{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Explosive control work targeting cornices on Friday produced results up to size 2. On Wednesday, there were reports of a natural storm slab avalanche cycle up to size 3. There were also several that stepped down to deeper weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches. Check out this MIN describing a large cornice-triggered avalanche in the Blackcomb sidecountry on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":312,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4ulk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah1sp","text":"Last Saturday, a large (size 3) avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on Cowboy Ridge near Whistler. The avalanche occurred on a north to northwest aspect at around 1900 m. The crown ranged reached up to 200 cm and was approximately 200 m wide. Check out this MIN for photos and more information. A similar avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on a nearby westerly slope a few days before; check out this MIN for more info and photos.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":260,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":411,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"4e0rp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/6fd03773-28b6-4b0d-a8fb-28c4abcf5a7a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/883b74df-1296-4109-8c6c-33a17fd765ba"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/94aaad63-532e-4a6e-bffa-7e29552de104"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boe1v","text":"Our field team took a quick look around Saturday while the road was closed. They found evidence of a natural avalanche cycle to size 1.5 with crowns up to 30 cm in depth. Interestingly, this kind of activity was found in upper treeline and alpine terrain. More details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":256,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4gri9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ms3q","text":"The avalanches that impacted the highway Friday night were reported as four size 2 avalanches that started high and ran full path. These were likely wind fuelled storm slab avalanches.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nhrk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aeqdo","text":"On Thursday a skier triggered avalanche was reported from the \"Eggnog gully\" which overlooks Tutshi lake to the south.  The soft slab was 50 cm in depth, 10 m across and ran 10 to 15 m down into dense fir trees. The skier was not caught in the avalanche. The avalanche likely ran on surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d9be6b22-a381-44c8-be32-3d66cda4e390"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Over the course of the week following Tuesday's storm, we received a range of reports showing explosives control yielding many size 2 (large) storm slabs that were confined to the depth of new snow, but also of avalanches reaching size 3 in the central part of the region, lending support to the idea that some larger releases may have involved persistent weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mkq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a8j2r","text":"Recent observations from the Quartz Creek area include several skier and rider triggered storm slabs to size 2 (large), particularly reactive on north-facing slopes around treeline. This is good evidence of a reactive layer of preserved surface hoar beneath our storm snow. Check out these MIN reports from the Quartz zone on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":311,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cuppb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"39dt3","text":"Looking forward to Sunday, it's worth continuing to give recent wind slabs a wide berth as you approach wind affected terrain, and to remain suspicious of steeper sheltered slopes where new snow may have slabbed up over the above-mentioned layer of surface hoar. Using small test slopes to investigate the bond of new snow is a good plan, but be cautious about extending your observations to more committing terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1elb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d5e1387c-4ed2-40be-99cb-d43b836c0ec9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9cueh","text":"Wind slabs will continue to be reactive as winds redistribute loose snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rvrk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc9j","text":"A natural avalanche cycle occurred Thursday into Friday with storm and wind slab avalanches to size 2, with poor visibility likely limiting alpine observations. The strong winds reached below treelline elevations - reports of numerous wind slab avalanches observed in steep terrain with crowns 20-30 cm deep and up to 150 m wide.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fnfa7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fokj1","text":"On Tuesday, a previous avalanche cycle occurred in the south of the region as slab avalanches up to size 2 failed naturally in wind loaded terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2iars","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21abh","text":"Explosives triggered a few size 2 persistent slab avalanches reported near the southern boundary of the region on Sunday. And last Saturday, explosive control work near Ningunsaw (just outside the region) produced several wind slabs to size 2.5 and one size 3 deep persistent slab failing on weak facets near the base of the snowpack. As we continue to track this persistent weak layer, these are a reminder of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A couple of natural avalanches since the storm are suspected to have run on the surface hoar 20-40 cm down, including a size 2.5 storm slab out of a northwest facing gulley feature around 2000 m near Nelson.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886gr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25j0r","text":"On Wednesday, a widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 2.5 was reported. A recent MIN report observed from Rossland shows a size 3 natural persistent slab avalanche that occurred during or post-storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":89,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ekm04","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aen04","text":"Last week, a naturally-triggered size 3 deep persistent slab avalanche released on a southeast aspect at 2200 m in the Rossland range. The avalanche likely failed on the weak layers described in the snowpack summary and scrubbed to the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/111f5885-061c-4e7f-9d8e-f79d8d2df6bb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nm7e","text":"On Friday our field team found stiff and heavily wind affected snow in the Renshaw. They spotted one size 2 wind slab that had released out of a NW facing chute, more details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7m9qb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7c4n6","text":"Last week control work produced storm slab avalanches to size 2.5 in steep rocky terrain in the far south of the region. Near McBride, storm slab avalanches to size 2 were observed in north and northwest facing alpine terrain.  Loose dry activity in the new snow was also reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f99a8099-57d5-4385-9a0f-cf4bd80fca58"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Natural cornice falls up to size 2 have been observed recently. Explosive control work on Friday produced wind slab avalanches up to size 2. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1chq4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0s99","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle size 2-3 occurred throughout the region on Wednesday. Avalanche character was predominantly storm slab in the snowy north of the region and wet loose or glide slab in the rainy south. Northwest of Pemberton, several stepped down to buried weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"There was one explosives triggered size 2.5 wind slab avalanche, and one natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche reported in the region on Thursday. These were both reported on southeast aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4hulr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bs15","text":"There was also a size 3 persistent slab avalanche reported on an east aspect at 2400 m in the neighboring Waterton National Park region on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"240c6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgdn","text":"There were several natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 reported in the region on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh1qo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c14is","text":"A natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on a large south-facing alpine slope in the Crowsnest Pass area last Thursday.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mloi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmqa1","text":"These recent avalanches are a prime example of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45l7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l2mq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A couple of natural avalanches since last week's storm are suspected to have run on the surface hoar 20-40 cm down, including a size 2.5 storm slab out of a northwest facing gulley feature around 2000 m near Nelson.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886gr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25j0r","text":"Last week, a widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 2.5 was reported. A recent MIN report observed from Rossland shows a size 3 natural persistent slab avalanche that occurred during or post-storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ekm04","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aen04","text":"Over a week ago, a naturally-triggered size 3 deep persistent slab avalanche released on a southeast aspect at 2200 m in the Rossland range. The avalanche likely failed on the weak layers described in the snowpack summary and scrubbed to the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/111f5885-061c-4e7f-9d8e-f79d8d2df6bb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Natural cornice falls up to size 2 have been observed recently. Explosive control work on Friday produced wind slab avalanches up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1chq4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0s99","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle size 2-3 occurred throughout the region during a storm last week. Avalanche character was predominantly storm slab in the snowy north of the region and wet loose or glide slab in the rainy south. Northwest of Pemberton, several stepped down to buried weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"78li","text":"Recent snow and wind have added a new wind slab problem, while also adding more load to the Jan 11 buried surface hoar. On Sunday, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported a large (size 2) wind slab releasing naturally in the storm snow on a north aspect. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1t9na","text":"There is uncertainty as to how a weak layer of surface hoar buried Jan 11th will react to the recent snow and wind. In the south of the region, operators were able to initiate small (size 1) avalanches breaking on the surface hoar 30-40 cm with ski cuts. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"55jif","text":"An extensive natural avalanche cycle occurred during last week's storm as up to 70 cm of new snow blanketed the region and was subsequently redistributed by strong winds. Several of these avalanches were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers (see this MIN report from Mt. MacPherson for an example). Avalanches breaking in the recent storm snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":276,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6u8pt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e77a0dbb-bd81-43cd-a879-fd435cf17d32"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"497se","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday, explosives triggered numerous avalanches up to size 2.5, including a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche each day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":35,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihkl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgn4","text":"Overnight Tuesday and during the day Wednesday, a  widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported, one of which was a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":54,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ede3j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tkuk","text":"Over the past week, there have been several natural and persistent slab avalanches between size 2.5-3 reported in the region. These avalanches are continued reminders of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2e46m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62nhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c4i6f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"745u3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Explosive control work targeting cornices on Friday and Saturday produced size 2 results, some triggering deep slabs in the rocky slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1sl30","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"820on","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 occurred throughout the region during a storm last week. Several initiated as storm slab and stepped down to deeper weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ulk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah1sp","text":"Over a week ago now, a large (size 3) avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on Cowboy Ridge near Whistler. The avalanche occurred on a north to northwest aspect at around 1900 m. The crown was up to 200 cm deep and was approximately 200 m wide. Check out this MIN for photos and more information. A similar avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on a nearby westerly slope a few days before; check out this MIN for more info and photos.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":260,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":411,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4e0rp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/883b74df-1296-4109-8c6c-33a17fd765ba"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/94aaad63-532e-4a6e-bffa-7e29552de104"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Recent snow and wind have added a new storm slab problem and obscured a previous wind slab problem, while also adding more load to the Jan 11 buried surface hoar. