapering precipitation. On Monday, a large natural audible was reported, as well as several skier controlled loose dry size 1. Reports from the weekend consisted of windslab avalanches - skier controlled size 1, and explosive controlled size 1.5-2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4e5a","text":"Looking forward, windslabs will likely become less reactive as they lose cohesion in the cold temperatures. In sheltered areas, unconsolidated snow may be reactive to human triggering as dry loose sluffs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4e40e","text":"Reports from the Bulkley Valley Monday morning detail natural windslab and persistent slab avalanche activity, size 2.5-3 on aspects lee to previous strong outflow winds. The persistent slab avalanches are suspected to be isolated incidents of avalanches running on the deep November crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a62mo","text":"Looking forward, windslabs will likely become less reactive as they lose cohesion in the cold temperatures. In sheltered areas, unconsolidated snow may be reactive to human triggering as dry loose sluffs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"emrgk","text":"On Monday two small slabs were triggered on steep features near the summit of Hollyburn.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":9,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"49sci","text":"On Sunday storm slabs were quite touchy, more details in these MIN reports. Natural storm slab avalanches with crowns up to 40 cm in depth were also reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":63,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"10l05","text":"On Saturday, a few small (up to size 1.5) explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were reported.","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/3a940a36-6ef9-4efb-8877-dce99bda7b2e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?regions=south-coast"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9lo30","text":"On Monday avalanche activity was tempered by very cold temperatures. Control work produced avalanches to size 1.5 in alpine features with crown depths up to 20 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e6clm","text":"On Sunday the top 30 to 40 cm of recent snow was sensitive to  control work producing avalanches up to size 2 on what seems to be all  aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d96j2","text":"On Saturday, several large (up to size 2.5) slab  avalanches were triggered with explosives control work. A few small  (size 1.5) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5ugsr","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the week have been steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by observations of natural, skier triggered, and explosives controlled storm slabs generally around size 2 (large). Reports from Monday include explosive and skier controlled storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5 and small natural  loose dry. These MIN reports from Sunday describe natural storm slab avalanche activity including a cornice triggered size 2 storm slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":386,"length":37,"key":0},{"offset":436,"length":35,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8bme5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qbgr","text":"Looking forward, a continuing supply of low density snow is expected to maintain heightened avalanche danger particularly in exposed areas where wind has loaded new snow into deeper and more reactive slabs. In sheltered areas, unconsolidated snow may be reactive to human triggering as dry loose sluffs.","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/2f6408a8-4dfb-4415-be16-1dfee41633e1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3e8291d4-291f-4c9b-8da4-d4d358c3b1f9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"car5l","text":"On Monday small wind and storm slabs to size 1.5 were observed in the recent storm snow. Interesting to note that wind slabs were observed in open treeline features which speaks to the tenacity of Sunday's north wind event.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9f278","text":"No new avalanche activity to report from Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nocj","text":"On  Saturday, the snowpack was reactive to explosive triggers. Some  avalanches stepped down to a feathery surface hoar layer buried 50-60 cm  deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b2fh6","text":"On Thursday explosive control work produced a size 2 avalanche off the Duffey Lake road that released on the mid November facet/crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3thi2","text":"Riders have triggered numerous small (size 1) wind slab, storm slab, and dry loose avalanches over the past few days as well as observe a few larger (size 2) wind slabs in alpine terrain. There have also been several reports of large persistent slab avalanches being reactive to human triggering over the past week. These avalanches have been reported in the Selkirks and the northern tip of the Monashees (near Blue River and Valemount). The avalanches have failed on a surface hoar layer buried roughly 100 cm below the surface, and in terrain between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m on north and east aspects. Examples include a size 3 avalanche that was remotely triggered on Saturday and a size 2.5 avalanche triggered by a snowmobiler in Clemina on Friday (see photo in this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":655,"length":18,"key":0},{"offset":764,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1aj48","text":"Wind slabs were reactive on Monday with several natural size 2 avalanches reported in alpine terrain and numerous smaller (size 1) wind slabs triggered by skiers. Dry loose avalanches have also been reported by riders in steep terrain over the past few days. Persistent slab activity has tapered off, as it has been over a week since any large persistent slab avalanches have been reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl7ic","text":"Control work on Tuesday produced one size 2 avalanche on a southwest facing feature around 1400 m in the Pine Pass zone. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b6a7e","text":"Also on Tuesday, a natural size 2 persistent slab avalanche was observed on a south facing slope around 1750 m in the mountains near Crescent Spur, this avalanche is suspected to have failed on the late December Surface Hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9sgpt","text":"Ongoing cold temperatures are likely tempering avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"361cd","text":"The latest report of  avalanche activity on the surface hoar layer described in the snowpack  summary was from January 9. It occurred near the McGregors on a  southerly aspect at 1500 m, there's also a great visual of this kind of activity from January 10th in the Torpy on the PGBCSki FB page.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":278,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220510366005456&set=gm.2505130369595819&type=3&theater&ifg=1"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"651o7","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over the past few days, but incoming weather will refresh the wind slab problem on north and east lee features. Last weekend there were a few notable reports of large persistent slab avalanches in the Selkirks and the northern tip of the Monashees (near Blue River and Valemount). The avalanches failed on a 100 cm deep surface hoar layer on north and east aspects between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m. Recent observations suggest this layer has trended towards being less reactive under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2g3pe","text":"Incoming weather will refresh the wind slab problem creating fresh slabs on north and east lee features. Wind slabs have been the main story the past few days, with many small (size 1) wind slabs being triggered by riders on all aspects and elevations. A few larger (size 2) naturally triggered wind slabs have also been observed in the alpine. Persistent slab activity has tapered off, as it has been over a week since any reports of large persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4228d","text":"On Tuesday, explosive control work along the Shames Road corridor produced size 1.5 windslab avalanches, following the natural windslab cycle observed Sunday through Monday morning amid reverse loading by strong outflow winds. Cornice and serac failures have also observed recently, as they typically become brittle in the cold.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e5rk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65kir","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in over the past week. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack, producing very large avalanches with crown depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. In one case, the slab was triggered remotely by a vehicle from shallow, rocky terrain, propagating to deeper areas. Among the earliest reports was this MIN from the storm last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":459,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bu96q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/eff1ed2d-9189-4abd-afae-cace28b8287d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"Reports from the Whistler area on Tuesday showed small (size 1) pockets of wind slab continuing to react to ski cutting, with crown fractures 20-30 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v0lr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1dilt","text":"On Monday avalanche activity was tempered by very cold temperatures. Control work produced avalanches to size 1.5 in alpine features with crown depths up to 20 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d92mp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"604om","text":"On Sunday the top 30 to 40 cm of recent snow was sensitive to control work producing avalanches up to size 2 on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jgcc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nmqi","text":"Looking forward, another round of potentially heavy snowfall paired with extreme winds will ramp up avalanche danger in the region again for Thursday. Touchy storm slabs are expected to form quickly and either fail naturally or be very reactive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Reports from the region have been limited during the cold snap, however a MIN from Tuesday describes winds actively forming new slabs in the Duffey area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":74,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2r6mv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f46i","text":"On Monday small wind and storm slabs to size 1.5 were observed in the recent storm snow. Interesting to note that wind slabs were observed in open treeline features which speaks to the widespread nature of Sunday's north wind event.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chboj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eq76a","text":"On Saturday, the snowpack was reactive to explosive triggers. Some avalanches stepped down to a feathery surface hoar layer buried 50-60 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6748g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"35ora","text":"Last Thursday, explosive control work produced a size 2 avalanche off the Duffey Lake road that released on the mid November facet/crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":125,"length":17,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e93c62ca-f1f1-49ba-ad3e-b69139c03e9b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e8a5d","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over past few days, but incoming weather on Thursday will refresh the wind slab problem. Last weekend there were notable signs of a reactive persistent slab problem including large whumpfs and a large snowmobile triggered avalanche in the neighbouring Clemina area (see the MIN report). The surface hoar layer responsible for this problem has been harder to find since then, but could still potentially produce large avalanches in certain sheltered slopes around treeline and could perhaps re-activate with a sudden change in weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":310,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3jksl","text":"No recent avalanche observations. The brutally cold temperatures are likely tempering any avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"20en7","text":"On Wednesday, we received reports of skier triggered windslab avalanches size 1.5-2.5 around treeline. Crown depths were around 1 m, and they ran on a surface hoar layer buried by the recent storm on January 10th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":151,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cakg4","text":"Reports from the Bulkley Valley Monday detail natural windslab and persistent slab avalanche activity, size 2.5-3 on aspects lee to previous strong outflow winds. The persistent slab avalanches are suspected to be isolated incidents of avalanches running on the deep November crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"695a5","text":"Looking forward, windslabs are losing cohesion in the cold temperatures, but where they sit on surface hoar, the problem will likely remain well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1blsl","text":"Avalanche activity for most of the week has been limited to skier triggered loose dry sluffing up to size 1. On Monday, a large natural audible was reported but visibility was limited. Reports from the weekend consisted of windslab avalanches - skier controlled size 1, and explosive controlled size 1.5-2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45snp","text":"Looking forward, windslabs will likely become less reactive as they lose cohesion in the cold temperatures. In sheltered areas, unconsolidated new snow will likely continue to be reactive to human triggering as dry loose sluffs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4ld6b","text":"Reports since Monday consist of explosive and skier controlled storm slab avalanches mostly around size 1.5, as well as small (size 1) natural and skier triggered loose dry in steep terrain. These MIN reports from Sunday describe natural storm slab avalanche activity including a cornice triggered size 2 storm slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":37,"key":0},{"offset":280,"length":35,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4p9dc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1pfam","text":"Looking forward, as temperatures trend milder with a continuing supply of new snow and moderate winds, reinvigorated storm slab activity is expected.","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/2f6408a8-4dfb-4415-be16-1dfee41633e1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3e8291d4-291f-4c9b-8da4-d4d358c3b1f9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"This region has been a hot spot for recent avalanche activity. A number of large natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported on east, southeast and south facing slopes above 2000 m in the Rossland area Monday with crowns up to 100-150 cm in depth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hcvd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ejqb","text":"In the rest of the region both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on all aspects above 1800 m. Many avalanches failed on the December 27th Surface Hoar and one avalanche on a north/northeast facing slope at 1800 m involved the mid November facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1i7r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enqam","text":"On Sunday the bulk of the avalanche activity was limited to loose dry avalanches but a spooky avalanche was remote triggered by a group of skiers, more details and photos in this MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"No new avalanches were reported in the region on Tuesday or Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gfss","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jpda","text":"On Monday two small slabs were triggered on steep features near the summit of Hollyburn.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":9,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6nclv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"earb7","text":"On Sunday storm slabs were quite touchy, more details in these MIN reports. Natural storm slab avalanches with crowns up to 40 cm in depth were also reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":63,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"uu4o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dko2","text":"Looking forward, another round of potentially heavy snowfall paired with extreme winds will ramp up avalanche danger in the region again for Thursday. Touchy storm slabs are expected to form quickly and be very reactive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3a940a36-6ef9-4efb-8877-dce99bda7b2e","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3a940a36-6ef9-4efb-8877-dce99bda7b2e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?regions=south-coast","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?regions=south-coast"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"arc2i","text":"Incoming weather will refresh the wind slab problem creating fresh slabs on north and east lee features. Large (size 2-3) deep persistent slab avalanches were triggered naturally and with explosives in steep alpine terrain on Monday and Tuesday. It has been over one week since any persistent slab avalanches on the December surface hoar layer have been reported, although there could still be lingering concerns about triggering that layer on isolated slopes in steep treeline clearings.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5enlc","text":"Recent weather has refreshed the wind slab problem on north and east lee features. Wind slabs have been the story the past few days, with many small (size 1) wind slabs being triggered by riders on all aspects and elevations. A few larger (size 2) naturally triggered wind slabs have also been observed in the alpine. Persistent slab activity has tapered off, although there have been occasional reports of large (size 3) explosive triggered avalanches in alpine terrain (1-2 per week).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9aguh","text":"Thursday's storm resulted in reactive wind slabs on north and east lee features. Large (size 2-3) deep persistent slab avalanches were triggered naturally and with explosives in steep alpine terrain on Monday and Tuesday. It has been over one week since any persistent slab avalanches on the December surface hoar layer have been reported, although there could still be lingering concerns about triggering that layer on isolated slopes in steep treeline clearings.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"21i7l","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the past couple weeks have been steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by storm slab activity. Reports since Monday consist of explosive and skier controlled storm slab avalanches mostly around size 1.5, with some explosive triggered size 2. These MIN reports from last weekend describe natural storm slab avalanche activity including a cornice triggered size 2 storm slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":334,"length":37,"key":0},{"offset":384,"length":35,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/2f6408a8-4dfb-4415-be16-1dfee41633e1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3e8291d4-291f-4c9b-8da4-d4d358c3b1f9"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"88qf9","text":"Avalanche reports from Thursday were predominantly skier triggered windslabs up to size 1.5. Our field team also reported a natural size 2 windslab avalanche that stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band. This is the type of terrain where the deep persistent basal facets will typically be triggered. In the coming days, the warming period may provoke a resurgence in persistent slab avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b6emf","text":"On Tuesday and Wednesday, avalanche activity was limited to size 1-1.5 windslabs, both natural and explosive triggered. A widespread natural windslab cycle around size 2 -3 was observed Sunday through Monday morning amid reverse loading by the onset of strong outflow winds. Cornice and serac failures have also observed recently, as they typically become brittle in the cold.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7j4ou","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7udeg","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in over the past week. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack, producing very large avalanches with crown depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. In one case, the slab was triggered remotely by a vehicle from shallow, rocky terrain, propagating to deeper areas. Among the earliest reports was this MIN from the storm last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":459,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/eff1ed2d-9189-4abd-afae-cace28b8287d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"Reports from the Whistler area on Tuesday and Wednesday showed small (size 1-1.5) pockets of wind slab continuing to react to ski cutting, with crown fractures 20-40 cm deep. Explosives control in the same area yielded larger (size 2) results on Wednesday. Reports from Thursday will likely show an increasing trend of activity owing to a renewed supply of snow and strong to extreme winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egdo3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6omi5","text":"On Monday avalanche activity was tempered by very cold temperatures. Control work produced avalanches to size 1.5 in alpine features with crown depths up to 20 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"de0sd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4f7qc","text":"Looking forward, our most recent snow is expected to settle and form a strengthening bond with the surface, while surface instabilities become increasingly focused toward wind-loaded areas. Another storm arrives Friday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"al29m","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over the past few days, but light snowfall and southwest gusts are likely refreshing the wind slab problem. Last weekend there were notable signs of a reactive persistent slab problem including large whumpfs and a large snowmobile triggered avalanche in the neighbouring Clemina area (see the MIN report). The surface hoar layer responsible for this problem has been harder to find since then, but could still potentially produce large avalanches in certain sheltered slopes around treeline and could perhaps re-activate with a sudden change in weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":329,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"No new persistent slab avalanches were observed on Tuesday or Wednesday, but this region has been a hot spot for recent persistent slab avalanche activity. A number of large natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported on east, southeast and south facing slopes above 2000 m in the Rossland area Monday with crowns up to 100-150 cm in depth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rc6j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d8u98","text":"In the rest of the region both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on all aspects above 1800 m. Many avalanches failed on the December 27th Surface Hoar and one avalanche on a north/northeast facing slope at 1800 m involved the mid November facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3kit","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5dre","text":"On Sunday the bulk of the avalanche activity was limited to loose dry avalanches but a spooky avalanche was remote triggered by a group of skiers, more details and photos in this MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e2f396f-c561-4ea4-97d7-34e05e9ea7a6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"MIN reports from Wednesday on the North Shore describe quite touchy conditions, with 5-15 cm-deep storm slabs triggering easily with skier traffic on steep slopes. Similar conditions are expected to have persisted through Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3ebs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ch5i8","text":"Looking forward, our most recent snow is expected to settle and form an increasingly strong bond with the surface, with surface instabilities becoming focused toward wind-loaded areas. Another storm arrives Friday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8evru","text":"On Wednesday, we received reports of skier triggered windslab avalanches size 1.5-2.5 around treeline. Crown depths were around 1 m, and they ran on a surface hoar layer buried by the previous storm on January 10th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":151,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9d42n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6m3hs","text":"Reports from the Bulkley Valley Monday detail natural windslab and persistent slab avalanche activity, size 2.5-3 on aspects lee to previous strong outflow winds. The persistent slab avalanches are suspected to be isolated incidents of avalanches running on the deep November crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday included numerous observations of small and quite large (size 1-2.5) storm slabs and wind slabs releasing naturally, with skier traffic, ski cuts, and explosives throughout the region. Activity was represented on all aspects and elevations and crown fractures ranged widely, from 10-70 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gmqs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c562","text":"No new persistent slab avalanches were observed in the past few days, but this region has been a hot spot for recent persistent slab avalanche activity. A number of large natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported on east, southeast and south facing slopes above 2000 m in the Rossland area Monday with crowns up to 100-150 cm in depth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ed4d5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4f2ao","text":"In the rest of the region on Monday both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on all aspects above 1800 m. Many avalanches failed on the December 27th Surface Hoar and one avalanche on a north/northeast facing slope at 1800 m involved the mid November facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"emuhn","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the past couple weeks have been steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by storm slab activity. On Friday, a widespread natural storm slab cycle was observed size 1.5-2.5 on the north end of the Lizard range, while only very thin 5-10 cm slabs were observed to have run during the storm at the south end of the range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81li5","text":"Looking forward, solar triggering of new snow can be expected amid sun exposure and warming temperatures, especially on steep south facing slopes. Rolly balls are a good indicator of impending solar induced avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5ff47","text":"Avalanche reports from Thursday were predominantly skier triggered windslabs up to size 1.5. Our field team also reported a natural size 2 windslab avalanche that stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band. This is exactly the type of terrain where deep persistent slab avalanches are typically triggered and may be a preview of what is to come over the weekend...","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1en1s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1k7o","text":"On Sunday, the combination of the warming alpine temperatures and the sun coming out will likely result in increased sensitivity to triggering in recent snow, especially in steep south facing terrain. This could be just the trigger for a resurgence in deep persistent slab avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d4752","text":"Many small storm and wind slab avalanches were reported in the region on Thursday. They were most often on northwest to northeast aspects and at treeline and alpine elevations. They generally ranged from 10 to 50 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dinon","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q3l3","text":"Last weekend there were a few notable reports of large persistent slab avalanches in the Selkirks and the northern tip of the Monashees (near Blue River and Valemount). The avalanches failed on a 100 cm deep surface hoar layer on north and east aspects between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m. Observations suggest this layer has trended towards being less reactive. There is uncertainty on whether the layer will wake up with more snowfall and a rise in air temperature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"84q4u","text":"Widespread storm slab avalanche activity is expected throughout the storm this weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5kmh7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hk0p","text":"During the cold snap, avalanche activity was predominantly windslab related amid the strong outflows. Sizes dwindled to the 1-1.5 range in the latter part of the week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pleu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9ijj","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in since the previous snowfall and wind event. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack, producing very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. This may be a preview of what is to come as a significant new snow load and a large upswing in temperatures stress these layers further.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"MIN reports from Wednesday on the North Shore described quite touchy conditions, with 5-15 cm-deep storm slabs triggering easily with skier traffic on steep slopes. Similar conditions are expected to have persisted through Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ap96o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7utol","text":"Looking forward, the coming storm is expected to form a widespread new storm slab problem as new snow accumulates and forms reactive slabs as a result of wind and rising temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9pe7s","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday, we received reports of skier triggered windslab avalanches size 1.5-2.5 around treeline. Crown depths were up to 1 m, and they ran on a surface hoar layer buried by the previous storm on January 10th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6h10t","text":"Reports from the Bulkley Valley Monday detail natural windslab and persistent slab avalanche activity, size 2.5-3 on aspects lee to previous strong outflow winds. The persistent slab avalanches are suspected to be isolated incidents of avalanches running on the deep November crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"akpit","text":"There have been a number of glide cracks that have failed naturally as very large avalanches in the Torpy area recently. Glide cracks are seemingly unpredictable and need to be given a wide berth.  There are some great photos on the PGBCSki FB page.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":233,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6s7as","text":"A small wind slab was reported from west facing terrain at 2100 m Thursday. Wind slabs on west facing features are somewhat unusual but recent winds from a variety of directions have formed wind slabs in places we aren't used to seeing them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7voi5","text":"On Tuesday, a natural size 2 persistent slab avalanche was observed on a  south facing slope around 1750 m in the mountains near Crescent Spur,  this avalanche is suspected to have failed on the late December Surface  Hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220510366005456&set=gm.2505130369595819&type=3&theater&ifg=1","target":"_self","url":"https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220510366005456&set=gm.2505130369595819&type=3&theater&ifg=1"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"djls9","text":"On Thursday and Friday, wind slab avalanches were triggered naturally, by skiers, and explosives. They occurred on north and east lee terrain features, generally at and above treeline. They were 10 to 30 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5t78","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fa2n0","text":"The last deep persistent slabs were reported on Monday and Tuesday. They were large (size 2-3) and were triggered naturally and with explosives in steep alpine terrain. The likelihood of triggering this layer may increase in the coming days as the air temperature rapidly rises.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5iua0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1odf1","text":"It has been over one week since any persistent slab avalanches on the December surface hoar layer have been reported, although there could still be lingering concerns about triggering that layer on isolated slopes in steep treeline clearings.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"17of7","text":"Many small (size 1) wind slabs were triggered naturally and by humans on Thursday. They were most often triggered on northwest to northeast aspects but some occurred on south aspects as well. The slab depth ranged from 15 to 60 cm deep and they occurred at treeline and alpine elevations. Two large (size 2 to 2.5) wind slabs were also triggered, suggesting that the wind slabs have the capability of propagating far.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b3e9p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3vhbn","text":"Persistent slab activity has tapered off, although there have been occasional reports of large (size 3) explosive triggered avalanches in alpine terrain (one or two a week).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"840sl","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over the past few days, but light snowfall and southwest switching to northeast wind are likely refreshing the wind slab problem. A rise in air temperature in the coming days may increase slab properties in the recent snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6iu3","text":"Last weekend there were notable signs of a reactive persistent slab problem, including large whumpfs and a large snowmobile triggered avalanche in the neighbouring Clemina area (see the MIN report). The surface hoar layer responsible for this problem has been harder to find since then, but could still potentially produce large avalanches in certain sheltered slopes around treeline. The likelihood of triggering this layer could increase as the air temperature rises.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"Reports from the Whistler area on Thursday included numerous observations of storm slabs releasing with skier traffic as well as with explosives, generally ranging from size 1.5-2 (large). Crown fractures varied from 20-80 cm, owing to some wind transport of roughly 30 cm of new snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3lvgm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7t34s","text":"Looking forward, the coming storm is expected to form a widespread new storm slab problem as new snow accumulates and forms reactive slabs as a result of wind and rising temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sh0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac3hh","text":"Increasing load as well as surface avalanches will steadily increase concern for the possibility of very large avalanches releasing on our weak basal snowpack layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4fvi5","text":"A few wind slab avalanches were reported in the region on Friday at treeline and alpine elevations. They ranged from small (size 1) to large (size 2 to 3) and were triggered naturally and by humans. They most often occurred on northwest, north, and east aspects and had slab depths ranging from 15 to 80 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6bqm9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b7uo4","text":"Last weekend there were a few notable reports of large persistent slab avalanches in the Selkirks and the northern tip of the Monashees (near Blue River and Valemount). The avalanches failed on a 100 cm deep surface hoar layer on north and east aspects between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m. Observations suggest this layer has trended towards being less reactive. There is uncertainty on whether the layer will wake up with more snowfall and a rise in air temperature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"No avalanches from the current storm have yet been reported, but ongoing snowfall and strong wind have been forming a widespread new storm slab problem in the region. Natural avalanches are expected to have become increasingly widespread in areas that saw upwards of 25 cm of new snow by the end of the day Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mppr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"er4iv","text":"Similar conditions are expected to persist through Sunday, with a further rise in temperatures expected to make slabs extra touchy while bringing wet loose avalanche concerns into the mix at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f06br","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ped5","text":"Increasing load as well as surface avalanches will steadily increase concern for the possibility of very large avalanches releasing on our weak basal snowpack layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday included numerous observations of small and quite large (size 1-2.5) storm slabs and wind slabs releasing naturally, with skier traffic, ski cuts, and explosives throughout the region. Activity was represented on all aspects and elevations and crown fractures ranged widely, from 10-70 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"filb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oq71","text":"No new persistent slab avalanches were observed in the past few days, but this region has been a hot spot for recent persistent slab avalanche activity. A number of large natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported on east, southeast and south facing slopes above 2000 m in the Rossland area Monday with crowns up to 100-150 cm in depth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tf9l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd8u5","text":"In the rest of the region on Monday both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on all aspects above 1800 m. Many avalanches failed on the December 27th Surface Hoar and one avalanche on a north/northeast facing slope at 1800 m involved the mid November facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cff6i","text":"On Thursday and Friday, wind slab avalanches were triggered naturally, by skiers, and explosives. They occurred on north and easterly lee terrain features, generally at and above treeline. They generally averaged 30 to 50 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ff3ci","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ni6","text":"The last deep persistent slabs were reported last Monday and Tuesday. They were large (size 2-3) and were triggered naturally and with explosives in steep alpine terrain. The likelihood of triggering this layer may increase in the coming days as the air temperature rapidly rises.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8qa0m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a03la","text":"It has been over one week since any persistent slab avalanches on the December surface hoar layer have been reported, although there could still be lingering concerns about triggering that layer on isolated slopes in steep treeline clearings.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3363n","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over the past few days, but new snowfall in the southern half of the region and strong southwest wind will likely produce new slabs, with the most reactive being in exposed terrain at and above treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6718i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hpck","text":"Last weekend there were notable signs of a reactive persistent slab problem, including large whumpfs and a large snowmobile triggered avalanche in the neighbouring Clemina area (see the MIN report). The surface hoar layer responsible for this problem has been harder to find since then, but could still potentially produce large avalanches in certain sheltered slopes around treeline. The likelihood of triggering this layer could increase as the air temperature rises on Sunday and Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5da1cd36-8378-467e-b4fd-1d61339665c9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e8uqe","text":"On Friday a small natural wind slab avalanche was observed on a southeast facing slope at 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"both4","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday, we received reports of natural and skier triggered wind slab avalanches size 1.5-2.5 around treeline. Crown depths  were up to 1 m, and they ran on a surface hoar layer buried by the previous storm on January 10th. There's a great MIN report of wind slabs in the Hankin from Thursday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":311,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1jqd5","text":"Reports  from the Bulkley Valley Monday detail natural wind slab and persistent  slab avalanche activity, size 2.5-3 on aspects lee to previous strong  outflow winds. The persistent slab avalanches are suspected to be  isolated incidents of avalanches running on the deep November crust.","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/44bc8140-6400-4c88-958f-dac613e244ba"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"42t4n","text":"On Friday wind slab avalanches to size 1 were sensitive to control work on a southeast facing ridge crest around 2000 m. Small natural avalanches were also observed on steep rolls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emc1d","text":"Avalanche reports from Thursday were predominantly skier  triggered wind slabs up to size 1.5. Our field team also reported a  natural size 2 wind slab avalanche (details here) that stepped down to the deep  persistent basal facets below a rock band. This is exactly the type of  terrain where deep persistent slab avalanches are typically triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5ilnu","text":"On Monday, the combination of the warming alpine temperatures and the sun coming out will likely result in increased sensitivity to triggering in  recent snow, especially in steep south facing terrain. This could be  just the trigger for a resurgence in deep persistent slab avalanche  activity.","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/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bj5bo","text":"Control work Friday produced avalanches to size 3 on northwest , north, northeast and east facing slopes between 1900 and 2200 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"47b93","text":"Widespread storm slab avalanche activity is expected throughout the storm this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ksag","text":"During  the cold snap, avalanche activity was predominantly wind slab related  amid the strong outflows. Sizes dwindled to the 1-1.5 range in the  latter part of the week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"835o0","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab  avalanches have been trickling in since the previous snowfall and wind  event. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of  the snowpack, producing very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown  depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on  lee or cross-loaded slopes. This may be a preview of what is to come as a  significant new snow load and a large upswing in temperatures stress  these layers further.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"A report from Thursday in the McGillivray pass area in the north of the region included observations of several storm slabs reaching size 2.5 (large) releasing naturally from steep north aspects in the alpine during a period of intense snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ap5od","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6d3b","text":"Last Saturday, a few explosives-triggered avalanches in the north of the region stepped down to the Christmas surface hoar layer mentioned in our snowpack summary, buried 50-60 cm deep at the time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6aeqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"kbve","text":"Two Thursdays ago, explosive control work produced a size 2 avalanche off the Duffey Lake road that released on the mid November facet/crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":129,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"No avalanches from the current storm have yet been reported, but the ongoing storm has been forming a widespread new storm slab problem as new snow accumulates and forms slabs as a result of wind and rising temperatures. Active natural avalanche conditions are expected to have become increasingly widespread in areas that saw upwards of 25 cm of new snow by the end of the day Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"add8g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v200","text":"A further rise in temperatures may allow for rain falling on snow late Sunday, which will further destabilize recent snow accumulations and promote wet loose avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"apd3b","text":"Many small to large (size 1 to 1.5) wind slabs were triggered naturally and by humans on Thursday and Friday. They were most often triggered on northwest to northeast aspects but some occurred on south aspects as well. The slab depth ranged from 10 to 100 cm deep and they occurred at treeline and alpine elevations. A few large (size 2 to 2.5) wind slabs were also triggered, suggesting that the wind slabs have the capability of being deep and propagating far.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3kv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"297uu","text":"Persistent slab activity has tapered off in the past week, although there have been occasional reports of large (size 3) explosive-triggered avalanches in alpine terrain (one or two a week).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1ri0h","text":"Reports of avalanche activity over the past couple weeks have been  steady, with each substantial snowfall accompanied by storm slab  activity. On Friday, a widespread natural storm slab cycle was observed  size 1.5-2.5 on the north end of the Lizard range, while only very thin  5-10 cm slabs were observed to have run during the storm at the south  end of the range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv9u3","text":"Looking forward, solar triggering of new snow  can be expected amid sun exposure and warming temperatures, especially  on steep south facing slopes. Roller balls and pin wheeling are good indicators of  impending solar induced avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"57kjv","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over the past few days, but new snowfall, strong southwest wind, and a rise in air temperature will likely produce new slabs, with the most reactive being in exposed terrain at and above treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"669r5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v2p9","text":"There hasn't been an avalanche reported on the persistent slab problem since January 13. The likelihood of triggering this layer could increase as the air temperature rises on Sunday night into Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c3ih5","text":"Numerous large (size 2) wind slabs were triggered by humans and explosives on Saturday. They were generally 10 to 40 cm deep and occurred at treeline and alpine elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3itun","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enp3d","text":"A couple deep persistent slabs were triggered by explosives. They were large (size 2) and occurred in the alpine, scrubbing to the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dpur","text":"Observations from the weekend storm are still limited, but initial reports from Saturday described new slabs reacting to ski cuts on steeper features up to treeline on the North Shore. Fracture depths of up to 20 cm were observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3nbl3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr4rp","text":"Looking forward, continuing snowfall is expected to maintain similar conditions on Monday, with new snow and associated avalanche hazards increasing with elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday included numerous observations of small and quite large (size 1-2.5) storm slabs and wind slabs releasing naturally, with skier traffic, ski cuts, and explosives throughout the region. Activity was represented on all aspects and elevations and crown fractures ranged widely, from 10-70 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hkl0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ouc2","text":"No new persistent slab avalanches were observed in the past few days, but this region has been highlighted for recent persistent slab avalanche activity. A number of large natural avalanches up to size 3 were reported on east, southeast and south facing slopes above 2000 m in the Rossland area last Monday with crowns up to 100-150 cm in depth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9eq75","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"35tm3","text":"In the rest of the region on Monday both natural and explosive controlled avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on all aspects above 1800 m. Many avalanches failed on the December 27th Surface Hoar and one avalanche on a north/northeast facing slope at 1800 m involved the mid November facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bmre","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"r0g","text":"Rising temperatures forecast for Monday are likely to increase the reactivity of these persistent weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"enoog","text":"On Saturday control work produced shallow size one avalanches up to 10 cm in depth. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"adnr9","text":"On Friday, a widespread natural storm slab cycle was observed as size 1.5 to 2.5 storm slabs ran.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5h586","text":"Looking forward, solar triggering of new snow can be expected amid sun exposure and warming temperatures, especially on steep south facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"euh78","text":"Observations on Saturday were likely hindered by limited visibility, but there were some natural and human triggered soft slab avalanches up to size 1 that were reported with crowns up to 30 cm in depth. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eofau","text":"Control work Friday produced avalanches to size 3 on northwest ,  north, northeast and east facing slopes between 1900 and 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vh9f","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab  avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of  the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown  depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on  lee or cross-loaded slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1tsjb","text":"Reports from Saturday included observations of a recent natural avalanche cycle producing slab avalanches up to size 2.5 (large) in the Duffey lake area. Around Hurley Pass, new snow accumulations began reacting as small (size 1) loose dry releases with skier traffic. Observations in most areas were limited by stormy weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c51po","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aisr6","text":"A report from Thursday in the McGillivray Pass area in the north of the region included observations of several storm slabs reaching size 2.5 (large) releasing naturally from steep north aspects in the alpine during a period of intense snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qfjo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6hdpn","text":"Last Saturday, a few explosives-triggered avalanches in the north of the region stepped down to the Christmas surface hoar layer mentioned in our snowpack summary, buried 50-60 cm deep at the time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c8c0v","text":"On Saturday thin storm slabs up to 10 cm in depth were sensitive to human triggering at and below treeline where the new snow is resting on facets in wind sheltered terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cph55","text":"On  Wednesday and Thursday, we received reports of natural and skier  triggered wind slab avalanches size 1.5-2.5 around treeline. Crown  depths  were up to 1 m, and they ran on a surface hoar layer buried by  the previous storm on January 10th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ok9f","text":"There have been reports from the Bulkley Valley of natural wind slab and persistent   slab avalanches up to size 3. These are thought to have been failing on the crusts/facet/depth hoar interface near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e0a8o","text":"Observations from the weekend storm are still limited, but initial reports from Saturday described touchy new slabs reacting easily to ski cuts on steeper features up to treeline on all aspects. Alpine elevations were largely avoided with visibility obscured. Fracture depths of up to 30 cm were observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11cif","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2k76v","text":"Looking forward, continuing snowfall is expected to maintain similar conditions on Monday, with new snow and associated avalanche hazards increasing with elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ftlmt","text":"Many small to large (size 1 to 1.5) wind and storm slab avalanches were triggered by humans on Saturday. They occurred on all aspects and were generally 10 to 20 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1sqgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4c6rr","text":"Persistent slab activity has tapered off in the past week, although there have been about one or two reports per week of large (size 3) explosive-triggered avalanches in alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"avh4h","text":"A few small (size 1) storm slab avalanches were triggered naturally and by humans on Saturday. They were generally 10 to 20 cm thick and on all aspects","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1bltp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"amroa","text":"Although over a week old now, there were a few notable reports of large persistent slab avalanches in the Selkirks and the northern tip of the Monashees (near Blue River and Valemount) last weekend. The avalanches failed on a 100 cm deep surface hoar layer on north and east aspects between elevations of 1200 to 2100 m. Observations suggest this layer has trended towards being less reactive. There is uncertainty on whether the layer will wake up on Monday with a rise in air temperature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ekbu6","text":"No new avalanche activity to report from Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dtgep","text":"On Friday wind slab avalanches to size 1 were sensitive to  control work on a southeast facing ridge crest around 2000 m. Small  natural avalanches were also observed on steep rolls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23b8u","text":"On Thursday a natural size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"au44p","text":"A few natural and skier triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were reported over the weekend. Avalanche observations have likely been hindered by limited visibility through the storm, so we expect details of storm slab activity to come in after it clears up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"pbfh","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab  avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on  lee or cross-loaded slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"82qpe","text":"There have been reports of a few natural and explosives triggered storm and wind slab avalanches, mostly size 1.5-2 on Sunday and Monday ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4v2p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3pps6","text":"A few small (size 1) storm slab avalanches were triggered naturally and by humans on Saturday. They were generally 10 to 20 cm thick and on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4kgto","text":"On Monday, natural storms slabs up to size 1.5 were observed in steep alpine terrain below cliffy headwalls in the Lizard range. One was triggered by a cornice fall. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"874pd","text":"Over the weekend, results from control work were also limited to size 1.5. On Friday, a natural storm slab cycle was observed size 1.5-2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a2khv","text":"On Sunday, several small (size 1) slabs were triggered by riders in the northern part of the region while small wet loose avalanches were reported around the Coquihalla. Several larger (size 2-2.5) natural slab avalanches were reported a few days ago during a period of intense snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ee5","text":"Numerous small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by riders on Sunday, while larger (size 2) wind slab avalanches were triggered naturally and with explosives. Looking forward, continuing snowfall is expected to maintain similar conditions on Tuesday, with new snow and associated avalanche hazards increasing with elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2s667","text":"Avalanche activity was pretty quiet on Sunday and Monday with one report of an explosives triggered size 2.5 loose snow avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv0t5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eb0v6","text":"On Thursday and Friday there were reports of numerous natural, human and explosives triggered size 1-2.5 storm and wind slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ulfd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6evht","text":"No new persistent slab avalanches were observed in the past few days, but this region has been highlighted for recent persistent slab avalanche activity. A number of natural and explosives triggered persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 were reported just over a week ago.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a0mk1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3d56c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bibcf","text":"Before snow turned to rain on Monday a few small (size 1) storm slabs were reactive to skiers and explosive triggering on steep features over the weekend. See this MIN report for an example.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7c56c876-7c75-4098-9e0c-41cea75913cd"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2lf0k","text":"Windslab avalanches, skier triggered size 1.5 and natural size 2.5 were observed in the Howson ranges Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2kvo","text":"Over the weekend, a natural storm cycle was observed at treeline and below. Slabs were soft and thin but propagated widely resulting in avalanches up to size 2. They ran on the faceted interface buried January 17th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"69jsm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahh6b","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down over the past few days, but recent snowfall and moderate southerly winds will mean that there will likely be fresh wind slabs, with the most reactive being in exposed terrain in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rna3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7ct9","text":"There have been no recent reports of persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ta9t","text":"A widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle up to size 3 was observed as the storm tapered off Monday. Reports of artificially triggered storm slab avalanches include remote size 1.5-2.5 near treeline. Explosive control work below treeline in the highway corridor produced results up to size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5730h","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. Observations are typically in alpine terrain, on  lee or cross-loaded slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"82qpe","text":"There have been reports of a several natural and explosives triggered storm and wind slab avalanches, mostly size 1.5-2, with a few size 2.5-3, on Sunday and Monday","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33jmv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6a8sv","text":"A few small (size 1) storm slab avalanches were triggered naturally and by humans on Saturday. They were generally 10 to 20 cm thick and on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"928fr","text":"With strong winds and some fresh snow in the forecast, there could be new wind slabs forming on Thursday and they may become increasingly reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7eul3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fku7n","text":"Over the past three days there have been a few reports of natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3. A few of these were deep persistent slab avalanches that failed near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f4jpm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6j9id","text":"There have been no reports of human triggered avalanches over the last three days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eud49","text":"A widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle up to size 3 was observed as the storm tapered off Monday. Reports of artificially triggered storm slab avalanches include remote size 1.5-2.5 near treeline. Explosive control work below treeline in the highway corridor produced results up to size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1ch4c","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"drl34","text":"There have been several reports over the past three days of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches. Most of these were size 1-1.5 storm and wind slab avalanches, on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ofdd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27gmu","text":"Two notable persistent slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday, one natural and one explosives triggered, size 2.5 and 3.5 respectively. Both of these avalanches occurred  in the alpine, on northerly aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d7l7u","text":"With up to 15 cm of new snow forecast for Thursday, warm temperatures and strong southerly winds, storm slabs will be forming in many areas. These will likely be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2j2v2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vs7v","text":"There have been no new avalanches reported for several days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebi2r","text":"The incoming storm will increase the likelihood of storm slab, deep persistent slab, and wet loose avalanches. Continuous storms over the past few days have resulted in numerous small (size 1) slab avalanches triggered by riders and larger (size 2) wind slab avalanches triggered naturally and with explosives. Recent explosive control suggests the deep persistent slab problem can still produce very large avalanches in parts of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"13acg","text":"Wind slab avalanches, skier triggered size 1.5 and natural size 2.5 were observed in the Howson ranges Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oi2b","text":"Over the weekend, a natural storm cycle was observed at treeline and below. Slabs were soft and thin but propagated widely resulting in avalanches up to size 2. They ran on the faceted interface buried January 17th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aih8v","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"qcm","text":"There have been several reports over the last three days of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches on all aspects and at all elevation bands. Most of these were size 1-1.5 storm and wind slab avalanches, with a few larger (2-2.5) cornice and explosives triggered storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"35gjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o0g2","text":"On Thursday, up to 15 cm of new snow (paired with warm temperatures and strong southerly winds) likely led to touchy storm slabs forming in many areas. Similar conditions are expected for Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a0542","text":"Natural storm slabs size 1-2 were observed in steep north facing alpine terrain in the Bulkley area on Tuesday. Wind slab avalanches, skier triggered size 1.5 and natural size 2.5 were observed in the Howson ranges Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9k1mn","text":"Last weekend, a natural storm cycle was observed at treeline and below. Slabs were soft and thin but propagated widely resulting in avalanches up to size 2. They ran on the faceted interface buried January 17th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aaofm","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"82s8k","text":"The current storm has formed fresh slabs at higher elevations, as evident from this MIN report on Thursday of a skier triggered avalanche at Kootenay Pass. This avalanche was triggered on a south aspect at treeline and ran for a long distance above the recently buried crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":84,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4bt8t","text":"No persistent slab avalanches have been observed since January 14, suggesting deep weak layers have become difficult to trigger under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d765f38c-99ef-46d8-86a2-a762c7e5ce61"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"78l34","text":"With more moderate winds and fresh snow in the forecast, new wind slabs are expected to form again on Friday and they may become increasingly reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a0lgq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1lqbn","text":"On Wednesday, a few deep persistent slab avalanches were reported in the Purcells west of Invermere. These were triggered by skier traffic, ski cutting, and remotely from a group traveling nearby. They ranged from size 1-2, with the smaller example being a wind slab that reloaded the basal snowpack where it had already avalanched. The larger two had 100 cm-deep crown fractures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"hcos","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5pjmi","text":"Over the past three days there have been a few other reports of natural and explosives triggered avalanches reaching size 3. A few of these were also deep persistent slab avalanches that failed near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fmfkq","text":"No new avalanche observations in the previous 3 days. On Monday we received reports of natural and explosive triggered wind slab avalanches size 1.5-2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fj4eg","text":"On January 16th, a natural size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":112,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6kbcf","text":"There have been several reports over the past three days of natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches. Most of these were size 1-1.5 storm and wind slab avalanches, on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfcg9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dohsm","text":"Two notable persistent slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday, one natural and one explosives triggered, size 2.5 and 3.5 respectively. Both of these avalanches occurred in the alpine, on northerly aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97hh9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fn6lb","text":"On Thursday, up to 15 cm of new snow (paired with warm temperatures and strong southerly winds) likely led to touchy storm slabs forming in many areas. Similar conditions are expected for Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"41nfk","text":"There are no reports since the onset of the current storm, but it has likely caused natural storm slab avalanches in parts of the region that have received more than 20 cm of new snow. The additional load of new snow is also increasing the likelihood of deep persistent slab avalanches in northern parts of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ahr5k","text":"On Wednesday, natural and explosive triggered size 2 storm slab avalanches were reported throughout the south of the region. Some of these natural events may have run during the widespread natural cycle that occurred during the big storm last weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v0oj","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Recent loading has been a good test for this layer and it seems to be trending less reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"Reports from Thursday showed ski cuts producing small (size 1) 20-25 cm-deep storm slab releases in the south of the region. Further north in the Golden area where less new snow exists, ski cuts produced numerous smaller 2-5 cm-deep wind slab releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6t2jq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah2s2","text":"On Wednesday, a few deep persistent slab avalanches were reported in the Purcells west of Invermere. These were triggered by skier traffic, ski cutting, and remotely from a group traveling nearby. They ranged from size 1-2, with the smaller example being a wind slab that reloaded the basal snowpack where it had already avalanched. The larger two had 100 cm-deep crown fractures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5ieg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e343h","text":"Over the past week there have been a few other reports of natural and explosives triggered avalanches reaching size 3. A few of these were also deep persistent slab avalanches that failed near the base of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9uto2","text":"On Thursday, numerous loose wet avalanches to size 1.5 were observed in steep features below 700 m. Several natural and skier triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 1 were reported at treeline elevations. Few alpine observations due to limited visibility, but a few reports of natural wind slab avalanches up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90rmm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4510e","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Recent loading has been a good test for this layer and it seems to be trending less reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ddb9r","text":"There were numerous reports on Thursday of natural and human triggered avalanches. Most of these were size 1-2 storm and wind slab avalanches. All aspects and elevations were represented in reports, with some emphasis on north aspects for higher elevation releases. Similar activity was likely throughout the day on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqgqn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkrpp","text":"Looking forward, our recent snow should begin to form a more reliable bond with the old surface while areas of unstable snow become increasingly focused toward wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a04hk","text":"On Friday, small loose wet avalanches failed on south aspects at lower treeline and below treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc18m","text":"A large (size 2) deep persistent avalanche failed naturally sometime between Thursday and Friday on north-northwest aspect at 2150 m in the Duffey Lake area. Weak faceted grains and crusts near the base of the snowpack have periodically produced avalanches and continue to be a concern with additional loading from new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5h3lh","text":"On Thursday, small (size 1) storm slab avalanches failed naturally on northerly aspects. Additionally, a machine triggered a size 2 avalanche on a steep slope below a road at 1800 m. Small (size 1-1.5) wet loose avalanche activity was reported below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3faq7","text":"On Thursday and Friday, explosives easily triggered large (size 2) storm slab avalanches, producing 40-60 cm thick slabs with wide propagation. Large storm slab avalanches (size 2) failed naturally or were triggered by falling cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1m82","text":"Explosive control on Wednesday resulted in a very large (size 3.5) deep persistent slab on a west aspect the alpine, suggesting the deep persistent slab remained reactive and sensitive to new loads. With more loading on the way natural storm and deep persistent slab avalanches are serious concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5ajn2","text":"Natural storm slabs size 1-2 were observed in steep north facing alpine terrain in the Bulkley area on Tuesday. Wind slab avalanches, skier triggered size 1.5 and natural size 2.5 were observed in the Howson ranges Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cuoed","text":"Last weekend, a natural storm cycle was observed at treeline and below. Slabs were soft and thin but propagated widely resulting in avalanches up to size 2. They ran on the faceted interface buried January 17th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4rkip","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9vats","text":"Explosives control work in the Sentinel Pass area on Friday revealed a touchy storm slab problem at alpine and treeline elevations. Seven out of eight explosives produced avalanches from size 2 to 2.5 (large). Crown fracture depths were approximately 40 cm, the height of recent snowfall in the area. None of these avalanches stepped down to a persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5u6fd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2hm9r","text":"There have also been a number of glide slabs that failed naturally as very large avalanches in the Torpy area recently. Glide cracks are seemingly unpredictable and need to be given a wide berth. There are some great photos on the PGBCSki FB page. Mild temperatures heading into this weekend could increase the sensitivity of glide slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":33,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":120,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":231,"length":15,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#glide-crack"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220510366005456&set=gm.2505130369595819&type=3&theater&ifg=1","target":"_self","url":"https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220510366005456&set=gm.2505130369595819&type=3&theater&ifg=1"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eu2pp","text":"Early reports on Friday documented numerous small (size 1-1.5) storm slab avalanches triggered by explosives. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4nk6","text":"On Thursday, skiers triggered size 1-2 storm slab avalanches including this MIN report of a skier triggered avalanche at Kootenay Pass. This avalanche was triggered on a south aspect at treeline and ran for a long distance above the recently buried crust. Several loose wet avalanches were reported on southerly aspects below 2000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":76,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7i7u1","text":"No persistent slab avalanches have been observed since January 14, suggesting deep weak layers have become difficult to trigger under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d765f38c-99ef-46d8-86a2-a762c7e5ce61","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d765f38c-99ef-46d8-86a2-a762c7e5ce61"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8m20g","text":"Early reports from Friday in the south of the region describe ski cutting easily triggering small (size 1) storm slabs to the depth of our recent storm snow, 20-30 cm deep. These were noted on north aspects below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1ola","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"117su","text":"Looking forward, our recent snow should begin to form a more reliable bond with the old surface while areas of unstable snow become increasingly focused toward wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday showed ski cuts producing small (size 1) 20-25 cm-deep storm slab releases in the south of the region. Further north in the Golden area where less new snow exists, ski cuts have produced numerous smaller 5 cm-deep wind slab releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6t2jq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah2s2","text":"On Wednesday, a few deep persistent slab avalanches were reported in the Purcells west of Invermere. These were triggered by skier traffic, ski cutting, and remotely from a group traveling nearby. They ranged from size 1-2, with the smaller example being a wind slab that reloaded the basal snowpack where it had already avalanched. The larger two had 100 cm-deep crown fractures. Another size 1.5 deep persistent slab was controlled with explosives in the same area on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5ieg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e343h","text":"Over the past week there have been a few other reports of natural and explosives triggered avalanches reaching size 3. A few of these were also deep persistent slabs, again failing near the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4059j","text":"Reports from Friday included several new, small (size 1) storm slab releases triggered with skier traffic and ski cutting. A couple of larger (size 2) recent natural storm slabs were also noted. North aspects figured most prominently in reports. Wet loose debris from one very large (size 3.5) avalanche was also observed in the northern Monashees. It scrubbed to ground and may have started as a slab release at around 1800 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar60v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8j77e","text":"There were numerous reports over the past few days of natural and human triggered avalanches on all aspects and at all elevation bands. Most of these were size 1-2 storm and wind slab avalanches, with a few larger (size 2.5) cornice and explosives triggered storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jjft","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4h70i","text":"Looking forward, now that our recent snow has formed a more reliable bond with the old surface, areas of unstable snow should become increasingly limited to recently wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddb9r","text":"Reports from Friday included more observations of recent avalanche activity as well as a several new ski cut storm slabs and wind slabs, with a trend toward smaller releases. (size 1-1.5). All aspects were represented in reports, with some emphasis on north through east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3cs4e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8itq","text":"There were numerous reports over the past few days of natural and human triggered avalanches. Most of these were size 1-2 storm and wind slab avalanches. All aspects and elevations were represented in reports, with some emphasis on north aspects for higher elevation releases. Similar activity was likely throughout the day on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqgqn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkrpp","text":"Looking forward, now that our recent snow has formed a more reliable bond with the old surface, areas of unstable snow should become increasingly limited to recently wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"30fjq","text":"A few small, human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported on Friday. Earlier in the week, there were reports of storm slabs releasing naturally (see this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":160,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"egpp7","text":"Last weekend, a natural storm cycle was observed at treeline and below. Slabs were soft and thin but propagated widely resulting in avalanches up to size 2. They ran on the faceted interface buried January 17th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5f8ii","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5a277e2e-bdc0-4a9e-90c4-4463171b4b11"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f3v02","text":"On Friday, small loose wet avalanches failed on south aspects at lower treeline and below treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qagn","text":"Three very large (size 2-3) deep persistent avalanches failed naturally sometime between Thursday and Friday  in the Duffey Lake area and near Gold Bridge. These avalanches occurred on east and northwest aspects around 2150-2200 m. Additionally, skiers remotely triggered a size 3 avalanche on a north aspect at 2100 m in the Duffey area and a size 1 deep persistent avalanche triggered by skiers while traveling along a skin track on a west aspect at 2050 m near Whitecap Mountain. Weak faceted grains and crusts near the base of the snowpack have periodically produced avalanches and continue to be a concern with additional loading from new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70asa","text":"On Thursday, small (size 1) storm slab avalanches failed naturally on northerly aspects. Additionally, a machine triggered a size 2 avalanche on a steep slope below a road at 1800 m. Small (size 1-1.5) wet loose avalanche activity was reported below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8m20g","text":"Reports from Friday included several new, small (size 1, 20-30 cm deep) ski cut storm slabs as well as observations of numerous recent natural storm slabs. Several more natural large (size 2.5) wet loose avalanches were also observed below 1500 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1ola","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"117su","text":"Looking forward, now that our recent snow has formed a more reliable bond with the old surface, areas of unstable snow should become increasingly limited to recently wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7ggd9","text":"Over the past 48 hours, numerous natural loose wet avalanches in steep terrain up to size 2 were observed up to 1000 m. Small pockets of human-triggered wind slab were reported at treeline elevations closer to Terrace, while larger (size 2-3.5) wind slabs were reported further north in the Bear Pass area releasing naturally from alpine start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"s2a0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5c4f","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Recent loading has been a good test for this layer and it seems to be trending less reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ddb9r","text":"Reports from Friday and Saturday included numerous more observations of recent avalanche activity, as well as several new ski cut storm slabs and wind slabs, with a trend toward smaller releases. (size 1-1.5). All aspects were represented in reports, with some emphasis on north through east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4laer","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7cocl","text":"Wet loose releases from warm temperatures at lower elevations as well as sun exposure on steep high elevation slopes have also appeared throughout recent reports. Natural cornice triggers have also figured prominently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ajjj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2lmb","text":"An avalanche involvement in extreme terrain occurred in Glacier National Park on Saturday as well. Two skiers were caught in a size 2 slab release and one was partially buried. This marked up terrain image gives an idea of the event.