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvbqm","text":"Observations are still limited, but professional operators reported a small (size 1) avalanche releasing 40 cm deep on the Jan 11th surface hoar layer on Saturday. Observers south of Valemount also reported reactivity on the surface hoar buried down 45 cm. They saw both shooting cracks and slab activity at 1700m on an easterly aspect. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":174,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"15htf","text":"Since field observations in this region are limited, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":29,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":29,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3c7f2fb5-cbbd-44f6-8c8c-c1ef9f20d0da"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"On Thursday, explosives triggered a size 2.5 wind slab avalanche, and one natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche, both occurred on southeast aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4hulr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fr8pf","text":"Additionally on Thursday, a size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on an east aspect at 2400 m in the neighboring Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"240c6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgdn","text":"On Wednesday, were several natural avalanches to size 2.5 were observed and explosives also triggered avalanches up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh1qo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c14is","text":"And just over a week ago (Jan 14), a natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on a large south-facing alpine slope in the Crowsnest Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mloi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmqa1","text":"These recent avalanches are a prime example of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45l7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l2mq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"No new avalanches were reported over the weekend. Recent snow and wind will likely form fresh slabs that may be sensitive to human triggering on Monday. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i4v9","text":"Avalanches breaking in the recent snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches. There is uncertainty as to how a weak layer of surface hoar buried Jan 11th will react to the recent new snow and wind. This MIN report from the Quartz zone on Thursday shows the reactive layer of surface hoar on north-facing slopes near treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":263,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dh8f8","text":"In the aftermath of the storm last Tuesday, we received reports of avalanches reaching size 3 in the central part of the region, lending support to the idea that some larger releases may have involved persistent weak layers. Although avalanche activity on more deeply buried weak layers from early December and November has been isolated, the possibility exists for large triggers to reactivate these deeper instabilities. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1elb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/173e80cc-261f-47c6-a9d4-07cc658400c4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"Recent snow and wind have added a new storm slab problem, while also adding more load to the Jan 11 buried surface hoar. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. On Sunday, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported a large (size 2) wind slab releasing naturally in the storm snow on a north aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv6ii","text":"There is uncertainty as to how a weak layer of surface hoar buried Jan 11th will react to the recent snow and wind. This MIN report from Frisby on Thursday shows the reactive layer of surface hoar in a wind-loaded feature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eumhb","text":"An extensive natural avalanche cycle occurred during last week's storm as up to 70 cm of new snow blanketed the region and was subsequently redistributed by strong winds. Several of these avalanches were thought to have stepped down to deeper layers (see this MIN reports from the Gorge area for an example). Avalanches breaking in the recent storm snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":277,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/06e9e534-04e3-4388-86ae-190f3eae8c07"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8bb3db8f-3391-441d-9f27-29d25fdce5b5"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"On Thursday, explosives triggered a size 2.5 wind slab avalanche, and one natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche, both occurred on southeast aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4hulr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fr8pf","text":"Additionally on Thursday, a size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on an east aspect at 2400 m in the neighboring Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"240c6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgdn","text":"On Wednesday, were several natural avalanches to size 2.5 were observed and explosives also triggered avalanches up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh1qo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c14is","text":"And just over a week ago (Jan 14), a natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on a large south-facing alpine slope in the Crowsnest Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mloi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmqa1","text":"These recent avalanches are a prime example of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45l7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l2mq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"78li","text":"Strong winds on Tuesday are expected to continue to build wind slabs that may be possible to human trigger in leeward features. Over the past 48 hours, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park have reported numerous large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally in the recent snow. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"36ia0","text":" 50-70 cm of snow from the past week has buried a Jan 11th weak of layer of surface hoar. This persistent weak layer is most suspect in sheltered, open slopes at treeline. On Monday, operators in the south of the region reported several small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered avalanches releasing on this weak layer on east and southeast aspects at treeline and below treeline elevations. Avalanches breaking in the recent storm snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":76,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"No recent avalanches have been observed. Strong winds on Tuesday are expected to continue to build wind slabs that may be possible to human trigger. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f032","text":"Avalanches breaking in the recent snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches. This MIN report from the Quartz zone on Thursday shows the reactive layer of Jan 11th surface hoar on north-facing slopes near treeline. There is uncertainty as to how quickly this weak layer will transition to unreactive across the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dh8f8","text":"In the aftermath of the storm last Tuesday, we received reports of avalanches reaching size 3 in the central part of the region, lending support to the idea that some larger releases may have involved more deeply buried persistent weak layers. Although avalanche activity on these layers from early December and November has been isolated, the possibility exists for large triggers to reactivate these deeper instabilities. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1elb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/173e80cc-261f-47c6-a9d4-07cc658400c4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"497se","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday, explosives triggered numerous avalanches up to size 2.5, including a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche each day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":35,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihkl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgn4","text":"Overnight Tuesday and during the day Wednesday, a  widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported, one of which was a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":54,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ede3j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tkuk","text":"Over the past week, there have been several natural and persistent slab avalanches between size 2.5-3 reported in the region. These avalanches are continued reminders of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2e46m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62nhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c4i6f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"745u3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"On Sunday skiers triggered a few small slab and loose avalanches (size 1).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"60l5r","text":"Since last week's storm a few natural avalanches are suspected to have run on the surface hoar 20-40 cm down, including a size 2.5 storm slab out of a northwest facing gully feature around 2000 m near Nelson.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25j0r","text":"Last week, a widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 2.5 was reported. A recent MIN report observed from Rossland shows a size 3 natural persistent slab avalanche that occurred during or post-storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/111f5885-061c-4e7f-9d8e-f79d8d2df6bb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nm7e","text":"On Monday our field team observed some size 2 natural avalanches on a north facing alpine feature east of Crescent Spur. These likely ran over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cafrv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96tq3","text":"On Sunday we received some great observations of avalanches running naturally on a crust in the trees in \"The Farm\" area, more details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bld9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ae2l3","text":"On Friday our field team found stiff and heavily wind affected snow in the Renshaw. They spotted one size 2 wind slab that had released out of a NW facing chute, more details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":17,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4e6640d1-37bb-44d3-96cb-63982d5bc61f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f99a8099-57d5-4385-9a0f-cf4bd80fca58"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"A few small wind slab and wet loose avalanches were reported on Sunday and Monday. Explosive control targeting cornices on Friday and Saturday produced size 2 results, some triggering deep slabs on the rocky slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nsrn","text":"There has been significant deep persistent slab activity this month. During a widespread avalanche cycle last week, several storm slabs stepped down to deeper weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) deep persistent slab avalanches (see these photos from Panorama Ridge). On Jan 9, a large (size 3) avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on Cowboy Ridge near Whistler. The avalanche occurred on a north to northwest aspect at around 1900 m. The crown was up to 200 cm deep and was approximately 200 m wide. See this MIN for photos and more information. A similar avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on a nearby westerly slope a few days before (see this MIN).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":14,"key":0},{"offset":521,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":666,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a435916e-c7f5-49af-acb3-9942cc81cc57"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/883b74df-1296-4109-8c6c-33a17fd765ba"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/94aaad63-532e-4a6e-bffa-7e29552de104"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Over the weekend a few natural wind slab avalanches and cornice falls were reported in the northern parts of the region (up to size 2).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ef8dq","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle size 2-3 occurred throughout the region during a storm last week. Avalanche character was predominantly storm slab in the snowy north of the region and wet loose or glide slab in the rainy south. Northwest of Pemberton, several stepped down to buried weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) persistent slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"78li","text":"Recent strong west winds are expected to have formed wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations that may be possible to human trigger. Over the last few days, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf634","text":"On Monday, several operators in the region reported small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered avalanches releasing on a weak layer of surface hoar on north, east and southeast aspects at treeline and below treeline elevations. These avalanches were breaking 25-45 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Last Thursday (Jan 14), explosives triggered a size 2.5 wind slab avalanche, and one natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche, both occurred on southeast aspects in the alpine. Additionally, a natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on a large south-facing alpine slope in the Crowsnest Pass area and a size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on an east aspect at 2400 m in the neighboring Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"240c6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgdn","text":"The day prior (Wednesday, Jan 13), several natural avalanches to size 2.5 were observed and explosives also triggered avalanches up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh1qo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c14is","text":"Avalanche activity has dropped, however these recent avalanches are a prime example of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45l7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5l2mq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Recent strong west winds have formed wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations that may be possible to human trigger. There have been no recent avalanche observations in the region. Operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects over the past 48 hours. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. Avalanches breaking in the recent snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kc09","text":"This MIN report from the Quartz zone on Thursday shows a reactive layer of Jan 11th surface hoar on north-facing slopes near treeline. It may be possible to trigger this layer in areas where the surface hoar has been preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":5,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dh8f8","text":"In the aftermath of the storm last Tuesday, we received reports of avalanches reaching size 3 in the central part of the region, lending support to the idea that some larger releases may have involved more deeply buried persistent weak layers. Although avalanche activity on these layers from early December and November has been isolated, the possibility exists for large triggers to reactivate these deeper instabilities. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1elb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/173e80cc-261f-47c6-a9d4-07cc658400c4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"497se","text":"Last week, there were several natural and persistent slab avalanches between size 2.5-3 reported in the region. Avalanche activity has slowed, and deeper persistent layers are trending towards dormancy. However keep in mind, these avalanches are reminders of the \"low probability; high consequence\" scenario that persistent slab problems often create. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"83ehs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ecuia","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday (Jan 14-15), explosives triggered numerous avalanches up to size 2.5, including a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche each day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ihkl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvgn4","text":"Overnight Tuesday and during the day Wednesday (Jan 12-13), a  widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 was reported, one of which was a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2e46m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62nhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c4i6f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"745u3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"A few small wind slab and wet loose avalanches were reported on Sunday and Monday. Explosive control targeting cornices on Friday and Saturday produced size 2 results, some triggering deep slabs on the rocky slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nsrn","text":"There has been significant deep persistent slab activity this month. During a widespread avalanche cycle last week, several storm slabs stepped down to deeper weak layers resulting in very large (size 3-4) deep persistent slab avalanches (see these photos from Panorama Ridge). On Jan 9, a large (size 3) avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on Cowboy Ridge near Whistler. The avalanche occurred on a north to northwest aspect at around 1900 m. The crown was up to 200 cm deep and was approximately 200 m wide. See this MIN for photos and more information. A similar avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers on a nearby westerly slope a few days before (see this MIN).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":14,"key":0},{"offset":521,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":666,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a435916e-c7f5-49af-acb3-9942cc81cc57"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/883b74df-1296-4109-8c6c-33a17fd765ba"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/94aaad63-532e-4a6e-bffa-7e29552de104"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"A few small wind slab avalanches have been reported since the weekend. Explosive control targeting cornices on Friday and Saturday produced size 2 results, some triggering deep slabs on the rocky slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nsrn","text":"Earlier this month, we saw significant deep persistent slab activity, both natural and human triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"78li","text":"Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations that may be possible to human trigger. Over the last few days, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf634","text":"On Monday and Tuesday, several operators in the region reported small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered avalanches releasing on a weak layer of surface hoar on north, east and southeast aspects at treeline and below treeline elevations. These avalanches were breaking 25-45 cm deep. Check out this MIN report for a helpful example of a remote-triggered avalanche on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":293,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0a2fccee-9bae-40ac-bc4b-8a29f1438827"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boe1v","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred during the height of the recent storm with naturally triggered storm slabs reported up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37p13","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8rnb1","text":"We got some good MIN posts last weekend from the Wheaton Valley where one group found some older avalanche activity and another where skiers found some shooting cracks in the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":45,"key":0},{"offset":120,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"876o1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ftit1","text":"Our field team took a quick look around last Saturday while the road was closed. They found evidence of a natural avalanche cycle to size 1.5 with crowns up to 30 cm in depth. Interestingly, this kind of activity was found in upper treeline and alpine terrain. More details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":17,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"4gri9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ms3q","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/ab4be666-450a-4325-b390-f5b09eecd91b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/bc29547d-b914-4935-ae46-743571b7a10d"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d9be6b22-a381-44c8-be32-3d66cda4e390"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Recent strong west winds have formed wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations that may be possible to human trigger. There have been no recent avalanche observations in the region. Operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects over the past 48 hours. Cornices may be reaching their breaking point and can act as triggers on slopes below. Avalanches breaking in the recent snow have the potential to step down to deeper layers, creating larger and more destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kc09","text":"This MIN report from the Quartz zone on Thursday shows a reactive layer of Jan 11th surface hoar on north-facing slopes near treeline. It may be possible to trigger this layer in areas where the surface hoar has been preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":5,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dh8f8","text":"In the aftermath of the storm last Tuesday, we received reports of avalanches reaching size 3 in the central part of the region, lending support to the idea that some larger releases may have involved more deeply buried persistent weak layers. Although avalanche activity on these layers from early December and November has been isolated, the possibility exists for large triggers to reactivate these deeper instabilities. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1elb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/173e80cc-261f-47c6-a9d4-07cc658400c4"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"A steady pulse of storms over the past week has resulted in several widespread natural avalanche cycles. The most recent was on Tuesday with numerous size 1-3 storm slab avalanches at alpine and treeline elevations, especially on wind loaded slopes. In northern parts of the region some of these avalanches stepped down to deeper persistent weak layers and resulted in very large avalanches (size 3-4). See some photos from Monday of avalanches near Shames in this MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":465,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"aefp8","text":"The snowpack should rapidly gain strength with the clearing and cooling weather, making the primary concern lingering storm slabs at upper elevations. If you are travelling to northern parts of the region (e.g. Stewart or Ningunsaw), then persistent slabs should be on your radar as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/143c0a4b-5742-4392-b4fe-c4e9dea09a68"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7t22","text":"Extreme wind on Tuesday resulted in a natural cycle of wind slab avalanches, with rain causing some wet loose avalanches below 1000 m. Natural wind slab avalanches to size 2 were observed over the weekend, and skiers easily cut size 1 slabs on loaded slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"59il4","text":"Deep persistent slab avalanche activity has been more sporadic (as it often is). A size 2.5 deep persistent slab avalanche was reported from Skilokis over the weekend, that appeared to be triggered by a cornice and failed on a facet/crust layer. Explosives triggered a few size 2.5 persistent slab avalanches near the southern boundary of the region on Jan 7 as well as some very large size 3-4 deep persistent slab avalanches at Ningunsaw in the far north of the region over the past few days. These are reminders of this low-probability / high-consequence scenario.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":523,"length":34,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ae5a731d-fcb0-4155-bea2-ebe745491574"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#low-probability-high-consequence","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#low-probability-high-consequence"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nm7e","text":"On Tuesday, our field team reported widespread wind effect at all elevations, creating fragile cornices and reactive wind slabs on north and east facing slopes below ridgetops. MIN report HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":188,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"934g0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9dv","text":"On Monday our field team observed some size 2 natural avalanches on a north facing alpine feature east of Crescent Spur. These likely ran over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cafrv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96tq3","text":"On Sunday we received some great observations of avalanches running naturally on a crust in the trees in \"The Farm\" area, more details here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":17,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"bld9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b77ab179-ca31-466f-ad45-c98dc9c5a4de"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4e6640d1-37bb-44d3-96cb-63982d5bc61f"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"Recent strong west winds have formed wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations that may be possible to human trigger. Over the last few days, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects (north, east, and south). Two natural cornice failures were reported in Glacier National Park on Wednesday releasing above north-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv6ii","text":"This MIN from Clemina Creek over the weekend reports that the Jan 11th surface hoar was cracking and propagating in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas where it was buried 40-50 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":14,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3ahff","text":"Since field observations in this region are limited, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":29,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":29,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/76eae36b-8642-4e8e-8fa9-05540dd91dd8"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"boe1v","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred during the height of last week's storm with naturally triggered storm slabs reported up to size 3. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ai7v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3joc0","text":"Explosives control on Thursday in the pass south of the US-Canada border produced consistent slab releases to size 2. This gives some indication of hazards that may still exist on the Canadian side.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gri9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ms3q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"Outside of a handful of small size 1-1.5 wind slabs, a few cornice failures, and loose dry sluffing in steep and southerly terrain, there have been no notable avalanche reports in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6uqaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nl1i","text":"On Wednesday, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects (north, east, and south). Two natural cornice failures were reported in Glacier National Park on Wednesday releasing above north-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv6ii","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3ibc","text":"This MIN from Clemina Creek last weekend reports that the Jan 11th surface hoar was cracking and propagating in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas where it was buried 40-50 cm deep. Now less reactive, this is a layer we will continue to monitor.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":14,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/76eae36b-8642-4e8e-8fa9-05540dd91dd8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nm7e","text":"On Tuesday, our field team reported widespread wind effect at all elevations, creating fragile cornices and reactive wind slabs on north and east facing slopes below ridgetops. MIN report HERE. Reports since that time have highlighted widespread wind effect throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":188,"length":5,"key":0},{"offset":235,"length":22,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"934g0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9dv","text":"On Monday our field team observed some size 2 natural avalanches on a north facing alpine feature east of Crescent Spur. These likely ran over last weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bld9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b77ab179-ca31-466f-ad45-c98dc9c5a4de"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/27fc5549-f45b-4640-9dd0-b58b7cfd18da"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"78li","text":"Outside of a handful of small size 1 wind slabs, a few cornice failures,  and loose dry sluffing in steep and southerly terrain, there have been no recent notable avalanche reports in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45t4l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fc3ef","text":"With the strong winds last Tuesday, operators in the region reported small to large (size 1-2) wind slabs releasing naturally as well as several size 1-2 explosive-triggered cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf634","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7q49","text":"Last Monday and Tuesday, several operators in the region reported small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered avalanches releasing on a weak layer of surface hoar on north, east and southeast aspects at treeline and below treeline elevations. These avalanches were breaking 25-45 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"No significant avalanche activity has been reported since Tuesday. In the week leading up to Tuesday there were several widespread natural avalanche cycles with size 1-3 storm slabs in the south of the region (see some photos in MIN reports here and here) and some very large size 3-4 deep persistent slab avalanches in the north.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":241,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":250,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"djfja","text":"The snowpack is rapidly gaining strength and wind slabs along windy ridge crests are the primary concern now. Be on the look out for fresh wind slabs from Saturday night's southwest winds and fresh snow in addition to buried deeper wind slabs from last week's wind.  If you are travelling to northern parts of the region (e.g. Stewart or Ningunsaw), then persistent slabs should be on your radar as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/143c0a4b-5742-4392-b4fe-c4e9dea09a68"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/64370029-b34e-4c1f-a7dd-f12f0d1276fb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"No significant avalanche activity has been reported since Tuesday in the southern and central regions.  In the week leading up to Tuesday there were several widespread natural avalanche cycles with size 1-3 storm slabs in the south of the region (see some photos in MIN reports here and here) and some very large size 3-4 deep persistent slab avalanches in the north.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":278,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":287,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"djfja","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dhgge","text":"More notable recent avalanche activity continues to be reported in the northern parts of the region (e.g. Stewart or Ningunsaw), including an explosive triggered cornice that triggered a very large avalanche on Saturday which is suspected to have failed on a deep persistent layer near the ground.  Late last week another explosive triggered very large  avalanche was also triggered on this layer confirming that deep persistent slabs should be on your radar when travelling in these northern regions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/143c0a4b-5742-4392-b4fe-c4e9dea09a68"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/64370029-b34e-4c1f-a7dd-f12f0d1276fb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"Over the last few days, reports have documented a handful of small size 1-1.5 wind slabs, a few large cornice failures, and loose dry sluffing in steep and southerly terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6uqaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nl1i","text":"Last Wednesday, operators in neighboring Glacier National Park reported several large (size 2-2.5) wind slabs releasing naturally on a variety of aspects (north, east, and south). Two natural cornice failures were reported in Glacier National Park on Wednesday releasing above north-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv6ii","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3ibc","text":"This MIN from Clemina Creek last weekend reports that the Jan 11th surface hoar was cracking and propagating in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas where it was buried 40-50 cm deep. Now trending unreactive, this is a layer we will continue to monitor.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":14,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/76eae36b-8642-4e8e-8fa9-05540dd91dd8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"No new avalanches have been reported in the last few days of stagnant weather and generally good stability. Looking forward, new surface instabilities are expected to form as light new snow amounts continue to accumulate. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"er703","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2p71g","text":"Initially problems are likely to take the form of small wind slabs in setting up in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features. This may expand to a more widespread storm slab problem in areas we see accumulations reach 15 or more cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58ur5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nsrn","text":"Earlier this month, we saw significant deep persistent slab activity, both natural and human triggered. Deep glide cracks have also been observed previously but appear to be holding together in the cool temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"78li","text":"On Saturday, a skier triggered a size 2 wind slab avalanche of a layer of surface hoar; the crown averaged 25 cm. The avalanche was triggered just below an open and corniced ridge feature at tree line, and occurred in the southern end of the forecast region in the Selkirks. As you step out into steeper terrain, a slope-specific assessment is recommended.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"977fk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f8maf","text":"Over the past few days avalanche observations have been limited to a handful of small (size 1) wind slabs, a few cornice failures, and loose dry sluffing in steep and southerly terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"45t4l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fc3ef","text":"With the strong winds last Tuesday, operators in the region reported small to large (size 1-2) wind slabs releasing naturally as well as several size 1-2 explosive-triggered cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf634","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7q49","text":"Last Monday and Tuesday, several operators in the region reported small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered avalanches releasing on a weak layer of surface hoar on north, east and southeast aspects at treeline and below treeline elevations. These avalanches were breaking 25-45 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"We don't yet have reports of avalanche activity from the initial hours of the storm, but it's safe to assume that conditions are becoming increasingly touchy as sufficient snow falls to form slabs over the range of weak surfaces that have been buried.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1sqbr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2tb35","text":"Expect touchy avalanche conditions to continue on Monday, with slabs equal to the depth of newly accumulated snow likely to release naturally or with human triggers on sufficiently steep slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A single, sluggish skier-triggered size 1 (small) hard wind slab was reported from the Five Mile Provincial Park area on Saturday. This occurred on a northeast aspect at 2000 metres and is a good reminder of the hazards that still need to be managed during times of relatively good stability. Otherwise, there have been no new reports of avalanches in the last couple of days. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6uh8i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ceam","text":"Earlier last week, a few small skier controlled wind slabs at wind loaded ridgecrests likely failed on shallow surface hoar and ran on a near surface crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"No new reports in the last few days.  Looking forward, small new wind slabs may form in lee pockets where enough new snow accumulates on Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8seqg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bogt","text":"Earlier in the week, reports from the northern part of the region included a natural wind slab avalanche size 1.5 at treeline and a few cornice falls up to size 2. Some of the cornice falls triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 2 in the slopes below. None of these large loads triggered deep persistent layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d7t22","text":"Isolated large avalanches failed during the weekend storm on recently buried surface hoar in the southwest of the region where recent snowfall amounts were on the higher end (up to 15 cm). A few cornice failures were observed late last week.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3cpta","text":"Otherwise, no significant avalanche activity has been reported since Tuesday, when there was a cycle of natural wind slab avalanches. Sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches were reported 1-2 weeks ago (triggered with heavy loads such as explosives and cornices), but deeper weak layers appear unreactive under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"497se","text":"Loose dry avalanches (sluffs) in steep alpine terrain and steep treeline features are gaining mass with incremental loading and near surface faceting above surface hoar and older hard surfaces.   Isolated thin wind slabs may be developing immediate lee of ridge crests with a few centimetres of low-density snow available for transport with southerly winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"On Sunday in Glacier National Park, a skier triggered a size 2 avalanche upon entrance into a cross-loaded terrain feature. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23pml","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3qjim","text":"On Saturday, a skier triggered a size 2 wind slab avalanche of a layer of surface hoar; the crown averaged 25 cm. The avalanche was triggered just below an open and corniced ridge feature at tree line, and occurred in the southern end of the forecast region in the Selkirks. As you step out into steeper terrain, a slope-specific assessment is recommended","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpf7b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7hfaf","text":"Other recent avalanche activity includes small size 1-1.5 wind slabs, a few large cornice failures, and loose dry sluffing in steep and southerly terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ed2p2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"filne","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January, the most recent activity reported on this layer was January 18, when several operators in the region reported small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered avalanches releasing on a weak layer of surface hoar on north, east and southeast aspects at treeline and below treeline elevations. These avalanches were breaking 25-45 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Strong winds on Tuesday are expected to create ongoing reactive avalanche conditions, especially since the new snow sits on a prominent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nb36","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9rpj4","text":"Several human-triggered avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Monday, including one that was triggered remotely (from a distance). It is expected that there were also natural avalanches occurring during the day on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1sqbr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"On Sunday there were a few size 1 dry loose avalanches reported, as well as one size 2 explosives triggered cornice avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58ur5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nsrn","text":"Earlier this month, we saw significant deep persistent slab activity, both natural and human triggered. Deep glide cracks have also been observed previously but appear to be holding together in the cool temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"enqhr","text":"No avalanches were reported over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41jcj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"de2pn","text":"Looking forward, new wind slabs may form with sustained northeast wind. These slabs could be triggered by riders and perhaps naturally as the wind continue to load starting zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"On Sunday in Glacier National Park, a skier triggered a size 2 avalanche upon entrance into a cross-loaded terrain feature. Other recent avalanche activity includes small size 1-1.5 wind slabs, a few large cornice failures, and loose dry sluffing in steep and southerly terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6uqaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oppf","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January, the most recent activity reported on this layer was January 17 from Clemina Creek documenting cracking and propagation in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas on surface hoar buried 40-50 cm deep. Now trending unreactive, this is a layer we will continue to monitor.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/76eae36b-8642-4e8e-8fa9-05540dd91dd8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"Isolated large avalanches have been reported to have failed during the weekend storm on recently buried surface hoar in the southeast of the region.  Otherwise, no significant avalanche activity has been reported since Tuesday in the southern and central regions.  Debris are still evident from these size 1-3 storm slabs (in the south of the region) and some very large (size 3-4) deep persistent slabs in the north.   