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":192,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dqgqn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkrpp","text":"Looking forward, now that our recent snow has formed a more reliable bond with the old surface, areas of unstable snow should become increasingly limited to recently wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"http://data.avalanche.ca/Images/Forever%20Young%20Sa%2020200125.jpg"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8fmjq","text":"Small pockets of human-triggered wind slab were reported at treeline elevations closer to Terrace, while larger (size 2-3.5) wind slabs were reported further north in the Bear Pass area releasing naturally from alpine start zones. Several of these avalanches released down to a weak layer formed in mid-January. During the weekend warm-up, numerous natural loose wet avalanches in steep terrain (size 1-2) were observed up to 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5i5aq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u39h","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Recent loading has been a good test for this layer and it seems to be trending less reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8hc2p","text":"Several natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported over the weekend (up to size 2.5). Over the past week, there have been reports of storm slabs (up to size 2) releasing on a faceted interface from mid-January (see an example in this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":95,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":254,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"db6kf","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5a277e2e-bdc0-4a9e-90c4-4463171b4b11"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8m20g","text":"Saturday's reports included one notable observation of a recent very large (size 3) persistent slab avalanche suspected to have been remote triggered by a ski touring party just southwest of Valemount. Its failure plane is unknown but with a crown fracture depth of 150 cm it is possible that it failed on the late December surface hoar that is considered dormant in the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6p866","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8io5q","text":"A couple of large (size 2) storm slabs were triggered with explosives in the same area on Saturday. Several smaller (size 1.5) recent natural storm slabs were also observed, mainly in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oaqf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uhi0","text":"Reports from Friday included several new, small (size 1, 20-30 cm deep) ski cut storm slabs as well as observations of numerous recent natural storm slabs. Several more natural large (size 2.5) wet loose avalanches were also observed below 1500 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1ola","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"117su","text":"Looking forward, now that our recent snow has formed a more reliable bond with the old surface, areas of unstable snow should become increasingly limited to recently wind loaded pockets at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9gsq9","text":"A few large to very large (size 2-3) natural storm slab avalanches were observed in the Whistler backcountry on Saturday morning, and explosives triggered storm slabs and cornice-triggered avalanches up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53sli","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mk0g","text":"On Thursday and Friday, explosives easily triggered large (size 2) storm slab avalanches, producing 40-60 cm thick slabs with wide propagation. Large storm slab avalanches (size 2) failed naturally or were triggered by falling cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ek989","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vru1","text":"Explosive control on Wednesday resulted in a very large (size 3.5) deep persistent slab on a west aspect the alpine, suggesting the deep persistent slab remained reactive and sensitive to new loads. With more loading on the way natural storm and deep persistent slab avalanches remain concerns.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"Reports from Thursday through Saturday showed ski cuts producing small (size 1) 20-25 cm-deep storm slab and wind slab releases in deeper snow areas of the region (Bugaboos, west slope). Further north in the Golden area where less new snow exists, ski cuts were producing numerous smaller 5 cm-deep wind slab releases a few days ago.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6t2jq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah2s2","text":"On Wednesday, a few deep persistent slab avalanches were reported in the Purcells west of Invermere. These were triggered by skier traffic, ski cutting, and remotely from a group traveling nearby. They ranged from size 1-2, with the smaller example being a wind slab that reloaded the basal snowpack where it had already avalanched. The larger two had 100 cm-deep crown fractures. Another size 1.5 deep persistent slab was controlled with explosives in the same area on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a4vhm","text":"On Saturday, natural storm slab avalanches to size 2 were reported with most occurring on north to east aspects at 1900 m and above. Skiers were able to trigger smaller (size 1-1.5) avalanches in wind loaded areas and around ridgelines and found loose dry avalanches and sloughing in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gtl0","text":"On Friday, storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by explosives, skiers, and failed naturally. On Thursday, skiers triggered size 1-2 storm slab avalanches including this MIN report of a skier triggered avalanche at Kootenay Pass. This avalanche was triggered on a south aspect at treeline and ran for a long distance above the recently buried crust. Several loose wet avalanches were reported on southerly aspects below 2000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":182,"length":10,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ac0he","text":"No persistent slab avalanches have been observed since January 14, suggesting deep weak layers have become difficult to trigger under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d765f38c-99ef-46d8-86a2-a762c7e5ce61","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d765f38c-99ef-46d8-86a2-a762c7e5ce61"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3c70","text":"Several very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches were reported to have failed naturally between late Thursday and Saturday, the reports come from around the Duffey Lake area and further north in the region towards Gold Bridge and Whitecap Mountain. These avalanches occurred on east, north, and west aspects around 2000-2200 m. Additionally, on Friday, skiers remotely triggered a size 3 avalanche on a north aspect at 2100 m in the Duffey area and a size 1 deep persistent avalanche while traveling along a skin track on a west aspect at 2050 m near Whitecap Mountain. On Saturday, a snowmobile remotely triggered a size 3 deep persistent avalanche on a west aspect near Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park. Weak faceted grains and crusts near the base of the snowpack continue to be a concern with additional loading from new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":28,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"egjet","text":"On Thursday, small (size 1) storm slab avalanches failed naturally on northerly aspects. Additionally, a machine triggered a size 2 avalanche on a steep slope below a road at 1800 m. Small (size 1-1.5) wet loose avalanche activity was reported below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"24bsl","text":"Several natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported over the weekend (up to size 2.5). Over the past week, there have been reports of storm slabs (up to size 2) releasing on a faceted interface from mid-January (see an example in this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":95,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":254,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"b561d","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported activity at this interface was Monday January 13th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5a277e2e-bdc0-4a9e-90c4-4463171b4b11"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"b58lo","text":"Small pockets of human-triggered wind slab were recently reported at treeline elevations closer to Terrace, while larger (size 2-3.5) wind slabs were reported further north in the Bear Pass area releasing naturally from alpine start zones. Several of these avalanches released down to a weak layer formed in mid-January. During the weekend warm-up, numerous natural loose wet avalanches in steep terrain (size 1-2) were observed up to 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2o8si","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvduh","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Recent loading has been a good test for this layer and it seems to be trending less reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dj8n8","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to lessen on Tuesday, with wind loaded pockets being the most likely areas to trigger an avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fin","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84i0f","text":"On Sunday there were several reports of storm and wind slab avalanches size 1.5-2.5 on all aspects and at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f94s7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crsj2","text":"On Saturday there was one notable report of a size 3 persistent slab avalanche southwest of Valemount that was remotely triggered (triggered from a distance) by a group of people.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ajsm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7244n","text":"Over the past four days there have been reports of numerous size 1-2.5 storm slab avalanches on all aspects at all elevations. These were mostly natural avalanches, with a few explosives triggered avalanches as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cts94","text":"Several recent natural, large (size 2-2.5) wind slab avalanches were reported on over the past 48 hours on northwest through northeast aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"epv","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bargi","text":"We don't yet have reports of avalanche activity from the weekend storm, but it's safe to assume that a natural avalanche cycle occurred during periods of heavy precipitation over the weekend and potentially again on a more limited scale during Monday's wind event.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bchn6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37hi4","text":"Looking forward, it will take some time for the new snow to stabilize and bond, but forecast weather inputs are likely to stall this process. As a result, slabs are likely to remain sensitive to human triggering on Tuesday before increasing again in distribution, reactivity and destructive potential on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ep6v8","text":"Natural wind slab avalanches size 2-2.5 were observed on wind-loaded slopes in the alpine on Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bcte1","text":"Several very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches were reported to have failed naturally between late Thursday and Saturday, the reports come from around the Duffey Lake area and further north in the region towards Gold Bridge and Whitecap Mountain. These avalanches occurred on east, north, and west aspects around 2000-2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":28,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ekddg","text":"On Friday, skiers remotely triggered a size 3 avalanche on a north aspect at 2100 m in the Duffey area and a size 1 deep persistent avalanche while traveling along a skin track on a west aspect at 2050 m near Whitecap Mountain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bp6p9","text":"Explosive control work Sunday produced mostly size 1 storm slabs and up to size 2 cornice/slab avalanches with up to 75 m wide propagation. Natural windslab and cornice failures up to size 1.5 were observed in lee and cross-loaded alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4dkm1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fccj3","text":"A few large to very large (size 2-3) natural storm slab avalanches were observed in the Whistler backcountry on Saturday morning, and explosives triggered storm slabs and cornice-triggered avalanches up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bjf5j","text":"There was a notable avalanche reported in the northern Monashees on Saturday. It was a natural size 4 persistent slab avalanche. It was triggered by a wind slab avalanche that stepped down to a deeper layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c92p7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1180","text":"There was also a notable size 3 persistent slab avalanche in the northern Selkirks on Saturday that was triggered by explosives on a southwest aspect in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ast2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2s9t8","text":"Since Friday, there have been numerous reports of natural, explosives and human triggered wind and storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 on all aspects, mainly at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d993a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"On Sunday there were three deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives, but one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ru2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhqnu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6pj9q","text":"Since Thursday, there have been a few reports everyday of natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab and wind slab avalanches up to size 3, but mostly around size 2. These have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations.  The peak of this activity occurred on Saturday and has been tapering since. Wind loaded areas at treeline and in the alpine remain the most likely places to trigger an avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evphd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8hedr","text":"On Tuesday, is it expected that wind loaded areas will be the most likely places to trigger an avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bs1p7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0mef","text":"Over the past five days there has been widespread avalanche activity, with the bulk of it occurring on Friday and Saturday. There have been reports of many natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3 since Thursday.  Avalanche activity began to taper off on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8jaui","text":"Small pockets of human-triggered wind slab were recently reported at treeline elevations closer to Terrace, while larger (size 2-3.5) wind slabs were reported further north in the Bear Pass area releasing naturally from alpine start zones. Several of these avalanches released down to a weak layer formed in mid-January. During the weekend warm-up, numerous natural loose wet avalanches in steep terrain (size 1-2) were observed up to 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"biiuc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7eusu","text":"Reports of deep persistent slab avalanches have been trickling in throughout the month, with the last reported event occurring on Jan 17th. They are associated with a November crust layer near the base of the snowpack which has produced very large avalanches (size 3+) with crown depths of around 2 m. These have typically run in alpine terrain, on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Recent loading has been a good test for this layer and it seems to be trending less reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cm149","text":"On Sunday and Monday, storm slabs were reactive to skier traffic up to size 1.5 on north to east aspects in the alpine. Natural storm slab activity has tapered since the weekend but a few have been observed up to size 2 out of steep, unsupported headwalls as recently as Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3kan7","text":"On Monday, two deep persistent slab avalanches were reported in shallow snowpack areas on southwest aspects around 2000 m, with crown depths of 1 m or greater. A size 1.5 was vehicle triggered above a cut bank. A size 2.5 was remotely triggered by a skier in a thin to thick snowpack area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"db3hc","text":"Reports of very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches have been steadily coming in over the past week from the north half of the region. The most recent events occurred on Monday near Goldbridge and Whitecap. While most of these events have been naturals on north to east aspects in the alpine, some have been remotely triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3atjr","text":"Natural wind slab avalanches size 2-2.5 were observed on wind-loaded slopes in the alpine on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"On Sunday there were three deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives, but one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ru2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhqnu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6pj9q","text":"Since Thursday, there have been a few reports everyday of natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab and wind slab avalanches up to size 3, but mostly around size 2. These have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations.  The peak of this activity occurred on Saturday and has been tapering since. Wind loaded areas at treeline and in the alpine remain the most likely places to trigger an avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evphd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3sgu2","text":"Several natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported over the weekend (up to size 2.5). Over the past week, there have been reports of storm slabs (up to size 2) releasing on a faceted interface from mid-January (see an example in this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":95,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":254,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"c4lsg","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported avalanches on this layer were Monday January 13th. Incremental snowfall and mild temperatures have likely promoted a decreasing trend in reactivity for this avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5a277e2e-bdc0-4a9e-90c4-4463171b4b11"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bf2it","text":"Several recent natural, small to large (size 1-2.5) wind slab avalanches were reported on northwest through northeast aspects at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a7k6r","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8hedr","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to increase on Wednesday with fresh snow and strong winds forming storm slabs that may become increasingly reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b4ddv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvvac","text":"On Monday there were several reports of natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches, mostly on north aspects around treeline, and mainly size 1-2, with one size 3 glide slab reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":178,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2nd74","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0mef","text":"Over the past week there has been widespread avalanche activity, with the bulk of it occurring on Friday and Saturday. There have been reports of many natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3 since Thursday.  Avalanche activity began to taper off on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dj8n8","text":"With new snow and strong winds on Wednesday, storm slab avalanches are likely, and will probably become increasingly reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f94s7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crsj2","text":"On Saturday there was one notable report of a size 3 persistent slab avalanche southwest of Valemount that was remotely triggered (triggered from a distance) by a group of people.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ajsm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7244n","text":"Over the past five days there have been reports of numerous size 1-2.5 storm slab avalanches on all aspects at all elevations. These were mostly natural avalanches, with a few explosives triggered avalanches as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bjf5j","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to increase on Wednesday with fresh snow and wind forming storm slabs throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4hbln","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4dolc","text":"On Monday there  were reports of a few human triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 on north aspects at treeline, and several natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3 on primarily north and east aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"577ri","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2infd","text":"There was a notable avalanche reported in the northern Monashees on Saturday. It was a natural size 4 persistent slab avalanche. It was triggered by a wind slab avalanche that stepped down to a deeper layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c92p7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1180","text":"There was also a notable size 3 persistent slab avalanche in the northern Selkirks on Saturday that was triggered by explosives on a southwest aspect in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d993a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eo150","text":"WIndslabs were reported throughout the region, with this MIN report (with great photo) being a good example of the type of problem we're dealing with.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":47,"length":61,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7m3se","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ld16","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"80ph3","text":"Looking forward, our wind slab problem isn't getting much chance to stabilize. Continued new snow and elevated winds continue to build new pillows on lee slopes and fresh snow that hasn't had time to stabilize on steeper wind-protected slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/north-rockies?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/e13cc468-f659-402c-ab61-d847f5fcb700"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8hedr","text":"On Tuesday there were numerous reports of natural and human triggered wind and storm slab avalanches up to size 2 on all aspects, and at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vq7b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ekkf","text":"On Monday there were several reports of natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches, mostly on north aspects around treeline, and mainly size 1-2, with one size 3 glide slab reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":178,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2nd74","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0mef","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region over the past week. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dj8n8","text":"On Tuesday, there was a report of a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche on a north aspect at 1900 m in an area southwest of Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f94s7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crsj2","text":"On Saturday there was one notable report of a size 3 persistent slab avalanche southwest of Valemount that was remotely triggered (triggered from a distance) by a group of people.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ajsm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7244n","text":"Over the past week there have been reports of numerous size 1-2.5 storm slab avalanches on all aspects at all elevations. These were mostly natural avalanches, with a few explosives triggered avalanches as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"On Sunday there were three deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives, but one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ru2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhqnu","text":"Over the past week there have been a few reports everyday of natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab and wind slab avalanches up to size 3, but mostly around size 1-2. These have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations.  The peak of this activity occurred on Saturday and has been tapering since. Wind loaded areas at treeline and in the alpine remain the most likely places to trigger an avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evphd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bjf5j","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctudr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5a35","text":"On Monday there  were reports of a few human triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 on north aspects at treeline, and several natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 3 on primarily north and east aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"577ri","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2infd","text":"There was a notable avalanche reported in the northern Monashees on Saturday. It was a natural size 4 persistent slab avalanche. It was triggered by a wind slab avalanche that stepped down to a deeper layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c92p7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1180","text":"There was also a notable size 3 persistent slab avalanche in the northern Selkirks on Saturday that was triggered by explosives on a southwest aspect in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d993a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3sgu2","text":"Several natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported last weekend (up to size 2.5). Reports indicate that recent storm and wind slab avalanches have failed on a faceted interface from mid-January that developed with cold temperature prior to the last heavy snowfall (see an example in this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":91,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":308,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"c4lsg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1de2l","text":"There have been reports trickling in over the past month of natural persistent slab avalanches up to size 3 in the Bulkley Valley. These are thought to have been failing on the November crust/facet layer near the ground. The last reported avalanches on this layer were Monday January 13th. Incremental snowfall and mild temperatures have likely promoted a decreasing trend in reactivity for this avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5a277e2e-bdc0-4a9e-90c4-4463171b4b11"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"db3hc","text":"Reports of very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches have been steadily coming in over the past week from the north half of the region. The most recent events occurred on Monday near Goldbridge, Whitecap and Duffey Lake. While most of these events have been naturals on north to east aspects in the alpine, some have been remotely triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3atjr","text":"Natural wind slab avalanches size 2-2.5 were observed on wind-loaded slopes in the alpine on Sunday through Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e45n","text":"Tuesday's reports from Whitepass described fresh wind slabs and storm slabs were forming but not (yet) reactive to human traffic (in this case skiers) on small test slopes. Continued snow and especially wind will build them bigger and increase their sensitivity to triggering or failing naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":192,"length":15,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"et7k6","text":"Observations were limited by poor visibility Wednesday, but some natural and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were observed up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pt4u","text":"Reports of very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches have been steadily coming in over the past week from the north half of the region. The most recent events occurred on Monday near Goldbridge, Whitecap and Duffey Lake. While most of these events have been naturals on north to east aspects in the alpine, some have been remotely triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9unnv","text":"On Wednesday, small (size 1) loose wet avalanches were reactive to skier traffic below 1200 m, running far and entraining mass. Loose wet avalanches are expected at all elevations with heavy rainfall Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8hedr","text":"On Tuesday there were numerous reports of natural and human triggered wind and storm slab avalanches up to size 2 on all aspects, and at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nd74","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0mef","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region over the past week. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oj5g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv881","text":"Looking forward, a bout of heavy precipitation, strong winds, and rising temperatures will promote increasing natural avalanche activity on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bf2it","text":"Several recent natural, small to large (size 1-2.5) wind slab avalanches were reported on northwest through northeast aspects at upper elevations on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a7k6r","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ue3f","text":"Natural wind slab and cornice failures up to size 2.5 have been observed as recently as Wednesday in lee and cross-loaded alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5e9s","text":"The deep persistent problem again reared its head on Monday with large explosive loads producing a size 2.5. in shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cuj1b","text":"Looking forward, a large, widespread avalanche cycle is expected to occur through the storm Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bjf5j","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"577ri","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2infd","text":"There was a notable avalanche reported in the northern Monashees on Saturday. It was a natural size 4 persistent slab avalanche. It was triggered by a wind slab avalanche that stepped down to a deeper layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c92p7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1180","text":"There was also a notable size 3 persistent slab avalanche in the northern Selkirks on Saturday that was triggered by explosives on a southwest aspect in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"buj6m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3oe","text":"Looking forward, heavy precipitation, strong winds, and rising temperatures will promote increasing natural avalanche activity on Friday. During this time, occasional persistent slab releases such as those mentioned above may result from avalanche activity in surface snow layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d993a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dj8n8","text":"On Tuesday, there was a report of a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche on a north aspect at 1900 m in an area southwest of Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f94s7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crsj2","text":"On Saturday there was one notable report of a size 3 persistent slab avalanche southwest of Valemount that was remotely triggered (triggered from a distance) by a group of people.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ajsm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7244n","text":"Over the past week there have been reports of numerous size 1-2.5 storm slab avalanches on all aspects at all elevations. These were mostly natural avalanches, with a few explosives triggered avalanches as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2e3an","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf996","text":"Looking forward, heavy precipitation, strong winds, and rising temperatures will promote increasing natural avalanche activity on Friday. During this time, occasional persistent slab releases such as those mentioned above may result from avalanche activity in surface snow layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"etofm","text":"On Sunday there were three deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives, but one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ru2b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhqnu","text":"Over the past week there have been a few reports everyday of natural, human and explosives triggered storm slab and wind slab avalanches up to size 3, but mostly around size 1-2. These have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations.  The peak of this activity occurred on Saturday and has been tapering since. Wind loaded areas at treeline and in the alpine remain the most likely places to trigger an avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ptq8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ci01g","text":"Looking forward, heavy precipitation, strong winds, and rising temperatures will promote increasing natural avalanche activity on Friday. During this time, deep persistent slab releases such as those mentioned above may result from avalanche activity in surface snow layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evphd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b1np2","text":"On Wednesday, explosives triggered avalanches to size 2 within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1d1e","text":"Last weekend and early this week, there were reports of natural, human-triggered, and explosive triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 breaking in the new storm snow, specifically where it was drifted by wind into stiffer slabs on northwest through northeast aspects. A couple of these avalanches have been reportedly triggered by cornice fall. See this MIN report for a helpful illustration of these wind slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":351,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1330721d-3525-43e7-bb3e-b87212d8ae92"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f407","text":"On Sunday through Wednesday, storm slabs were reactive to skier traffic, producing avalanches up to size 1.5 on north to east aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7qs4n","text":"Reports of deep persistent avalanches have been periodically coming in from the western boundary area over the past few weeks. On Tuesday, explosive work released a cornice which triggered a deep persistent slab over 2 m deep in a chute below. On Monday, two deep persistent slab avalanches were reported in shallow snowpack areas on southwest aspects around 2000 m, with crown depths of 1 m or greater. A size 1.5 was vehicle triggered above a cut bank. A size 2.5 was remotely triggered by a skier in a thin to thick snowpack area. The new loading from snow and rain will further stress these buried weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"11b52","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"av9lm","text":"There were two notable natural avalanches reported in the Selkirks on Thursday. These were very large (size 3.5-4) persistent slab avalanches breaking 100-250 cm deep on both southeast and northwest slopes above 2400 m. These avalanches add to the previous two observations of very large persistent slab avalanches over the past week. These avalanches indicate that a deeper instability may become reactive with additional loading. Touchy storm slab avalanches or cornice fall have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":499,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1h7qt","text":"Skier triggered size 1 storm slabs were observed on unsupported features at alpine and treeline elevations Friday. Alpine observations have largely been obscured by poor visibility through the storm but a widespread avalanche cycle is expected to be ongoing through Saturday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82sfn","text":"Reports of very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches have been steadily coming in over the past week from the north half of the region. The most recent events occurred on Monday near Goldbridge, Whitecap and Duffey Lake. While most of these events have been naturals on north to east aspects in the alpine, some have been remotely triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b0elt","text":"In deeper snowpack areas where the storm snow is 30 cm or more storm slabs were reactive to human triggering on small slopes. In these same areas natural avalanches were heard but not seen (due to poor visibility) meaning there was a natural avalanche cycle with size 2 to 3 avalanches, most likely triggered by wind loading. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"Natural loose wet avalanches running on the January 20 crust were observed up to 1900 m on Friday. Storm slabs up to size 2 were reactive to explosive and skier control work 1900-2000 m. Alpine observations have largely been obscured by poor visibility through the storm but a widespread avalanche cycle is expected to be ongoing through Saturday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egdnn","text":"The deep persistent problem most recently reared its head on Monday with large explosive loads producing a size 2.5. in shallow, rocky terrain. There is potential for the new snow loads to induce failures on these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6qdcg","text":"A widespread storm slab avalanche cycle up to size 2 was observed Friday. Reports on Thursday were of a natural wind slab avalanche cycle, mostly size 2 at alpine and treeline elevations. The cycle was likely induced by a change in wind direction from southwest to northwest redistributing previously wind loaded snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"953hv","text":"Reports of deep persistent avalanches have been periodically coming in from the western boundary area over the past few weeks and most recently on Friday in the southwest Valhallas. They are generally triggered by very large loads (cornice falls or vehicles) or from shallow, rocky snowpack areas. Loading from new snow and rain will further stress these buried weak layers where they exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4fec","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, up to size 3 but mostly around size 1-2. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally. These have occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":153,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9nrrs","text":"Over the past week, there have been several deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives and one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer. Touchy storm slab avalanches may have the potential to step-down to this layer. Reports also indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for larger avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":448,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6i7mf","text":"Over the past 48 hours, there have been reports of large (size 2-3) natural avalanches releasing in the recent storm snow. Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":58,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4q0eg","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, operators have reported three persistent slab avalanches that were both naturally and skier-remote triggered. These very large (size 2.5-4) avalanches were breaking 100-200 cm deep across a variety of aspects above 1900 m. These avalanches indicate that a deeper instability may become reactive with additional loading. Touchy storm slab avalanches or cornice fall have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":438,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ah28d","text":"On Thursday, a number of natural wind slab avalanches were observed up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3ll","text":"With anticipated new snow and rising temperatures, avalanches will become much more likely on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bf2it","text":"On Thursday a cornice fall released a size 2 slab avalanche on the slope below on an east aspect at 2150 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7k6r","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6d84o","text":"Expect an increase in avalanche activity with the passage of the storm on Saturday, particularly in areas that see substantial amounts of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7i02c","text":"On Friday, natural storm snow avalanches were noted up to size 2 in steep south and southeast facing terrain at below treeline elevations. Loose wet avalanches were also observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"435ti","text":"On Thursday, a widespread avalanche cycle occurred up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0j41","text":"While natural avalanche activity is likely to taper off as we enter the tail end of the storm, human-triggering will remain possible in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dl9b0","text":"WIndslabs continue to be reported throughout the region, with this MIN report (with great photo) being a good example of the type of problem we're dealing with. Recent ones were in the size 1 to 1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":61,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fl20b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfguq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eno89","text":"Looking forward, a warm wet storm will create a Loose Wet avalanches at lower elevations and increase the likelihood of Storm Slabs (and Wind Slabs) at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/north-rockies?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/e13cc468-f659-402c-ab61-d847f5fcb700"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q67a","text":"Few observations from the field given lack of visibility, closed highways, and difficult travel on either sled or skis. Having said that the Klondike Highway was closed due to natural avalanches hitting the highway near Mt. Racine as well as on the USA side of the border down towards Skagway.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":9,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"etc14","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"i750","text":"There's an important question to answer as the storm clears and visibility improves:  was avalanche activity confined to predictable storm and wind slab avalanches in the recent snow or were there un-expected deeper releases failing near the ground in the sugary snow (basal depth hoar) or propagating wide (entire width of feature).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5l087","text":"Due to continuous stormy weather, there have been daily avalanches reported in the region. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28kit","text":"Over the last week, there have been two notable natural avalanches reported in the south of the region. These were large (size 2.5) persistent slab avalanches breaking 200 cm deep on both northeast and northwest slopes above 2300 m. These avalanches indicate that a deeper instability may become reactive with additional loading. Touchy storm slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":401,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1h7qt","text":"A natural storm slab cycle up to size 2.5 was observed Friday night along the Duffey Lake road corridor. In some cases, avalanches ran to valley bottom. Avalanche results from explosive control work include a large event suspected to have run on the deep persistent crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82sfn","text":"Reports of very large (size 3) deep persistent avalanches have been steadily coming in over the past week from the north half of the region, near Goldbridge, Whitecap and Duffey Lake. While most of these events have been naturals on north to east aspects in the alpine, some have been remotely triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":26,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#deep-persistent-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ah28d","text":"Early reports from Saturday in the Fernie area describe a widespread natural avalanche cycle affecting the region over Friday night, with a mix of storm slabs, wet slabs, and loose wet avalanches reaching size 3. Daytime observations were limited, however the cycle is expected to have eased off as temperatures cooled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r0mc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"80lmj","text":"Reports from Friday showed explosives control in the Fernie area yielding storm slabs up to size 2 (large). Crown fracture depths ranged from 10-50 cm, giving good evidence of recent wind redistribution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3ll","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6s6f0","text":"While natural avalanche activity is likely to taper off quite sharply now that the storm has ended, human-triggering of new snow accumulations will remain possible at higher elevations on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2blmd","text":"Throughout the storm, there have been reports of large (size 2-3) natural avalanches releasing in the new snow. Most of these have been storm and wind slab avalanches, on all aspects, at all elevations. They have been triggered by humans, explosives, and naturally. Cornices may also be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, small wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Saturday up to 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"de63v","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, operators have reported three persistent slab avalanches that were both naturally and skier-remote triggered. These very large (size 2.5-4) avalanches were breaking 100-200 cm deep across a variety of aspects above 1900 m. Easier-to-trigger storm slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":356,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6qdcg","text":"A widespread storm slab avalanche cycle up to size 2 was observed Friday mostly on northeast aspects 1900-2100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"953hv","text":"Reports of deep persistent avalanches have been periodically coming in from the western boundary area over the past few weeks and most recently on Friday in the southwest Valhallas. They are generally triggered by very large loads (cornice falls or vehicles) or from shallow, rocky snowpack areas. Loading from new snow and rain will further stress these buried weak layers where they exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hc2s","text":"During the storm, numerous large, natural (size 2-2.5) storm and wind slab avalanches were reported in the region. These avalanches occurred primarily on leeward aspects (northwest, northeast, east) and mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports also indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, small wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":43,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7fng6","text":"Over the last week, there have been two notable natural avalanches reported in the south of the region. These were large (size 2.5) avalanches breaking 200 cm deep on both northeast and northwest slopes above 2300 m. Although unlikely, these avalanches are a reminder that a deeper instability may linger in isolated areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. Easier-to-trigger storm slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":456,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bf2it","text":"Reports from Friday showed small (size 1) wind slabs able to be triggered with ski cutting in the Castle area. More intense snowfall and wind throughout Saturday are likely to have spurred a natural avalanche cycle, focused in high elevation, wind-exposed areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nftu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"247h2","text":"On Thursday a cornice fall released a size 2 slab avalanche on the slope below on an east aspect at 2150 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7k6r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"509lo","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6d84o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9v7af","text":"While natural avalanche activity is likely to taper off now that the storm has ended, human-triggering will remain possible at higher elevations where new snow exists and has been exposed to strong or extreme winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"20j91","text":"During the storm, numerous large (size 2-2.5) storm slab avalanches were reported in the region. They released naturally as well as from human and explosive triggers. These avalanches occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, small wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":34,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"67vjk","text":"Over the past week, there have been several deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives and one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer. Easier-to-trigger storm slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":475,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6snsd","text":"During the storm, numerous large (size 2-2.5) storm slab avalanches were reported in the region. They released naturally as well as from human and explosive triggers. These avalanches occurred on all aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, small wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":34,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dl4uq","text":"There were two notable natural avalanches reported in the Selkirks on Thursday. These were very large (size 3.5-4) persistent slab avalanches breaking 100-250 cm deep on both southeast and northwest slopes above 2400 m. These avalanches add to the previous two observations of very large persistent slab avalanches over the past week. Although the likelihood is decreasing in the aftermath of the storm, easier-to-trigger storm slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer in isolated areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":486,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"On Saturday, reports came in from Friday's widespread storm cycle. Cornices size 2 and storm slabs size 2-3 were observed at alpine and treeline elevations. Evidence of loose wet size 2 below 2100 m prior to the cooling trend. Extensive explosive work conducted Saturday produced size 2-3 storm slabs and size 2-2.5 cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egdnn","text":"The deep persistent problem most recently reared its head on Monday with large explosive loads producing a size 2.5. in shallow, rocky terrain. The potential for the new snow loads to trigger deep avalanches remains on our radar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aekis","text":"We saw some rain induced loose wet avalanches up to sz2 this morning. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7ji1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7luo","text":"Poor visibility has prevented a good look around, but we suspect a natural cycle up to sz2.5 on all aspects is happening this afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7i02c","text":"On Friday, natural storm snow avalanches were noted up to size 2 in steep south and southeast facing terrain at below treeline elevations. Loose wet avalanches were also observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d38o9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"435ti","text":"On Thursday, a widespread avalanche cycle occurred up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4go3k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0j41","text":"While natural avalanche activity is likely to taper off now that the storm has ended, human-triggering will remain possible in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bf2it","text":"Reports from Friday showed small (size 1) wind slabs able to be triggered with ski cutting in the Castle area. More intense snowfall and wind throughout Saturday are likely to have spurred a natural avalanche cycle, focused in high elevation, wind-exposed areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nftu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"247h2","text":"On Thursday a cornice fall released a size 2 slab avalanche on the slope below on an east aspect at 2150 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7k6r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"509lo","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6d84o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9v7af","text":"While avalanche danger is now low in areas where a new crust has capped the snowpack, reactive wind slabs are likely to exist in the highest elevations as well as the east slope of the region where heavy snowfall combined with strong to extreme southwest winds during the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"On Saturday, a widespread natural cycle and extensive explosive work produced cornice and storm slab avalanches size 2-3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egdnn","text":"Natural and explosive triggered deep persistent slab avalanches size 3-4 have been reported in the Lillooet River valley north of Pemberton, at the eastern border of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c1hcb","text":"Throughout the storm, there have been reports of very large (size 3-3.5) natural avalanches releasing in the new snow on all aspects and mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. A large cornice fall was reported Sunday on a steep north facing slope at tree line. Cornices may act as triggers for large wind slab avalanches. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally during the warm temperatures on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":61,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5m35d","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, operators have reported three persistent slab avalanches that were both naturally and skier-remote triggered. These very large (size 2.5-4) avalanches were breaking 100-200 cm deep across a variety of aspects above 1900 m. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":355,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"251k9","text":"During the storm, numerous size 2-3.5 avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects and mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports also indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Friday and into Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13p4p","text":"Over the last week, there have been two notable natural avalanches reported in the south of the region. These were large (size 2.5) avalanches breaking 200 cm deep on both northeast and northwest slopes above 2300 m. Although unlikely, these avalanches are a reminder that a deeper instability may linger in isolated areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":455,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"62il7","text":"Small loose dry sluffs running on the rain crust were been observed in wind sheltered areas on Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, a widespread storm slab avalanche cycle was observed size 2-2.5 on all aspects above 1600 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"iipk","text":"Reports of deep persistent avalanches have been periodically coming in over the past few weeks, primarily from the western Boundary area but most recently on Saturday near Nelson. These large, deep avalanches are generally triggered by very large loads (cornice falls or vehicles) or from shallow, rocky snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e4v1","text":"Several size 2 avalanches were observed along the Spray Road.  The most impressive was the avalanche control on EEOR (Mt. Rundle).  Five out six charges that were dropped created avalanche and covered the road.  Road will be closed to at least 4pm on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ah28d","text":"Reports from Saturday in the Fernie area describe a widespread natural avalanche cycle affecting the region over Friday night, with a mix of storm slabs, wet slabs, and loose wet avalanches reaching size 3. Daytime observations were limited by weather, but several large (size 2) wet slabs were triggered with explosives in the same area. The natural avalanche cycle likely eased off as temperatures cooled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r0mc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"80lmj","text":"Reports from Friday showed explosives control in the Fernie area yielding storm slabs up to size 2 (large). Crown fracture depths ranged from 10-50 cm, giving good evidence of recent wind redistribution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3ll","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6s6f0","text":"While natural avalanche is now low in areas where a crust has capped the snowpack, reactive wind slabs are now likely to exist in the highest elevations of the region that saw heavy snowfall instead of rain over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"62ka7","text":"During the storm, numerous size 2-3.5 slab avalanches were observed releasing naturally in the storm snow. A few were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects, mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally during the warm temperatures on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"320ai","text":"Over the past week, there have been several deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Two were triggered by explosives and one that occurred near Golden was remotely triggered by humans. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":474,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7i02c","text":"Observations were limited by weather on Saturday, but we have preliminary reports of the recent storm and associated natural avalanche cycle producing storm slabs to size 2.5. (large) in the Terrace area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2kpm5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9aps8","text":"So far, avalanche activity appears to have been limited to storm snow and not to have involved any deeply buried layers. With that said, a few crown fractures were noted at up to a metre in depth. Ski cutting of small features on Saturday produced small releases up to 30 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4go3k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0j41","text":"Looking forward, our existing wind slab problem won't have much time to stabilize before yet another storm brings modest new snow amounts along with extreme winds to elevate avalanche danger again on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4e5gj","text":"Numerous size 3-4 deep persistent slab avalanches were reported Saturday in north parts of the region including the Lillooet River valley north of Pemberton and near Goldbridge. Start zones included all aspects 1900-2300 m and avalanches ran to valley bottom, taking out mature timber and blocking waterways. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6k9i0","text":"Explosive work conducted Saturday also produced deep persistent size 2-3 in these areas as well as in the Duffey. In some cases, these large touchy slabs were triggered not by detonation, but as the explosive product landed on the slope.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hmne","text":"A widespread size 2-3 natural storm slab cycle was observed in most areas toward the tail end of the storm Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b0elt","text":"Saturday's reports, still hindered by visibility, gave a bit more evidence of the recent natural avalanche cycle in the Howsons, including debris from a size 3 (very large) release and more widespread debris from size 2 (large) avalanches. Road observations of the east flank of Hudson Bay Mountain showed no new avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3kmh1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eo507","text":"Notably, the movement of a large snow machine managed to remote trigger a very large (size 3.5) release in the Kispiox area. This avalanche failed on the deeply buried surface hoar layer from early January, with a crown fracture of 50-200 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ig8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1cj5","text":"Reports from Friday gave initial evidence of a natural avalanche cycle was ongoing in areas like the Howsons where up to 100 cm of storm snow accumulated. Aerial observations between the Howsons and Smithers on Friday revealed significant natural activity in avalanche tracks and runouts in spite of limited visibility.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"as2c1","text":"During the storm, numerous large (size 2-3) avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects and mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. A very large cornice fall was reported Sunday on a north aspect at 2400 m, and it stepped down to a large slab avalanche. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Friday and into Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":34,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fke47","text":"There have been three notable natural avalanches reported over the past three days in the north of the region. These were very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches breaking 100-250 cm deep on southeast, east, and northwest slopes above 2000 m. These avalanches add to the previous two observations of very large persistent slab avalanches over the past week. Although the likelihood is decreasing in the aftermath of the storm, easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or large cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer in isolated areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":134,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":522,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4inu5","text":"Observations were limited by weather on Saturday, but we have preliminary reports of the recent storm and associated natural avalanche cycle producing storm slabs to size 3. (very large) in the Terrace area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"hpmu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vnd4","text":"So far, avalanche activity appears to have mostly been limited to storm snow and only involving deeply buried layers in isolated instances. With that said, a few crown fractures were noted at up to a metre in depth. Ski cutting of small features on Saturday produced small releases up to 30 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1grq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8q7gb","text":"Looking forward, heavy snowfall and strong winds forecast for Monday night through Tuesday are likely to initiate another natural avalanche cycle on Tuesday. This will be a good time to step back from avalanche terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1h8il","text":"Reports from Friday showed small (size 1) wind slabs able to be triggered with ski cutting in the Castle area. More intense snowfall and wind throughout Saturday are likely to have spurred a natural avalanche cycle, focused in high elevation, wind-exposed areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"efe2m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"71tuc","text":"On Thursday a cornice fall released a size 2 slab avalanche on the slope below on an east aspect at 2150 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eg8h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e9bi8","text":"On January 16th, a natural, size 2 wind slab stepped down to the deep persistent basal facets below a rock band, details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cie3f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ebjh2","text":"While avalanche danger is now low in areas where a new crust has capped the snowpack, potentially reactive wind slabs are likely to exist in the highest elevations as well as the east slope of the region where heavy snowfall combined with strong to extreme southwest winds during the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"Sunday's reports of new avalanche activity were limited to small (size 1) ski cut wind slabs, with fracture depts of 5-15 cm. These were isolated to northerly aspects at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrt8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ugvu","text":"Reports from Saturday in the Fernie area describe a widespread natural avalanche cycle affecting the region over Friday night, with a mix of storm slabs, wet slabs, and loose wet avalanches reaching size 3. Daytime observations were limited by weather, but several large (size 2) wet slabs were triggered with explosives in the same area. All reports have suggested only storm snow was involved in this avalanche activity, with no releases involving deeper snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92v89","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvub4","text":"While natural avalanche is now low in areas where a new crust has capped the snowpack, small, stubborn wind slabs now exist in areas where a bit of wind-affected snow accumulated above the crust toward the end of the storm. The region's highest alpine elevations that could have received heavy snowfall instead of rain during the storm may hold larger, deeper slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3pa3h","text":"During the storm, numerous size 2-3.5 avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects and mainly at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports also indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Friday and into Saturday during the warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b7p9i","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been a handful of notable natural avalanches breaking on more deeply buried weak layers. These were very large (size 3-4) avalanches releasing on slopes above 2200 m. Although the likelihood is decreasing in the aftermath of the storm, these avalanches are a reminder that a deeper instability may linger in shallow, rocky, alpine start zones where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. Wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":519,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e5qu1","text":"Saturday's reports, still hindered by visibility, gave a bit more evidence of the recent natural avalanche cycle in the Howsons, including debris from a size 3 (very large) release and more widespread debris from size 2 (large) avalanches. Roadside observations of the east flank of Hudson Bay Mountain showed no new avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19dqg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"963nl","text":"Notably, the movement of a large snow machine managed to remote trigger a very large (size 3.5) release in the Kispiox area. This avalanche failed on the deeply buried surface hoar layer from early January, with a crown fracture of 50-200 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"17m7l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bg8tm","text":"Reports from Friday gave initial evidence of a natural avalanche cycle was ongoing in areas like the Howsons where up to 100 cm of storm snow accumulated. Aerial observations between the Howsons and Smithers on Friday revealed significant natural activity in avalanche tracks and runouts in spite of limited visibility.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4blv7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"60hk5","text":"Looking forward","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c7cgg","text":"During the storm, numerous large (size 2-3) avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. A very large cornice fall was reported Sunday on a north aspect at 2400 m, and it stepped down to a large slab avalanche. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Friday and into Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":34,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5rlrk","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been a handful of notable natural avalanches reported in the north of the region. These were very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches breaking 100-250 cm deep on southeast, east, and northwest slopes above 2000 m. Although the likelihood is decreasing in the aftermath of the storm, wind slab avalanches or large cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":167,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":422,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"On Sunday there were reports of explosives controlled wind slab and storm slab avalanches to size 2 in the alpine. There was also a report of a size 3.5 naturally triggered deep persistent avalanche on a northwest aspect at 2600m. This would have run during or just after the storm on the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mvpi","text":"On Saturday, a widespread natural cycle and extensive explosive work produced cornice and storm slab avalanches size 2-3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egdnn","text":"Additionally, natural and explosive triggered deep persistent slab avalanches size 3-4 have been reported in the Lillooet River valley north of Pemberton, at the eastern border of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e71su","text":"During the storm, numerous size 2-3.5 slab avalanches released naturally. A few were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally during the warm temperatures on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dps6k","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been several deep persistent slab avalanches reported in the region. Most were triggered by explosives and one was remotely human-triggered near Golden. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":24,"key":1},{"offset":488,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4e5gj","text":"Numerous size 3-4 deep persistent slab avalanches were reported Saturday in north parts of the region including the Lillooet River valley north of Pemberton and near Goldbridge. Start zones included all aspects 1900-2300 m and avalanches ran to valley bottom, taking out mature timber and blocking waterways. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6k9i0","text":"Explosive work conducted Saturday also produced deep persistent size 2-3 in these areas as well as in the Duffey. In some cases, these large touchy slabs were triggered not by detonation, but as the explosive product landed on the slope.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hmne","text":"A widespread size 2-3 natural storm slab cycle was observed in most areas toward the tail end of the storm Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"62il7","text":"Small loose dry avalanches running on rain crust were been observed in wind sheltered areas on Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, a widespread storm slab avalanche cycle was observed size 2-2.5 on all aspects above 1600 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"iipk","text":"Reports of deep persistent avalanches had been periodically coming in over the past few weeks, primarily from the western Boundary area but most recently on Saturday near Nelson. These large, deep avalanches are generally triggered by very large loads (cornice falls or vehicles) in shallow, rocky snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3n4dd","text":"During the storm, numerous small to very large (size 1.5-4) avalanches released naturally in the new snow.  These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally during the warm temperatures on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":48,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4cv3","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, operators have reported three persistent slab avalanches that were both naturally and skier-remote triggered. These very large (size 2.5-4) avalanches were breaking 100-200 cm deep across a variety of aspects above 1900 m. Wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":16,"key":1},{"offset":337,"length":9,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#remote-triggered-avalanches-are-avalanches-that-occur"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4inu5","text":"Storms over the past week resulted in several cycles of natural avalanche activity. Over the weekend there were reports of large (size 2-3) storm slab avalanches and Tuesday's storm is likely causing similar activity. While most of the activity has been storm slabs releasing in the new snow, there have been a few isolated instances of avalanches failing on deeper weak layers with crown fractures up to a metre deep. A few smaller (size 1) skier triggered soft slabs were reported on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"83puf","text":"Natural avalanche activity will likely decrease in the next few days as the stormy weather eases, but storm slabs will remain sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"56c3o","text":"During the weekend storm, numerous size 2-3.5 slab avalanches released naturally. A few were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Reports indicate that cornices may be reaching their breaking point and may act as triggers for these avalanches. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally during the warm temperatures on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4dnc1","text":"In the aftermath of the storm, explosives have continued to trigger large avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on a variety of aspects above 2200 m. This activity outlines the fact that this layer remains a problem in the region. Large alpine features, especially rocky, thin snowpack areas are the most likely places to trigger this layer. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":434,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9fia9","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down in the wake of Saturday's storm. The storm resulted in several large (size 2-2.5) slab avalanches across the region including the eastern slopes as well as in the Elk Valley (see this MIN report). The avalanches in the Elk Valley appear to have run on weak layers in the bottom of the snowpack and released at both treeline and alpine elevations. These avalanche look similar to the deep persistent slabs reported in the same area on January 16 in this MIN report, suggesting this problem will continue to resurface during stormy periods.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":220,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":489,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"mf3t","text":"New snow, wind, and warming temperatures are expected to build a reactive storm slab problem prone to human-triggering where more than 25 cm accumulates. These conditions may also bring cornices to their breaking point.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6on36","text":"During the weekend storm, numerous size 2-3.5 avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Friday and into Saturday during the warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"18v8f","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been a handful of notable natural avalanches breaking on more deeply buried weak layers. These were very large (size 3-4) avalanches releasing on slopes above 2200 m. Although the likelihood is decreasing in the aftermath of the storm, these avalanches are a reminder that a deeper instability may linger in shallow, rocky, alpine start zones where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. Storm slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":520,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"A large cornice fall was reported on Tuesday, and fragile cornices were also observed on Monday. A few small (size 1) wind slabs were triggered by riders on north aspects on Sunday. A widespread natural avalanche cycle on Friday night resulted in large (size 2-3) storm slab, wet slab, and wet loose avalanches. Reports suggest deeper weak layers were not involved in these avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"92v89","text":"With a crust capping the snowpack in most areas, the main concern is now small stubborn wind slabs above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"Since the weekend storm, there have been several reports of small wind slabs from human triggers, primarily on easterly aspects at upper elevations, in addition to several reports of dry loose avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qdrp","text":"During the weekend storm, numerous size 2-3.5 avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches ran naturally on Friday and into Saturday during the warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f2gfi","text":"Over the past week, there have been a handful of notable natural avalanches breaking on more deeply buried weak layers. These were very large (size 3-4) avalanches releasing on slopes above 2200 m in the southeastern part of the region. Although the likelihood is decreasing, these avalanches are a reminder that a deeper instability may linger in shallow, rocky, alpine start zones where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. Wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":497,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1b41r","text":"Since the weekend storm, there have been a few reports of small storm and wind slabs from human triggers, in addition to several reported dry loose avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6hpa0","text":"During the weekend storm, numerous large (size 2-3) avalanches released naturally in the storm snow. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. A large cornice fall was reported Sunday on a north aspect at 2400 m, and it stepped down to a large slab avalanche. Below tree line, large wet loose avalanches were releasing naturally on Friday and into Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":42,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f510p","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been a handful of very large (size 3-4) avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on slopes above 2000 m. Although the likelihood is decreasing in the aftermath of the storm, wind slab avalanches or large cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":313,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4inu5","text":"Tuesday's storm resulted in several large (size 2) naturally triggered slab avalanches, primarily on north and east facing slopes that were wind loaded. Over the past week there have been a few isolated instances of very large (size 3-4) avalanches failing on deeper weak layers with crown fractures over one metre thick, but these layers are unreactive under the current conditions. Glide cracks have reportedly been opening and releasing large glide slab avalanches. Avoid slopes with glide cracks, as they are unpredictable.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":446,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"Since the weekend storm, there have been several reports of failing cornices and small wind slabs. See this MIN report for a helpful illustration. Explosive triggers have also released several large avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on a variety of aspects above 2200 m. This activity is a good reminder that this layer remains a problem in the region. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":108,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":449,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"eid5i","text":"During the weekend storm, numerous size 2-3.5 slab avalanches released naturally. A few were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches ran naturally during the warm temperatures on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9458f549-a014-4325-8255-8bc45bf4bd8e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f6pun","text":"No new avalanches have been reported since the weekend. A natural avalanche cycle over the weekend resulted in several large (size 2-2.5) slab avalanches, including some in the Elk Valley that appear to have run on deeply buried weak layers (see photos in this MIN report). These avalanche look similar to the avalanches reported in the same area on January 16 (in this MIN report), suggesting this problem will continue to resurface during stormy periods.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":370,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/584072f0-58ce-436a-a4a6-fa796ff174bc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e5qu1","text":"A few large persistent slab avalanches have been triggered in the past few days. On Monday, a size 3 slab avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler in the Seaton area on a steep northeast-facing slope at 1800 m. The avalanche crown was 100-150 cm thick and ran on basal facets. On Saturday a large snow machine remotely triggered a size 3.5 avalanche in the Kispiox area. The avalanche crown was 50-200 cm thick and ran on buried surface hoar. These events highlight how the recent storms have made buried weak layers more reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"du7st","text":"Storms over the past week have also resulted in several cycles of natural avalanche activity. Most recently, small to large (size 1-2.5) slab avalanches were reported across the region on Monday and Tuesday, including some in this MIN report from Hankin. Most of the natural avalanche activity was on east-facing slopes that were wind loaded.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":247,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1e946d8b-acb2-4227-a1d5-2b662e54ad61"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4e5gj","text":"Numerous small (size 1) natural slab avalanches were observed below treeline which released within the recent storm snow and were very soft. Several small (size 1) and one large (size 2) loose dry avalanche were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2socb","text":"The deep persistent slab avalanche activity observed during last weekend's storm in the northern portion of the region seems to have tapered off. Although the likelihood of triggering has reduced there is still concern for deep releases in that part of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a27b0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dkms6","text":"Numerous natural and human triggered avalanches of size 1 were reported on Wednesday. Most of these avalanches released within the recent storm snow and were 5-15 cm thick.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6mii","text":"Numerous small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by humans on Tuesday. Several avalanches released on the crust which was buried by the recent new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e5qu1","text":"Some very large persistent avalanches have been reported over the past week. A size 3 avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler in the Seaton area on Monday (northeast slope at 1800 m) and a size 3.5 avalanche was remotely triggered by a large snow machine near Kispiox on Saturday (southeast slope at 1700 m). Then on Wednesday, several size 2-3 avalanches were naturally triggered due to strong wind and mild temperatures. These avalanches have ran on both buried surface hoar layers and crust/facets at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ar0g","text":"Some smaller (size 1) wind slabs were also triggered by riders on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"On Wednesday several small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by explosives and skiers. Several small (size 1) and one large (size 2) loose dry avalanche were reported in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fb6r","text":"On Tuesday a few small wind slab avalanches (size 1) were observed in isolated lee terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ipt9","text":"On Sunday there were reports of explosives controlled wind slab and storm slab avalanches to size 2 in the alpine. There was also a report of two size 3-3.5 naturally triggered deep persistent avalanches on a northwest aspects at 2600m. These would have run during or just after the storm on the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mvpi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4inu5","text":"Stormy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in a natural cycle of size 2 storm slab avalanches, especially on north and east facing slopes that were wind loaded. Some smaller (size 1) slabs were also triggered by riders in similar terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d25mj","text":"Glide cracks have reportedly been opening and releasing glide slab avalanches. Avoid slopes with glide cracks, as they are unpredictable.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f6pun","text":"No significant avalanche activity has been reported since the weekend. A natural avalanche cycle during last weekend's storm included some large (size 2.5) deep persistent slab avalanches in the Elk Valley (see photos in this MIN report) that appear similar to avalanches in that area in mid-January, which suggests the deep persistent slab problem will continue to resurface during stormy periods.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":226,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"Since the weekend storm, there have been several reports of failing cornices and small wind slabs. See this MIN report for a helpful illustration. Explosive triggers have also released several large avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on a variety of aspects above 2200 m. This activity is a good reminder that this layer remains a problem in the region. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":108,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":449,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"chf18","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eid5i","text":"During the weekend storm, numerous size 2-3.5 slab avalanches released naturally. A few were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers. These avalanches primarily occurred on leeward aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below tree line, wet loose avalanches ran naturally during the warm temperatures on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9458f549-a014-4325-8255-8bc45bf4bd8e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sizes-of-avalanches"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"A few small (size 1) wind slab avalanches were triggered by riders on Wednesday. Fragile cornices and one large cornice fall have been reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":81,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8a473","text":"The most recent observations were on Wednesday, when one size 2.5 and several size 1 storm/wind slab avalanches occurred on lee slopes including on slopes at relatively low elevations (1200 m or so). From approximately Feb 1-4 there was an extensive avalanche cycle with many avalanches noted up to size 3, mainly on north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jl1h","text":"Over the weekend, I would only anticipate natural avalanches on steep slopes in very windy areas, although human-triggered avalanches remain possible on wind-affected slopes. Avalanche danger will rise in response to forecast new snow and wind on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dkms6","text":"A few small (size 1) avalanches were triggered by skiers on Thursday. Numerous natural and human triggered avalanches of size 1 were reported on Wednesday. Most of these avalanches released within the recent storm snow and were 5-15 cm thick.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6mii","text":"Numerous small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by humans on Tuesday. Several avalanches released on the crust which was buried by the recent new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e5qu1","text":"On Thursday human triggered wind slabs to size 1.5 were reported at and above treeline on north and east aspects. Loose dry avalanches were also reported on steep south facing features below treeline. Some very large persistent avalanches have been reported over the past week. A size 3 avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler in the Seaton area on Monday (northeast slope at 1800 m) and a size 3.5 avalanche was remotely triggered by a large snow machine near Kispiox on Saturday (southeast slope at 1700 m). Then on Wednesday, several size 2-3 avalanches were naturally triggered due to strong wind and mild temperatures. These avalanches have ran on both buried surface hoar layers and crust/facets at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ar0g","text":"Some smaller (size 1) wind slabs were also triggered by riders on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"Reports from Wednesday and Thursday included several new avalanches triggered with ski cutting as well as explosives control, with a trend toward smaller (size 1-1.5) releases. Storm slab and wind slab crown fracture depths from 5-50 cm reflected a mix of the depth range of our most recent snowfall, occasional entrainment of new snow to the depth of our new crust, as well as recent wind loading at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jcei","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a04qj","text":"Since the weekend storm, there have been several reports of small wind slabs from human triggers, primarily on easterly aspects at upper elevations, in addition to several reports of dry loose avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6sj0f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2gfi","text":"Over the past week, there have been a handful of notable natural avalanches breaking on more deeply buried weak layers. These were very large (size 3-4) avalanches releasing on slopes above 2200 m in the southeastern part of the region. Although the likelihood is decreasing, these avalanches are a reminder that a deeper instability may linger in shallow, rocky, alpine start zones where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin. Wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to these layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":497,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f6pun","text":"Loose dry avalanches to size 1 were observed Thursday from extreme terrain, but aside from that, no significant avalanche activity has been reported since last weekend. A natural avalanche cycle during last weekend's storm included some large (size 2.5) deep persistent slab avalanches in the Elk Valley (see photos in this MIN report) that appear similar to avalanches in that area in mid-January, which suggests the deep persistent slab problem will continue to resurface during stormy periods.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":324,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5lh16","text":"On Thursday loose dry avalanches were reported from steep south aspects to size 2.5. Wind slabs up to size 2.5 were reported from steep alpine and treeline features as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4g4v8","text":"Stormy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in a natural cycle of size 2 storm slab avalanches, especially on north and east facing slopes that were wind loaded. Some smaller (size 1) slabs were also triggered by riders in similar terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8rbcc","text":"Glide cracks have reportedly been opening and releasing glide slab avalanches. Avoid slopes with glide cracks, as they are unpredictable.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"A few small wind slabs were human triggered Thursday on northeast facing slopes at 1700 m. Loose dry avalanche activity was reported from extreme alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oq2h","text":"A few small (size 1) wind slab avalanches were triggered by riders on Wednesday. Fragile cornices and one large cornice fall have been reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":81,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4okf","text":"A skier triggered a size 1.5 wind slab avalanche on a northwest aspect at around 1750 m on Thursday. Also on Thursday, several storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were triggered on northerly aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78jl4","text":"We are aware of an avalanche that occurred Sunday Feb 2 in the Upper Burnt area that is presumed to involve a snowmobiler. Preliminary information indicates that avalanche was a size 2.5 on a southeast aspect at 1600 m with a fracture line depth of 130 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"On Thursday a few small (size 1) slab and loose dry avalanches were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97l0o","text":"On Wednesday several small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by explosives and skiers. Several small (size 1) and one large (size 2) loose dry avalanche were reported in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fb6r","text":"On Tuesday a few small wind slab avalanches (size 1) were observed in isolated lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27sgu","text":"There was also a report of two size 3-3.5 naturally triggered deep persistent avalanches on a northwest aspect at 2600m. These would have run during or just after the storm on the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mvpi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"Explosives control in the central part of the region on Thursday successfully targeted several cornices and wind slabs with a mix of small and large results (size 1-2.5). A couple of remotely triggered cornice falls were observed during the work, as well as one recent natural cornice fall that triggered a slab on the reloaded bed surface of a previous deep persistent slab avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boohj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4aofh","text":"Since the weekend storm, there were several reports of failing cornices and small wind slabs. See this MIN report for a helpful illustration. Explosive control also released several large avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on a variety of aspects above 2200 m. This activity is a good reminder that this layer remains a problem in the region. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":438,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9458f549-a014-4325-8255-8bc45bf4bd8e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1b41r","text":"Thursday's reports showed a few small (size 1) wind slabs triggered with ski cutting and skier traffic on steeper rolls and ridgetop features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"du9ml","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9k0su","text":"Reports from Wednesday included observations of numerous storm slabs triggering with ski cutting, primarily highlighting the north of the region. At 10-20 cm deep, these releases matched the depth of our most recent snowfall, but were also observed entraining snow to the depth of the crust buried up to 30 cm deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7pmt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f510p","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been a handful of very large (size 3-4) avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on slopes above 2000 m. Although the likelihood is low, large wind slab avalanches or large cornice fall may have the potential to step down to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":282,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"Early reports from Saturday indicate widespread natural storm slab avalanches to size 2 that released during the storm. Storm slabs were reportedly quite touchy Saturday morning, likley running on the old crust. Strong northeast wind is moving snow into wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d19p3","text":"Fragile cornices and one large cornice fall have been reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1b41r","text":"Thursday and Friday's reports showed loose dry size 1-1.5 avalanches running naturally from steep slopes facing the sun and a few small (size 1) wind slabs triggered with ski cutting and skier traffic on steeper rolls and ridgetop features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7pmt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f510p","text":"With continuous stormy weather over the past week, there have been a handful of very large (size 3-4) avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on slopes above 2000 m. Although the likelihood is low, large wind slab avalanches or large cornice fall may have the potential to step down to these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":282,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"Explosives control in the central part of the region on Thursday and Friday successfully targeted several cornices and wind slabs with a mix of small and large results (size 1-2.5). A couple of remotely triggered cornice falls were observed during the work, as well as one recent natural cornice fall that triggered a slab on the reloaded bed surface of a previous deep persistent slab avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boohj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4aofh","text":"There have been several reports through the last week of failing cornices and small wind slabs. See this MIN report for a helpful illustration. Explosive control also released several large avalanches breaking on deeply buried weak layers on a variety of aspects above 2200 m. This activity is a good reminder that this layer remains a problem in the region. Easier-to-trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice fall may have the potential to step-down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":440,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9458f549-a014-4325-8255-8bc45bf4bd8e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5lh16","text":"We got a great observation from the Shames backcountry Saturday of some natural avalanches, more details here.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4mofp","text":"On Friday in the Terrace area near Shames control work produced storm slab avalanches to size 2 on east facing slopes between 1100 and 1200 m.  Widespread natural wind slabs to size 2 were also observed in the region. It's also worth noting that glide slabs continue to release randomly, a size 2.5 natural glide slab avalanche was reported from an east facing feature at 700 m near the Basalt Creek Rest Area east of Prince Rupert.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4g4v8","text":"Stormy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in a natural cycle of size 2 storm slab avalanches, especially on north and east facing slopes that were wind loaded. Some smaller (size 1) slabs were also triggered by riders in similar terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8rbcc","text":"Glide cracks have reportedly been opening and releasing glide slab avalanches. Avoid slopes with glide cracks, as they are unpredictable.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/bd6bc657-bb4e-44fd-972a-ecac74915788"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"Reports from Wednesday through Friday include several skier and rider triggered as explosives controlled storm slab and wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jcei","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a04qj","text":"Over the past week, there have been a handful of notable natural avalanches breaking on more deeply buried weak layers. These were very large (size 3-4) avalanches releasing on slopes above 2200 m in the southeastern part of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e5qu1","text":"On Friday some touchy wind slabs were observed, check out the details here.  Isolated wind slabs and dry loose avalanches to size two were also reported on northerly aspects.  A few natural very large (size 3) avalanches were observed in alpine features in the central portion of the region over the last few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fakqi","text":"Some very large persistent avalanches have been reported over the past week. A size 3 avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler in the Seaton area on Monday (northeast slope at 1800 m) and a size 3.5 avalanche was remotely triggered by a large snow machine near Kispiox on Saturday (southeast slope at 1700 m). Then on Wednesday, several size 2-3 avalanches were naturally triggered due to strong wind and mild temperatures. These avalanches have ran on both buried surface hoar layers and crust/facets at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ar0g","text":"Some smaller (size 1) wind slabs were also triggered by riders on Wednesday.","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/4aa72ce7-39cd-4d23-9f69-02f93c1c0392"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f6pun","text":"Loose dry avalanches to size 1 were observed Thursday/Friday from extreme terrain, but aside from that, no significant avalanche activity has been reported since last weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hope","text":"There may have been some new storm slab/loose dry avalanche activity on Saturday, but that activity is expected to be on the smaller side and we have not received any reports yet.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vahq","text":"A natural avalanche cycle during last weekend's storm included some large (size 2.5) deep persistent slab avalanches in the Elk Valley (see photos in this MIN report) that appear similar to avalanches in that area in mid-January, which suggests the deep persistent slab problem will continue to resurface during stormy periods.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":155,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"On Friday a few large (size 2) slab avalanches were triggered with explosives, one released naturally. Explosive control on cornices was successful and resulted in large (size 2-2.5) avalanches. Several small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6rn3m","text":"On Thursday a few small (size 1) slab and loose dry avalanches were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97l0o","text":"On Wednesday several small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by explosives and skiers. Several small (size 1) and one large (size 2) loose dry avalanche were reported in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27sgu","text":"There was also a report of two size 3-3.5 naturally triggered deep persistent avalanches on a northwest aspect at 2600m. These would have run during or just after the storm on the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mvpi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"Reports of new avalanche activity Wednesday through Friday were limited to small (size 1-1.5) skier or rider triggered wind slabs along steep ridgetop features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jkvu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"523gh","text":"Reports from Wednesday included three very large (size 3) persistent slab avalanches in the southeastern part of the region, not far from Allan Creek. These avalanches failed naturally on the 150 cm-deep late December surface hoar described in our snowpack summary. They occurred on north and east aspects at around 2300 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dh6b8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"67d09","text":"One cornice fall was witnessed today around noon. It triggered a sz2 loose dry snow avalanche that traveled quite far. It didn't initiate a slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dkms6","text":"A small skier triggered slab avalanche was reported on Saturday (see this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":74,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"au21l","text":"No new avalanches were observed on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vtr8","text":"A few small (size 1) avalanches were triggered by skiers on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d3143d73-92ff-4962-95db-d035c04e6877"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4e5gj","text":"A few skier and naturally triggered avalanches of size 1 and size 2 were reported on Saturday. Some of these avalanches released on the crust underneath the recent storm snow (see this MIN report). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":185,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3ku41","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Thursday and Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4g7ht","text":"The deep persistent slab avalanche activity observed in the beginning of February in the northern portion of the region seems to have tapered off. Although the likelihood of triggering has reduced there is still concern for deep releases in that part of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a27b0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a87934c8-072b-4b99-8a2f-de61ccf42f2a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"Reports from Saturday show numerous loose dry avalanche size 1-1.5 running in steep terrain in the alpine and at tree line. There were also a few skier and rider triggered storm and wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dffti","text":"Reports from Wednesday through Friday include several skier and rider triggered as explosives controlled storm slab and wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jcei","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"There was a report of a remotely triggered (from a distance) size 2.5 deep persistent slab avalanche. It was 130 cm deep and triggered  in a shallow area at 2300 m on a east aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90oir","text":"Reports of new avalanche activity Wednesday through Friday were limited to small (size 1-1.5) skier or rider triggered wind slabs along steep ridgetop features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jkvu","text":"Reports from Wednesday included three very large (size 3) persistent slab avalanches in the southeastern part of the region, not far from Allan Creek. These avalanches failed naturally on the 150 cm-deep late December surface hoar described in our snowpack summary. They occurred on north and east aspects at around 2300 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dh6b8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4pkti","text":"Several small (size 1) and a few large (size 2-3) natural slab avalanches were reported on Saturday. Several small wind slab avalanches were triggered by skiers (see one in this MIN report). Explosive work on cornices resulted in a few large (size 2) avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":178,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"98vov","text":"On Friday a few large (size 2) slab avalanches were triggered with explosives, one released naturally. Explosive control on cornices was successful and resulted in large (size 2-2.5) avalanches. Several small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6rn3m","text":"On Thursday a few small (size 1) slab and loose dry avalanches were reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4a7dc4cd-020a-4e8c-bc3b-5f54692084b2"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f6pun","text":"Over the weekend numerous natural and human triggered avalanches to size 1.5 were observed, there is a great MIN that serves as an example of this kind of activity here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5hope","text":"A natural avalanche cycle during the first weekend in February included some large (size 2.5) deep persistent slab avalanches in the Elk Valley (see photos in this MIN report) that appear similar to avalanches in that area in mid-January, which suggests the deep persistent slab problem may resurface during stormy periods.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/921ce4f6-97d5-4d04-a49b-a6bd83b15e1e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/083c5f34-e4d5-430e-a10d-82b735b4bc8a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5lh16","text":"We got an observation from the Shames backcountry Saturday of some natural avalanches, more details here.  There have been a few observations of natural cornice failures in the last few days, some are not having any result when they impact slopes below, others are producing small wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4mofp","text":"On Friday in the Terrace area near Shames control work produced storm slab avalanches to size 2 on east facing slopes between 1100 and 1200 m.  Widespread natural wind slabs to size 2 were also observed in the region. It's also worth noting that glide slabs continue to release randomly, a size 2.5 natural glide slab avalanche was reported from an east facing feature at 700 m near the Basalt Creek Rest Area east of Prince Rupert.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4g4v8","text":"Stormy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in a natural cycle of size 2 storm slab avalanches, especially on north and east facing slopes that were wind loaded. Some smaller (size 1) slabs were also triggered by riders in similar terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8rbcc","text":"Glide cracks have reportedly been opening and releasing glide slab avalanches. Avoid slopes with glide cracks, as they are unpredictable.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/bd6bc657-bb4e-44fd-972a-ecac74915788"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"76dfi","text":"After the storm on Saturday numerous small (size 1) and a few large (size 2) avalanches were triggered with explosives and several small avalanches were triggered by skiers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4jtrv","text":"On Friday a few small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers in lee terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cdkj","text":"On Thursday a few large (size 2-2.5) slab avalanches released naturally during the night. One large (size 3) slab avalanche was triggered by explosives in the west of the region. Several small (size 1-1.5) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers mainly on south and east aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"On Saturday there was a report of remotely triggered (from a distance) wind slab avalanche size 2.5 avalanche at 2350 m on a southeast aspect. The details can be seen in this MIN post. There were also reports of numerous loose dry avalanches running in steep terrain size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":175,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e9u2r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"el4at","text":"Explosives control in the central part of the region on Thursday and Friday successfully targeted several cornices and wind slabs with a mix of small and large results (size 1-2.5). A couple of remotely triggered cornice falls were observed during the work, as well as one recent natural cornice fall that triggered a slab on the reloaded bed surface of a previous deep persistent slab avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boohj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4aofh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9101bcb9-deea-4ae6-8c49-83b29d98695b"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"On Sunday no new natural avalanches were reported but smaller wind slab avalanches to size 1.5 were human triggered on northeast facing features around 1900 m with an average depth of 25 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctu92","text":"On Saturday storm slab avalanches to size 2 were widespread. They ran naturally and were intentionally triggered by avalanche control work on all aspects.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d19p3","text":"Fragile cornices and one large cornice fall have been reported over the past 10 days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dvqtq","text":"There were no slab avalanches reported in this region between Feb 6 and Feb 10.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"88ll8","text":"I expect storm slab avalanches will rapidly develop on Tuesday and remain sensitive to human triggering through this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8kgil","text":"We are aware of an avalanche that occurred Sunday Feb 2 in the Upper Burnt area that is presumed to involve a snowmobiler. Preliminary information indicates that avalanche was a size 2.5 on a southeast aspect at 1600 m with a fracture line depth of 130 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8knju","text":"A very large (size 3.5) avalanche was observed on Sunday (although is most likely to have occurred on Saturday) near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2t2e2","text":"Other observations on Sunday were limited to small wind slabs on north and east aspect slopes in alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"88uhp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"76dfi","text":"After the storm on Saturday and Sunday numerous small (size 1) and a few large (size 2) avalanches were triggered with explosives and several small avalanches were triggered by skiers, this MIN from Sunday is a good example of the reported activity. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4jtrv","text":"On Friday a few small (size 1) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers in lee terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cdkj","text":"On Thursday a few large (size 2-2.5) slab avalanches released naturally during the night. One large (size 3) slab avalanche was triggered by explosives in the west of the region. Several small (size 1-1.5) slab avalanches were triggered by skiers mainly on south and east aspects. ","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/7cb9d334-c4d8-4053-bef0-7906731e0bab"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5lh16","text":"Over the weekend wind slabs were widespread to size 2 with an average depth of 30 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"add","text":"We got an observation from the Shames backcountry Saturday of some natural avalanches, more details here.  