In the northern regions (e.g. Stewart or Ningunsaw), large explosives were able to trigger a couple of very large avalanches on deep persistent layers near the ground in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ceqil","text":"No new avalanches were observed over the weekend. One large avalanche was observed in the alpine on Friday, which was likely triggered by a cornice fall; check it out here. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":167,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bb92i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8t3pc","text":"Going forward, avalanche activity is expected to be minimal with only small amounts of new snow, light wind, and cold air temperature. The most likely spot to get the snow to move would be immediately adjacent to ridges in steep terrain in the high alpine, though I'd expect resulting avalanches to be small. Cornices could also be triggered by humans that get too close to the edge.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/16307073-4fa4-498e-a1d0-e0f9458e1532"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Some fresh snow with moderate to strong southeast winds will likely form fresh wind slabs throughout the day on Wednesday. These could be reactive to human triggers in leeward terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":168,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"93v28","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kr2s","text":"A size 1 human triggered wind slab avalanche was reported on a northwest aspect at 2100 m near Whitewater on Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a0r8l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"220fn","text":"Another size 1 human triggered wind slab avalanche was reported on a northeast aspect at 2000 m in the Five Mile Provincial Park area on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpkeu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ceam","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#leeward"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Flurries and moderate southeast winds on Wednesday are expected to continue to form fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit on a weak layer. Human triggered avalanches are expected to be likely in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":67,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfc2s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gqv2","text":"There was a report of a natural size 1 storm slab avalanche in the Hollyburn area on Tuesday. This avalanche was small due to the size of the terrain feature but it outlines the potential for avalanches on the recently buried weak layer. The MIN report can be viewed here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":260,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dm8ab","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6cesh","text":"Numerous human and explosives triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Monday, including a few that were triggered remotely (from a distance). There were also reports of numerous size 1 dry loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":126,"length":18,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f8f641f3-4891-47be-8d07-0659d6005a18"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=remote#remote-triggered-avalanche"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"au1km","text":"A few small wind slab avalanches were observed around White Pass on Tuesday in alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"48t8i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ctmgh","text":"Looking forward, it may be possible for riders to trigger wind slab avalanches on all aspects due to sustained moderate wind and a shifting wind direction.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ejjpc","text":"No avalanches have been observed in the region over the weekend or earlier this week. However, shooting cracks were observed during travel at Morfee (see here). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":154,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ovno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5886t","text":"Going forward, wind slabs could be triggered by riders in areas that the wind picks up and moves the soft snow around. The most likely place to find wind slabs would be in steep, lee terrain features near ridges.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bdcba1b7-e6aa-4f99-a6cc-6b9ea4e05bdd"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"On Thursday in the Golden area, about 10 cm of new snow coupled with easterly wind led to the formation of small but reactive new wind slabs and cornice growth. We're still lacking observations from elsewhere in the region, but it's safe to assume similar, if not more dangerous conditions exist in other areas with similar or greater new snow accumulations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bq96t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckrav","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January. Two MIN reports (MIN report 1; MIN report 2) from north of the region in Hope Creek report human-triggered slab activity from January 20. This MIN report from the Quartz zone (from Jan 14) shows a reactive layer of Jan 11th surface hoar on north-facing slopes near treeline. Concern for this layer is increasing in line with loading from new snow and increased avalanche activity in shallower snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":101,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":213,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3a699bc8-924c-4cdd-a685-b65339e74ad1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8816c693-ffed-4052-b748-0c14a383eb90"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/173e80cc-261f-47c6-a9d4-07cc658400c4"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"We're just beginning to receive reports of newly formed small (size 1) wind slabs releasing with skier traffic as a result of recent flurry and wind activity. Loose dry sluffing of our new snow in steep terrain has been more widely reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6uqaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oppf","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January, the most recent activity reported on this layer was January 17 from Clemina Creek documenting cracking and propagation in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas on surface hoar buried 40-50 cm deep. Although it has followed a trend toward being unreactive, this layer continues to sporadically produce easier, more sudden snowpack test results that make it worthy of continued monitoring.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/76eae36b-8642-4e8e-8fa9-05540dd91dd8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"We're just beginning to receive reports of newly formed small (size 1) wind slabs releasing with skier traffic as a result of recent snowfall and wind. Loose dry sluffing of our new snow in steep terrain has been more widely reported. With snowfall continuing overnight, both of these hazards are expected to be significantly greater on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23pml","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3qjim","text":"Notably, another small (size 1) persistent slab was triggered by a skier in the Valhallas on Wednesday. This occurred on a steeper north aspect at 2150 metres, where the failure plane was about 30 cm deep. This follows a recent pattern of isolated releases on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4l04k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7qe85","text":"Although the Valhallas stand out in these reports, similar snowpack conditions exist in other parts of the region, particularly in the Selkirks, where operators are continuing to watch this layer closely. Concern for this problem is increasing in line with loading from new snow and increased avalanche activity in shallower snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"Recent glide snow avalanche activity was reported on Wednesday. On Tuesday, explosive control in the north produced a few small avalanches in recent snow.  Isolated small and large slab avalanches have been reported to have failed on recently buried surface hoar or crust in recent days.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6o8e1","text":"In the northern regions (e.g. Stewart or Ningunsaw), large explosives were able to trigger a couple of very large avalanches on deep persistent layers near the ground last week. Debris are still evident from the widespread avalanche cycle over a week ago with size 1-3 storm slabs (in the south of the region) and size 3-4 deep persistent slabs (in the north of the region).   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"It may be possible to trigger small pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. Steep terrain features with no slab may sluff when ridden.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":119,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bg84a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65fec","text":"On Tuesday there were a few reports of explosives triggered size 1.5-2 avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd4h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"faj71","text":"There were a few reports of natural and human triggered dry loose avalanches on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8seqg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=sluff#sluff"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"A few wind slab avalanches up to size 2 released naturally in the alpine on westerly aspects. These wind slabs were likely formed by the northerly and easterly outflow winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Recent glide snow avalanche activity was reported on Wednesday. On Tuesday, explosive control in the north produced a few small avalanches in the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"958nl","text":"There were no new avalanche observations from from Friday, although data sources are limited at the time of publishing.  On Thursday there were isolated reports of newly formed small (size 1) storm and wind slabs releasing with skier traffic as a result of recent flurries and wind. Loose dry avalanches (sluffs) to size 1 of recent low density snow overlying a slippery surface hoar layer in steep terrain has been more widely reported, particularly below tree line. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6uqaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oppf","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January, the most recent activity reported on this layer was January 17 from Clemina Creek documenting cracking and propagation in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas on surface hoar buried 40-50 cm deep. Although it has followed a trend toward being unreactive, this layer continues to sporadically produce easier, more sudden snowpack test results that make it worthy of continued monitoring.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/76eae36b-8642-4e8e-8fa9-05540dd91dd8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Preliminary reports from Friday show storm slabs reacting to skier traffic a bit more stubbornly, but still producing 40-50 cm-deep avalanches. This pattern will likely persist through Saturday before forecast weather takes things up a notch.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a678e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3b8fl","text":"Observations from Thursday included numerous storm slab releases in the size 1-2 range (small to large). These included recent natural avalanches as well as ski cut and explosives results. All aspects and elevations were well represented, with our latest weak layer of surface hoar from late January, about 20-45 cm deep in reports, identified as a primary failure plane. Observations of the alpine are still limited.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arb5i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aju7g","text":"With a bit more new snow adding to the avalanche problem discussed above, thick storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpkeu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ceam","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7t22","text":"A large natural dry loose avalanche was reported on Thursday. Fresh small wind slabs and sluffing on steep alpine slopes was reported on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3f5ud","text":"Isolated large avalanches failed during the weekend storm on recently buried surface hoar in the southwest of the region where recent snowfall amounts were on the higher end (up to 15 cm). A few cornice failures were observed late last week.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkt9r","text":"Sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches were reported 1-2 weeks ago (triggered with heavy loads such as explosives and cornices), but deeper weak layers appear unreactive under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ejjpc","text":"No avalanches have been reported in the past week, however some notable shooting cracks and whumpfs were reported around Pine Pass on Thursday. They were both linked to buried surface hoar layers, one 30 cm deep underneath a fresh wind slab (here) and the other 65 cm deep underneath old snow (here). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":242,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":294,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"a6bej","text":"Wind slabs developing above surface hoar is a good example of the primary problem we expect to see over the weekend. The deeper surface hoar layer appears to be a very isolated problem on specific slopes in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9773acca-1f63-4ad9-bdf3-947466fa1d7b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3644d557-488e-46e2-98a0-499e62734e4e"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Recent avalanche activity has been limited, following a pattern of human and explosives triggered small (size 1) releases; wind slabs where wind loading has occurred and loose dry where it hasn't.