There have been a few observations of natural cornice failures in the last few days, some are not having any result when they impact slopes below, others are producing small wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7laib","text":"We recently received a report of a very large (size 3.5) persistent slab avalanche that likley ran on February 5th. It ran naturally on a north/northwest facing feature at 1850 m, this avalanche failed on the January facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4mofp","text":"It's also worth noting that glide slabs continue to release randomly, a size 2.5 natural glide slab avalanche was reported from an east facing feature at 700 m near the Basalt Creek Rest Area east of Prince Rupert On Friday February 7th. Glide cracks have reportedly been opening and releasing glide slab avalanches. Avoid slopes with glide cracks, as they are unpredictable.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":294,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/bd6bc657-bb4e-44fd-972a-ecac74915788"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#a-glide-slab-is-a-cohesive-slab-of-snow-often-consisting"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8vo1g","text":"A natural size 2 wind slab avalanches was reported on a north aspect at 2000 m. A cornice-triggered wind slab was also noted on an east aspect at similar elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jdq0","text":"In the neighbouring Sea to Sky region, a very large (size 3.5) avalanche occurred on Saturday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain, particularly in areas where deep instabilities remain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"Sunday's reports showed a few windslab avalanches running to size 1.5 in alpine terrain from a variety of aspects. There was also a report of a natural failure on a northerly aspect at 2500 m in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ldco","text":"On Saturday there was a report of remotely triggered (from a distance) wind slab avalanche size 2.5 avalanche at 2350 m on a southeast aspect. The details can be seen in this MIN post. There were also reports of numerous loose dry avalanches running in steep terrain size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":175,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e9u2r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4aofh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9101bcb9-deea-4ae6-8c49-83b29d98695b"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"On Monday there were reports from the central part of the region of two explosives triggered deep persistent avalanches size 2.5 and 3 running on north aspects in the alpine. One of these ran on facets sitting glacial ice.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d628h","text":"Sunday and Monday's reports also showed a few windslab avalanches running to size 1.5 in alpine terrain from a variety of aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ldco","text":"On Saturday there was a report of remotely triggered (from a distance) wind slab avalanche size 2.5 avalanche at 2350 m on a southeast aspect in the north of the region. The details can be seen in this MIN post. There were also reports of numerous loose dry avalanches running in steep terrain size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":202,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e9u2r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4aofh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9101bcb9-deea-4ae6-8c49-83b29d98695b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"On Monday there were reports of wind slabs and cornices running naturally size 1.5 to 2 on south east and north aspects in the alpine. There was also a report of a skier triggered size 2 wind slab on a southeast aspect at 2300 m. This was described as an old wind slab which was obscured by 20 cm of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b0346","text":"Reports from Saturday, Sunday show numerous loose dry avalanche size 1-1.5 running in steep terrain in the alpine and at tree line as well as several natural and skier/rider triggered wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5 on a variety of aspects at treeline and in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"On Monday control work produced a cornice failure from a northeast facing ridge, a couple of size 2 wind slabs on a northwest facing feature at 2000 m and small stubborn wind slabs to size 1.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cub3s","text":"On Sunday no new natural avalanches were reported but smaller wind slab avalanches to size 1.5 were human triggered on northeast facing features around 1900 m with an average depth of 25 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctu92","text":"On Saturday storm slab avalanches to size 2 were widespread. They ran naturally and were intentionally triggered by avalanche control work on all aspects.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d19p3","text":"Fragile cornices and one large cornice fall have been reported over the past 10 days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8vo1g","text":"A natural size 2 wind slab avalanches was reported on a north aspect at 2000 m on Sunday. A cornice-triggered wind slab was also noted on an east aspect at similar elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jdq0","text":"In the neighbouring Sea to Sky region, a very large (size 3.5) avalanche occurred on Saturday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain, particularly in areas where deep instabilities remain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1b41r","text":"Reports from Saturday, Sunday and Monday show numerous loose dry avalanche size 1-1.5 running in steep terrain in the alpine and at tree line. There were also a few skier and rider along with naturally triggered storm and wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5 on a variety of aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7pmt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"On Monday there were two reports of cornices failing naturally and triggering wind or storm slabs on slopes below to size 2.5 in the alpine on east and southeast aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr51u","text":"Reports of new avalanche activity on Sunday were of skier or rider triggered wind slabs to size 1 and 1.5 in the alpine and at tree line.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1l0rs","text":"There was a report of a remotely triggered (from a distance) size 2.5 deep persistent slab avalanche on Saturday. It was 130 cm deep and triggered  in a shallow area at 2300 m on an east aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90oir","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jkvu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1mp3h","text":"Isolated small sluffs in very steep Alpine terrain due to the strong winds. In addition, 2 new slab avalanches were noted today.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hp","text":"1. On a NE aspect at 2400m a naturally triggered shallow wind slab ran for approximately 80m before stepping down to the basal layers. This resulted in a size 2.0 full-depth avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4onja","text":"2. In very steep Alpine terrain on an E aspect a size 1.5 naturally triggered wind slab was observed on the Goat Range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8knju","text":"A skier triggered a small wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect at around 2250 m on Monday. In addition, a skier triggered a size 2 cornice from a ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8mh6u","text":"A very large (size 3.5) avalanche was observed on Sunday (although is most likely to have occurred on Saturday) near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"88uhp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2rd5h","text":"Since the highway has been closed for avalanche control almost since the last forecast, it is not known whether avalanches occurred in the White Pass area during Monday's storm. While the paths above the highway south of Carcross have a modified snowpack due to avalanche control, significant natural and explosive controlled activity here gives a clue as to what likely happened closer to the Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f4skn","text":"With relatively light amounts of new snow but ongoing winds, I anticipate human-triggered wind slab avalanches to be of concern throughout the forecast period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"On Monday and Tuesday there were reports of several wind slabs, storm slabs and cornices running naturally size 1.5 to 2 on south, east and north aspects in the alpine. On Tuesday there were a few thin size 1-1.5 skier rider triggered avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7171q","text":"On Monday there was also a report of a skier triggered size 2 wind slab on a southeast aspect at 2300 m. This was described as an old wind slab which was obscured by 20 cm of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b0346","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"New avalanche observations from Tuesday were limited to a few small (size 1) wind slabs able to be skier triggered in crossloaded gully features. Observations into the alpine were limited by poor visibility.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ej9lf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et85v","text":"On Monday control work produced a cornice failure from a northeast facing ridge, a couple of size 2 wind slabs on a northwest facing feature at 2000 m and small stubborn wind slabs to size 1.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l78","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cub3s","text":"On Sunday no new natural avalanches were reported but smaller wind slab avalanches to size 1.5 were human triggered on northeast facing features around 1900 m with an average depth of 25 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5es0k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctu92","text":"On Saturday storm slab avalanches to size 2 were widespread. They ran naturally and were intentionally triggered by avalanche control work on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bt0r6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d19p3","text":"Fragile cornices and one large cornice fall have been reported over the past 10 days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/17a448e6-7cbe-4ddd-9b93-6995e3f07595"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1b41r","text":"On Tuesday there were reports of several wind and storm slabs running naturally size 1, 1.5 and 2 on south, east and north aspects in the alpine. There were also a few skier/rider triggered size 1 and 1.5 thin storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9brmc","text":"Reports from Saturday, Sunday and Monday show numerous loose dry avalanche size 1-1.5 running in steep terrain in the alpine and at tree line. There were also a few skier and rider along with naturally triggered storm and wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5 on a variety of aspects in the alpine and at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7pmt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"On Tuesday there were reports of a few size 1 skier/rider triggered wind slab avalanches at treeline. In the north of the region there were reports of several natural size 2 storm slab avalanches 20-30 cm deep on all aspects in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2008i","text":"On Monday there were two reports of cornices failing naturally and triggering wind or storm slabs on slopes below to size 2.5 in the alpine on east and southeast aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr51u","text":"There was a report of a remotely triggered (from a distance) size 2.5 deep persistent slab avalanche on Saturday. It was 130 cm deep and triggered  in a shallow area at 2300 m on an east aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90oir","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1jkvu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5h6g5","text":"A few natural loose wet size 1 avalanches were observed on steep solar aspects Wednesday. Natural wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were observed on steep, north to east facing alpine terrain on Tuesday. A few skier triggered avalanches; wind slab size 1 and a cornice size 2 were reported on Monday and Tuesday. Most were triggered on north to east aspects in the alpine, but one slid on the rain crust on a south aspect at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vo9","text":"A very large (size 3.5) avalanche was observed on Sunday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a9e36","text":"Natural wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were observed on steep, north to east facing alpine terrain on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2k0f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpvl7","text":"On Wednesday, two cases of wind slab avalanches stepping down to deep persistent layers were reported: one was skier triggered from a thin spot in an aggressive north facing alpine feature (link to MIN report), the other a natural size 2.5 on a convex southeast aspect in an open area around treeline. In the neighbouring Sea to Sky region, a very large (size 3.5) avalanche occurred on Sunday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. These avalanches are suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. These events demonstrate the ongoing need for caution in aggressive terrain, particularly in areas where deep instabilities remain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e0dfd09b-c5eb-4030-a263-d88ae595152b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"Preliminary reports suggest more natural wind slab avalanches occurred on Thursday. On Wednesday natural wind slab avalanches (size 1-2) were reported on all aspects, several of which were triggered by falling cornices. On Tuesday there were reports of a few size 1 skier/rider triggered wind slab avalanches at treeline. There was a report of a remotely triggered (from a distance) size 2.5 deep persistent slab avalanche on Saturday. It was 130 cm deep and triggered  in a shallow area at 2300 m on an east aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5h6g5","text":"A few natural loose wet size 1 avalanches were observed on steep solar aspects Wednesday. Natural wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were observed on steep, north to east facing alpine terrain on Tuesday. A few skier triggered avalanches; wind slab size 1 and a cornice size 2 were reported on Monday and Tuesday. Most were triggered on north to east aspects in the alpine, but one slid on the rain crust on a south aspect at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vo9","text":"A very large (size 3.5) avalanche was observed on Sunday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5lh16","text":"Reports from Tuesday and Wednesday included a few observations of small (size 1) new wind slabs reacting to skier traffic as well as failing naturally on steeper north aspects. On Tuesday many loose wet avalanches up to size 2 (large) were observed running naturally on steep, sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"54pap","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mu17","text":"Over the weekend wind slabs were widespread to size 2 (large) with an average depth of 30 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evt9a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"add","text":"Natural cornice failures have featured regularly in reports from the last week, with some cornices failing to produce avalanches when they impact slopes below, and others producing small wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8odt0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4mofp","text":"It's also worth noting that glide slabs continue to release sporadically at lower elevations. A new size 2 glide slab was observed on Wednesday and a size 2.5 natural glide slab avalanche was reported near the Basalt Creek Rest Area east of Prince Rupert on February 7th. It's always a good idea to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":317,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#glide-crack"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"On Wednesday numerous size 1-2 wind slab avalanches ran naturally on a variety of aspects and several small (size 1) slabs were human triggered on steep north and east facing slopes. A similar pattern of wind slab avalanches has been observed over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b0346","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"New avalanche observations from Tuesday were limited to a few small (size 1) wind slabs able to be skier triggered in crossloaded gully features. Observations into the alpine were limited by poor visibility. Wednesday's reports showed a transition to small dry loose releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ej9lf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et85v","text":"On Monday control work produced a cornice failure from a northeast facing ridge, a couple of size 2 wind slabs on a northwest facing feature at 2000 m and small stubborn wind slabs to size 1.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5es0k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctu92","text":"Last Saturday storm slab avalanches to size 2 were widespread as a result of more active weather. They ran naturally and were intentionally triggered by avalanche control work on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"77aem","text":"We did see some wind induced activity today. Little Tent ridge had soft slabs fail on east aspects. They were sz1.5, started in the alpine and ran to mid track.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a4e6s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc47o","text":"There was also a sz2.5 on Old Goat Mountain that started with a small cornice failure. The resulting windslab pulled a larger pocket to ground. It was a south aspect, on a high, unsupported alpine slope. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"A few small (size 1) wind slabs have been human triggered at treeline and alpine elevations over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"98inb","text":"On Monday there were reports from the central part of the region of two explosives triggered deep persistent avalanches size 2.5 and 3 running on north aspects in the alpine. One of these ran on facets sitting glacial ice.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4aofh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"76dfi","text":"Explosive work Wednesday produced size 1.5-2 wind slab and cornice avalanches. Several small (size 1) natural and skier-triggered wind slab avalanches have been reported on east/northeast aspects in the alpine over the past few days. At least one of these occurred near treeline and was reported to have slid on a crust buried around 20 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"Avalanche activity over the past week has primarily been wind slab avalanches. This includes size 1.5-2 naturally-triggered avalanches on a variety of aspects and size 1-1.5 human-triggered avalanches on primarily north aspects. New snow has likely refreshed the wind slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpuk2","text":"An isolated large (size 2.5) deep persistent slab avalanche was reported last Saturday. It was 130 cm thick and was remotely triggered (from a distance) in a shallow area on an east aspect at 2300 m. A decreasing trend in the number of persistent slab avalanches over the past few weeks suggests these large avalanches are unlikely to trigger under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"76dfi","text":"Explosive work Wednesday produced size 1.5-2 wind slab and cornice avalanches. Several small (size 1) natural and skier-triggered wind slab avalanches have been reported on east/northeast aspects in the alpine over the past few days. At least one of these occurred near treeline and was reported to have slid on a crust buried around 20 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1b41r","text":"Preliminary reports from Friday suggest size 1-2 wind slab and storm slab avalanches occurred naturally in alpine terrain. Smaller (size 1) human triggered slabs were also reported on steep terrain features. Similar avalanche activity was reported on Thursday (see this MIN report for an example of a small human triggered slab). With more snow in the forecast expect wind slabs to continue to be reactive at upper elevations and watch for slab development in steep terrain at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":270,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c7b48819-814c-4c16-b9b6-adc7fa65dd20"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ephnm","text":"Preliminary reports from Friday suggest size 1-2 wind slab, storm slab, and dry loose avalanches occurred naturally and some smaller (size 1) human triggered slabs were also reported on steep terrain features. Similar avalanche activity was reported on Thursday. With more wind and snow in the forecast expect wind slabs to continue to be reactive at upper elevations and watch for slab development in steep terrain at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b0346","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5grhn","text":"Throughout the storm there has been a widespread natural avalanche cycle to size 2 within the storm snow. Continued snow and wind are expected to continue to fuel this avalanche cycle.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5h6g5","text":"On Thursday, large cornices were reactive to explosives and skiers, and one failed naturally. Explosives triggered wind slab avalanches to size 1.5, which failed over a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e22ch","text":"On Wednesday, a few natural loose wet size 1 avalanches were observed on steep solar aspects. Natural wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were observed on steep, north to east facing alpine terrain on Tuesday. A few skier triggered avalanches; wind slab size 1 and a cornice size 2 were reported on Monday and Tuesday. Most were triggered on north to east aspects in the alpine, but one slid on the rain crust on a south aspect at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vo9","text":"A very large (size 3.5) avalanche was observed on Sunday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. It is suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. This very large event demonstrates the ongoing need for caution in aggressive alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"66i8d","text":"Surprisingly little avalanche activity was noted following the storm from the start of this week, except for the paths above the highway south of Carcross.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e7lvd","text":"Triggering an avalanche is getting hard under the current conditions, but the most likely terrain where one could be is wind-affected slopes in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5pvkq","text":"A small skier triggered slab avalanche on the rain crust was reported a week ago on Saturday (see this MIN report). The bond at this interface appears to be strengthening over time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d3143d73-92ff-4962-95db-d035c04e6877"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"amd2a","text":"A few natural size 2 avalanches were reported on east facing wind-loaded slopes on Friday. A few small (size 1) wind slabs have been human triggered at treeline and alpine elevations over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"98inb","text":"A large avalanche was reported at Quartz Creek on Wednesday. The avalanche was triggered by a snowmobile on a convex roll at treeline. The crown of the avalanche was 150 cm thick, but it is uncertain whether the avalanche was a thick wind slab or ran on a persistent weak layer. More details and photos here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":303,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6k6ig","text":"On Monday, two deep persistent avalanches (size 2.5 and 3) were triggered with explosives in the central part of the region, both running on north aspects in the alpine. These isolated large avalanches highlight the the importance of careful snowpack and terrain evaluation in the Purcells.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7be22ea8-3d46-4ebf-a539-5e9add53eb8f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a9e36","text":"Natural wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were observed on steep, north to east facing alpine terrain on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpvl7","text":"On Wednesday, two cases of wind slab avalanches stepping down to deep persistent layers were reported: one was skier triggered from a thin spot in an aggressive north facing alpine feature (link to MIN report), the other a natural size 2.5 on a convex southeast aspect in an open area around treeline. In the neighbouring Sea to Sky region, a very large (size 3.5) avalanche occurred on Sunday near Whistler on a steep north face at 2400 m. These avalanches are suspected to have failed on a layer of facets on a crust from late November. These events demonstrate the ongoing need for caution in aggressive terrain, particularly in areas where deep instabilities remain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e0dfd09b-c5eb-4030-a263-d88ae595152b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"Slightly enhanced snowfall over Thursday night brought more active avalanche conditions to the region on Friday. Initial reports show several natural and explosives triggerd storm slabs reached size 2, with crown fracture depths of 20-40 cm, showing some evidence of wind loading. Northeast aspects above 1900 metres featured most prominently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1km7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ecoeb","text":"New avalanche observations from Tuesday were limited to a few small (size 1) wind slabs able to be skier triggered in crossloaded gully features. Observations into the alpine were limited by poor visibility. Wednesday's reports showed a transition to small dry loose releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"bl0ln","text":"Slightly enhanced snowfall over Thursday night brought more active avalanche conditions to the region on Friday. Reports showed several natural and explosives triggerd storm slabs reached size 2, with crown fracture depths of 20-40 cm, showing some evidence of wind loading. Northeast aspects above 1900 metres featured most prominently. Several natural cornice falls were another stand-out feature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1km7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ecoeb","text":"New avalanche observations from Tuesday were limited to a few small (size 1) wind slabs able to be skier triggered in crossloaded gully features. Observations into the alpine were limited by poor visibility. Wednesday's reports showed a transition to small dry loose releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9q2mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3qms9","text":"Looking forward, another night of snowfall","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"40qad","text":"Steady snowfall and wind over the past week has resulted in storm slab and wind slab avalanches. On Friday, a natural cycle of size 1-2 avalanches occurred, primarily in wind affected terrain. Several small (size 1) human triggered slabs were also reported, and one large (size 2.5) wind slab was triggered by a skier on a northeast aspect at 2000 m. This MIN report from the neighbouring Clemina area has a good photo of a recent snowmobile triggered wind slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":431,"length":30,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b2seb","text":"One isolated deep persistent slab avalanche (size 2.5) was reported last weekend. It was 130 cm thick and remotely triggered (from a distance) in a shallow area on an east aspect at 2300 m. A decreasing trend in the number of persistent slab avalanches over the past few weeks suggests these large avalanches are unlikely to trigger under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/67a40ff0-4c32-45ef-a360-488b865df8a5"}}}}