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1cvj6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckegg","text":"Looking forward, expect progressively touchy conditions and increasing hazard over the coming days with forecast new snow and wind. Along with the usual surface instabilities, concern for a recently buried weak layer is also rising in step with this active weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jon8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"There have been no recent avalanche reports in the region. As winds increase overnight on Friday and stay elevated as moderate to strong southerly wind on Saturday we anticipate wind slabs to form in open alpine, exposed ridge crests and open areas below treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6np1o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qgo","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January which has been trending towards unreactive. The most recent activity reported on this layer comes from January 16, when professional operators reported a small (size 1) avalanche releasing 40 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c505f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1oos","text":"Recent observations from the north Blue River Valley describe this layer reacting to skier traffic on steep, unsupported features below treeline. This and snowpack tests that continue to sporadically produce easier, more sudden snowpack results make this layer worthy of continued monitoring.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d7t22","text":"A large natural dry loose avalanche was reported on Thursday. Fresh small wind slabs and small dry loose avalanches (sluffs) on steep alpine slopes were reported on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3f5ud","text":"Isolated large avalanches failed during the storm last weekend on buried surface hoar in the southwest of the region where snowfall amounts were on the higher end (up to 15 cm). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkt9r","text":"Sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches were reported 2-3 weeks ago (triggered with heavy loads such as explosives and cornices), but deeper weak layers appear unreactive under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"497se","text":"Several skier and explosives triggered slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Saturday as well as a few natural cornice failures. A few small natural slab avalanches were observed on Saturday (see this MIN report). Several slab avalanches up to size 2 released naturally and were triggered by explosives and skiers on Thursday and Friday. Some avalanches were larger than expected (see this valuable MIN post). Other parties reported signs of instability as whumpfing and shooting cracks. Loose dry avalanches (sluffs) in steep alpine and treeline features were observed in the last few days. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":407,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/89107410-d306-4ce0-b2f6-20d694bcf22b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ede7b503-8610-49ef-b47d-3d5d71e5bcff"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Avalanche activity has tapered on Friday and Saturday with a cessation of new snow inputs, light wind and cool overnight temperatures.  Small soft slab avalanches continue to be triggered in isolated locations around treeline where recent snow laid on top of a weak surface hoar or crust.  Ongoing reports of loose dry avalanches (sluffs) in steep terrain continue to be submitted, which is further evidence of how slippery the surface hoar layer is and how reactive it might be once more slab properties exist in the snowpack.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":331,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7pg8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kc5","text":"On Thursday, there were reports of touchy conditions and a widespread avalanche cycle including numerous skier triggered small avalanches (size 1-1.5) and a few larger skier triggered and natural avalanches (size 2-2.5).  The most activity was reported on northern aspects near treeline (1900-2200 m) where storm slabs failed on surface hoar or on souterhly aspects were recent snow sits over a sun crust.  Other avalanches were reported in higher wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23pml","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3qjim","text":"Another persistent slab avalanche (size 1.5) was intentionally triggered by a skier in the Valhallas on Wednesday. This occurred on a steeper north aspect at 2150 metres, where the failure plane was about 30 cm deep. This follows a recent pattern of isolated releases on this layer in this region.   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=sluff#sluff"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fa988","text":"On Friday, several wind slab avalanches were triggered by skiers on southerly aspects (see this MIN report). Wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered with explosives in the north of the region. A few wind slab avalanches up to size 2 released naturally in the alpine on westerly aspects on Thursday. These wind slabs were likely formed by the northerly and easterly outflow winds on previous days. Recent glide snow avalanche activity was reported on Wednesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c733c851-4cba-4bb7-951d-453a9de4eeb7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"On Thursday and Friday there were numerous reports of human triggered avalanches in the fresh storm snow. They were reported on all aspects and elevations, and ranged between size 1-2. The primary failure plan in these avalanches was our latest weak layer of surface hoar from late January that was 20-40 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jtp4","text":"The incoming storm will form touchy slabs, with avalanches likely involving multiple layers of recent snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ceam","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Heavy snowfall over the weekend will likely result in natural avalanches and make human triggered avalanches very likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23ov2","text":"It has been a busy week for avalanche activity in the North Shore mountains, with human triggered avalanches reported everyday since Monday. These avalanches have failed on a prominent weak layer that was 30-60 cm deep at the time, and will be 60-100 cm deep by Sunday. Recent MIN reports show good examples of these avalanches (e.g. here, here, and here). North Shore Rescue responded to a serious, but non-fatal avalanche incident on Tuesday evening on Cypress Mountain. One person was involved and was partially buried. The avalanche was a size 2 storm slab on a west aspect at approximately 1100 m and failed on the recently buried weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":334,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":340,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":350,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"While we are confident the new storm slabs will be very reactive on Sunday, we have some uncertainties about the likelihood of avalanches on the buried weak layer (which would be large if triggered).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f8f641f3-4891-47be-8d07-0659d6005a18"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/beeca2a6-8c16-42ed-bed0-a38eb27b81a9"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bc7f8d10-0e6e-4540-8301-f1b12994b980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ejjpc","text":"No avalanches have been reported in the past week, however some notable shooting cracks and whumpfs were reported around Pine Pass on Thursday. They were both linked to buried surface hoar layers, one 30 cm deep underneath a fresh wind slab (here) and the other 65 cm deep underneath old snow (here). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":242,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":294,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"a6bej","text":"Wind slabs developing above surface hoar is a good example of the primary problem we expect to see over the weekend. The deeper surface hoar layer appears to be a very isolated problem on specific slopes in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9773acca-1f63-4ad9-bdf3-947466fa1d7b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3644d557-488e-46e2-98a0-499e62734e4e"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"There have been no recent avalanche reports in the region, although we anticipate increasing moderate to strong south winds may form wind slabs to form in open alpine, exposed ridge crests and open areas below treeline.  This MIN from Friday reports that recent 10-15 cm is sluffing easily and is great evidence of how slippery the surface hoar layer/crust/facet layer is and how reactive it might be once more slab properties exist in the snowpack.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":226,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6np1o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qgo","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January (buried 50-80 cm) which has been trending towards unreactive, but  was previously a concern in the North Blue River valley. The most recent activity reported on this layer comes from January 16, when professional operators reported a small (size 1) avalanche releasing 40 cm deep.  This and snowpack tests that continue to sporadically produce easier, more sudden snowpack results make this layer worthy of continued monitoring.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6cbc2fe-d8de-4cd5-8e6a-ecfbfa4cf422"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"d7t22","text":"A few small loose dry avalanches (sluffs) were triggered by skiers and released naturally on northern aspects in the alpine in the last couple of days (see this valuable MIN report). Several large natural dry loose avalanches (up to size 2.5) were reported on Thursday. Fresh small wind slabs and small dry loose avalanches (sluffs) on steep alpine slopes were reported on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":170,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3f5ud","text":"Isolated large avalanches failed during the storm last weekend on buried surface hoar in the southwest of the region where snowfall amounts were on the higher end (up to 15 cm). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkt9r","text":"Sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches were reported 2-3 weeks ago (triggered with heavy loads such as explosives and cornices), but deeper weak layers appear unreactive 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/6e2fc445-e5de-4452-9bfa-2e2637b2fca7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Natural and human triggered avalanches are expected to be likely on Monday with continued stormy weather creating reactive storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cihqb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3up0e","text":"On Thursday and Friday, there were numerous reports of size 1-2 human triggered storm slab avalanches. The primary failure plan in these avalanches was the latest weak layer of surface hoar from late January that was 20-40 cm deep at the time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ej7ni","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jtp4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ceam","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"We anticipate a widespread avalanche cycle is ongoing in zones that received heavy snowfall and wind on Sunday.  Early reports from Sunday indicate touchy skier triggered (size 1-1.5) avalanches that failed on surface hoar at treeline and below treeline where temperatures warmed snow into slabs.  Explosive triggered small and large (size 1-2) avalanches were widespread on wind loaded lee alpine aspects (NE - NW).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pg8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kc5","text":"On Thursday, there were reports of touchy conditions and a widespread avalanche cycle including numerous skier triggered small avalanches (size 1-1.5) and a few larger skier triggered and natural avalanches (size 2-2.5). Last week a couple persistent slab avalanche (size 1.5) were triggered in the Valhallas on the early January surface hoar layer on steep north treeline terrain.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"On Friday & Saturday avalanche activity was primarily small dry loose avalanches (sluffs) or small storm slabs. Two reports from the Monashees NW of Revelstoke are illustrative: this MIN from the 30th and this MIN from the 29th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":210,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ers15","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"406s6","text":"Initial reports from Sunday are of Storm Slab avalanches running within and at the bottom of the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"15o9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2tove","text":"Combining previous reports (e.g. those linked above running on surface hoar) with forecast snow fall amounts suggest an active natural cycle with increasing fracture depth and avalanche size. With poor visibility and people riding near treeline my spotlight is aimed at those surface hoar layers where avalanches could be deeper, wider, and run further than expected.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d97892b-0204-40db-a81f-7d090a1f369f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/78a3dc0f-b31f-40e9-8be8-f8173ee3693d"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"No new avalanches were reported from recent days, however we expect deteriorating conditions will make avalanches likely on Monday. This MIN from Friday reports that recent 10-15 cm is sluffing easily and is great evidence of how slippery the surface hoar layer/crust/facet layer is and how reactive it might become as slab properties develop in the snowpack.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":137,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6np1o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qgo","text":"The deeper surface hoar layer from early January (buried 50-110 cm) was reactive 2-weeks ago in the North Blue River valley and continues to show up in test pits.   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6cbc2fe-d8de-4cd5-8e6a-ecfbfa4cf422"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"497se","text":"The last few days saw a high amount of avalanche activity with numerous slab avalanches up to size 2 that were triggered by skiers and explosives or released naturally (see this MIN report or this MIN report as an example). A few natural cornice failures were observed on Saturday.  Some avalanches were larger than expected (see this valuable MIN post). Several parties reported signs of instability as whumpfing and shooting cracks (this MIN report has illustrative pictures). Loose dry avalanches (sluffs) in steep alpine and treeline features were reported throughout the week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":178,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":197,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":344,"length":8,"key":2},{"offset":440,"length":10,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/536e3876-b531-4bb7-8f01-10cd92417f8b"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3e75fcb9-1bcd-49f2-a2c3-76b2d2486789"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ede7b503-8610-49ef-b47d-3d5d71e5bcff"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2091cda7-b09c-425a-be0e-b2f6d345a9e1"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Human triggered avalanches are expected to be easy to trigger on Tuesday, especially in wind loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"15jp2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3q1a","text":"At the time of publishing, there were a few reports of size 1.5-2 explosives triggered storm slab avalanches in the region on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1r866","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"98uot","text":"There were numerous size 1-1.5 human and explosives triggered avalanches reported on Sunday. Several of these were reported to have failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cihqb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3up0e","text":"On Thursday and Friday, there were numerous reports of size 1-2 human triggered avalanches. These avalanches failed on the persistent weak layer of surface hoar that was buried in late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7t22","text":"A few small loose dry avalanches (sluffs) were triggered by skiers and released naturally on northern aspects in the alpine in the last couple of days (see this valuable MIN report). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":170,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fkt9r","text":"Sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches were reported 2-3 weeks ago (triggered with heavy loads such as explosives and cornices), but deeper weak layers appear unreactive 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/6e2fc445-e5de-4452-9bfa-2e2637b2fca7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Small but touchy storm slabs propagating across entire features were reported near Golden on Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4f0ha","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a66n4","text":"Check out this MIN on the 29th and this MIN on the 28th from near Kicking Horse.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":15,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":40,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ckrav","text":"We're continuing to track a layer of surface hoar from early January which was reactive in previous weeks.  Refer to: MIN report 1 & MIN report 2 from Hope Creek on the 20th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":133,"length":12,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ac3ae66b-3073-4018-a9cb-231bbee23f9d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/917ba731-3eee-4ed1-b489-539bba2b6253"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3a699bc8-924c-4cdd-a685-b65339e74ad1"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8816c693-ffed-4052-b748-0c14a383eb90"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"A widespread natural cycle and numerous skier triggered storm slab avalanches up size 2 were reported on all aspects in the Gorge area west of Revelstoke on Sunday. These storm slab avalanches were running on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried by the recent storm. See one of numerous MIN reports Here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":306,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"81b2g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7elr9","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is very likely to be reactive to human triggers, even in low angle terrain. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2b68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"448dn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d468ca78-78a2-40c0-a233-4af56efd1a26"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is very likely to be reactive to human triggers, even in low angle terrain. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehkbq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0aj8","text":"A MIN report from just outside this region in Clemina Creek likely represents the surface hoar layer of concern that we suspect is present in much of the Cariboos. Report  HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dgo83","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"effq5","text":"Note: We currently have very few observations from this region. Please consider sharing what you see by submitting a MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":4,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":116,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9567721c-6e50-440e-be47-6842a97ceba6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"A widespread natural cycle and numerous skier triggered storm slab avalanches up size 3 were reported in this region on Sunday. These storm slab avalanches were primarily running on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried by the recent storm. See one of several MIN reports Here and  Here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":279,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":289,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"c1fp5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cab99","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is very likely to be reactive to human triggers, even in low angle terrain. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a3eb7ac9-48ab-42c8-ac96-4bb41265f381"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a49e267d-0abb-43ed-9601-b73f4916aa10"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"485t5","text":"On Monday, several storm slab and loose dry avalanches up to size 2 were triggered with the use of explosives. Reports of natural cornice failures were seen up to size 2. On Sunday, numerous storm slab and persistent slab avalanches were reported up to size 1.5 primarily on NE aspects above 1700 m. These avalanches were easily triggered by the weight of a human either directly or remotely (from a distance away). Check out these reports that show how reactive the slab is: MIN Report,  MIN report, or this MIN report. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":476,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":489,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":509,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"aqs61","text":"With additional forecast snow and strong wind, the trend will likely continue on Tuesday resulting in natural avalanche activity and slabs primed for human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f0406826-f0c5-4ab0-9126-98827c2699c6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/536e3876-b531-4bb7-8f01-10cd92417f8b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3e75fcb9-1bcd-49f2-a2c3-76b2d2486789"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"On Monday, several skier triggered storm slab avalanches up to size 2 on surface hoar were reported in the gorge area and natural avalanches up to size 3.5 were reported just east of the region in glacier national park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"adksf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c8o6k","text":"A widespread natural cycle and numerous skier triggered storm slab avalanches up size 2 were reported on all aspects in the Gorge area west of Revelstoke on Sunday. These storm slab avalanches were running on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried by the recent storm. See one of numerous MIN reports Here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":306,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"81b2g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bs9ed","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2b68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"448dn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d468ca78-78a2-40c0-a233-4af56efd1a26"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Human triggered avalanches remain likely in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. The recently buried persistent weak layer may be possible to trigger in areas that have not already avalanched.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ec9h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"andi1","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle, with avalanches up to size 3, took place on Monday night. Most of these avalanches failed on the persistent weak layer. This was likely the peak of the avalanche activity in the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63hai","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23ov2","text":"It was a busy week for avalanche activity in the South Coast mountains, with natural and/or human triggered avalanches reported every day between Monday, January 25, and Monday, February 1. Most of these avalanches failed on the persistent weak layer that was recently buried. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvp3n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fatra","text":"North Shore Rescue responded to a serious, but non-fatal avalanche incident last Tuesday evening near Cypress Mountain Resort. One person was involved and was partially buried. The avalanche was a size 2 storm slab on a west aspect at approximately 1100 m and failed on the persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"There were numerous natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches reported on Tuesday, up to size 3.5. Most of these avalanches failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer.  It is notable, however, that a size 3.5 was reported to have failed on a crust that was buried in early December. A smaller avalanche stepped down to this deeper layer, resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":222,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"15jp2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tm1","text":"There have been numerous reports of natural, human, and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 reported in the region since last Thursday. The majority of these avalanches failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer. Specifically, these avalanches mainly occurred in areas around treeline, where that layer exists as surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"On Tuesday, several skier triggered storm slabs up to size 2 and numerous explosive triggered storm slabs up to size 3 were reported near Golden. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qont","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8l6e","text":"Most notable was a report of skier remotely triggering a size 2.5 storm slab from a ridgetop at treeline near Quartz Creek. This avalanche failed on the very weak layer of surface below the recent storm snow. It was reported that light wind effect had stiffened the recent storm snow just enough to be highly reactive to skier triggering. Min report HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":350,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4f0ha","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e2jkk","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckrav","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1060f00f-bcc8-4cbe-917b-f58ea4dceabc"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"On Tuesday, reports of a widespread loose dry avalanche cycle occurred in the Babine region. These avalanches were up to size 2 and ran in steep terrain on all aspects and elevations. Wind slabs were also reactive to skier triggers up to size 1 on southwest aspects in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"24h1s","text":"With new snow and wind persistent slabs and wind slabs will likely be reactive on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"485t5","text":"On Wednesday, numerous natural storm slab avalanches were reported up to size 2, and several more slabs were triggered by explosives up to size 1.5. Loose dry avalanches were seen up to size 1. On Tuesday, a widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred up to size 2.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2l7lr","text":"Last weekend numerous persistent slab avalanches were reported up to size 1.5 primarily on NE aspects above 1700 m. These avalanches were easily triggered by the weight of a human either directly or remotely (from a distance away). Check out these reports that show how reactive the slab is: MIN Report,  MIN report, or this MIN report. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":292,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":305,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":325,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"aqs61","text":"As natural avalanche activity tapers, wind and persistent slabs may still be primed for triggering on Thusday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f0406826-f0c5-4ab0-9126-98827c2699c6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/536e3876-b531-4bb7-8f01-10cd92417f8b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3e75fcb9-1bcd-49f2-a2c3-76b2d2486789"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer. Here is an example of a natural storm slab propagating wider than usual due to this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ehkbq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0aj8","text":"A MIN report from just outside this region in Clemina Creek likely represents the surface hoar layer of concern that we suspect is present in much of the Cariboos. Report  HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dgo83","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"effq5","text":"Note: We currently have very few observations from this region. Please consider sharing what you see by submitting a MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":4,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":116,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9567721c-6e50-440e-be47-6842a97ceba6"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Human triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. The recently buried persistent weak layer may be possible to trigger in areas that have not already avalanched.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ec9h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"andi1","text":"It was a busy week for avalanche activity in the South Coast mountains, with natural and/or human triggered avalanches reported every day between Monday, January 25, and Monday, February 1, culminating in a widespread natural avalanche cycle, with avalanches up to size 3, on Monday night. Most of these avalanches failed on the persistent weak layer. This was likely the peak of the avalanche activity associated with this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvp3n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fatra","text":"North Shore Rescue responded to a serious, but non-fatal avalanche incident last Tuesday evening near Cypress Mountain Resort. One person was involved and was partially buried. The avalanche was a size 2 storm slab on a west aspect at approximately 1100 m and failed on the persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"In the clear weather on Wednesday, evidence of a widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle was observed. It is suspected to have occurred during the storm on Monday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvlm0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6q4hh","text":"There have been reports of numerous size 1-2 natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches every day since Saturday. Many of these avalanches have failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer. Most recently, explosive control work conducted on Wednesday produced size 2 cornice and storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"On Tuesday, several skier triggered storm slabs up to size 2 and numerous explosive triggered storm slabs up to size 3 were reported near Golden. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qont","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8l6e","text":"Most notable was a report of skier remotely triggering a size 2.5 storm slab from a ridgetop at treeline near Quartz Creek. This avalanche failed on the very weak layer of surface below the recent storm snow. It was reported that light wind effect had stiffened the recent storm snow just enough to be highly reactive to skier triggering. Min report HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":350,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4f0ha","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e2jkk","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckrav","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1060f00f-bcc8-4cbe-917b-f58ea4dceabc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer. Here is an example of a natural storm slab propagating wider than usual due to this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ehkbq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0aj8","text":"A MIN report from just outside this region in Clemina Creek likely represents the surface hoar layer of concern that we suspect is present in much of the Cariboos. Report  HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dgo83","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"effq5","text":"Note: We currently have very few observations from this region. Please consider sharing what you see by submitting a MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":4,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":116,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9567721c-6e50-440e-be47-6842a97ceba6"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"485t5","text":"No new observations by publish time on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjdic","text":"On Wednesday, numerous natural storm slab avalanches were reported up to size 2, and several more slabs were triggered by explosives up to size 1.5. Loose-dry avalanches were seen up to size 1. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dhk9","text":"The persistent slab proved to be reactive on Wednesday with skier and rider remote triggers and naturals up to size 2. Check out the awesome MIN posts here:  MIN  report, MIN report,  MIN  report. Sending a big shout out of appreciation to everyone posting these MIN's and sharing this pertinent information.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":111,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":158,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":171,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":184,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"2l7lr","text":"As natural avalanche activity tapers, wind and persistent slabs are still be primed for triggering. These will likely propgate far and can catch you by surprise even in low angle terrain. ","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/937c12b9-a3aa-4e81-a659-ca455abb30aa"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/bb800b18-459c-467e-a7d2-28e310eaf51f"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/c72e38a2-eabd-4b1b-ab1d-815fbb42a24c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ti3v","text":"On Thursday, reports indicated several small features were reactive up to size 1 on the late-January buried surface hoar interface. I suspect that once the persistent slab gains more cohesion and stiffens, this problem may be more widespread. Even a small avalanche can catch you by surprise and have enough mass to push you into a terrain trap below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6utka","text":"Fresh wind slabs and storm slabs may be touchy on Friday, especially where they sit above surface hoar, crust, or old surface facets. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"88qt0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"There have been numerous natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches reported over the last couple of days, up to size 3.5. Most of these avalanches failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer. Many occurred at elevations around treeline where the layer exists as surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4o0n6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hbfj","text":"It is notable that a size 3.5 was reported to have failed on a crust that was buried in early December. A smaller avalanche stepped down to this deeper layer, resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9ti3v","text":"On Friday, numerous loose-dry avalanches were reported up to size 2 during the storm in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rdn2","text":"On Thursday, reports indicated several small features were reactive up to size 1 on the late-January buried surface hoar interface. I suspect that once the persistent slab gains more cohesion and stiffens, this problem may be more widespread. Even a small avalanche can catch you by surprise and have enough mass to push you into a terrain trap below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6utka","text":"Fresh storm slabs may be touchy on Saturday, especially where they sit above surface hoar, crust, or old surface facets. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"88qt0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"There was a recent report of skier remotely triggering a size 2.5 persistent slab from a ridgetop at treeline near Quartz Creek on Wednesday. This avalanche failed on the very weak layer of surface below the recent storm snow. It was reported that light wind effect had stiffened the recent storm snow just enough to be highly reactive to skier triggering. Min report HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":368,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4f0ha","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e2jkk","text":"Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckrav","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1060f00f-bcc8-4cbe-917b-f58ea4dceabc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Persistent slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer. Here is an example of a natural storm slab propagating wider than usual due to this weak layer. An additional recent MIN showing the same is HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":336,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ehkbq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgo83","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"effq5","text":"Note: We currently have very few observations from this region. Please consider sharing what you see by submitting a MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":4,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":116,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8d0ca156-0b74-4956-b190-523a522e4b3b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Skier triggered wind slabs up to size 1.5 were reported on Thursday. Explosive control work conducted over the last few days have produced size 2 cornice and storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba2kn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11bnr","text":"Earlier in the week, many of the numerous size 1-2 natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches were reported to have failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"On Thursday a MIN report from the Seaton South Ridge triggered a size 1 wind slab on a north aspect at treeline. The report said that the bed surface had a few cm's of soft snow possibly surface hoar above a somewhat icy crust. The slab was small but ran fast on the bed surface. Awesome report! Thanks for sharing this information. I suspect that once this new low-density storm snow forms more of a slab, conditions may increase in reactivity and hazard. Skier and rider triggering is likely. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ig3q","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"qsrq","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday wind slab development was noted in the Kakwa, more details and images here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ps7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9846c","text":"On Wednesday there were reports of numerous natural avalanches 20 to 40 cm in depth running at and above treeline. A southwest slope produced a size 3 natural avalanche. These avalanches presumably ran on surface hoar which was producing very touchy conditions. There are some great visuals of this activity in this MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":311,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7dce4779-108b-4713-9db8-97a474566a06"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/62bc4c44-7220-42de-9910-1906d96d2223"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"A skier triggered size 2 persistent slab avalanche that failed on surface hoar around 60 cm. down was reported near the Gorge area on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cffli","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"907am","text":"There have been many recently reported avalanches on a widespread persistent weak layer surface hoar throughout this region.  Here is one excellent example from the Gorge area and another from Corbin Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":126,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":180,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"81b2g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bs9ed","text":"Persistent slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2b68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"448dn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/54ce30a9-17ec-451a-833a-c76912cf5855"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/30b8c9d8-aa39-4bd2-b0f6-54610a3a507a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Human triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. The recently buried persistent weak layer may be possible to trigger in areas that have not already avalanched.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ec9h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"andi1","text":"It was a busy week for avalanche activity in the South Coast mountains, with natural and/or human triggered avalanches reported every day between Monday, January 25, and Monday, February 1, culminating in a widespread natural avalanche cycle, with avalanches up to size 3, on Monday night. Most of these avalanches failed on the persistent weak layer. This was likely the peak of the avalanche activity associated with this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvp3n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fatra","text":"North Shore Rescue responded to a serious, but non-fatal avalanche incident last Tuesday evening near Cypress Mountain Resort. One person was involved and was partially buried. The avalanche was a size 2 storm slab on a west aspect at approximately 1100 m and failed on the persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Numerous skier triggered slab avalanches up to size 3, failing on a weak layer of surface hoar down 60-100 cm. were reported throughout this region on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"duamo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5l1b","text":"Wednesday delivered quite a bit of human triggered avalanche activity to size 2.  While all aspects were involved, the bulk of the activity was on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes between 1900 and 2300 m. This MIN from the RMR backcountry is a great representation of the widespread activity. A notable size 3 avalanche was reported from the southeast corner of the region near Balfour, BC. The skier triggered avalanche was on a north/northwest facing slope around 2000 m, it propagated across an entire drainage and may be wider than one kilometre.  It likely ran on the early January surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":217,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6b4ac","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e7po","text":"Persistent slabs are sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which is likely to be reactive to human triggers. Avalanches may be larger than expected due to the presence of this weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"13tfb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e8gg2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/070b8513-d82d-4ce3-88de-5f58351ce5e9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"There have been numerous large natural, human and explosive triggered avalanches reported over the last couple of days. These include size 2-3 results from explosive work conducted Friday at Kootenay Pass as well as multiple size 2-3 avalanches remotely triggered by skiers on Thursday. Most of these avalanches failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer. Many occurred at elevations around treeline where the layer exists as surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4o0n6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hbfj","text":"It is notable that a size 3.5 was reported to have failed on a crust that was buried in early December. A smaller avalanche stepped down to this deeper layer, resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"There have been numerous large natural, human and explosive triggered avalanches reported over the last couple of days. These include size 2-3 results from explosive work conducted Friday, as well as multiple size 2-3 avalanches remotely triggered by skiers on Thursday. Most of these avalanches failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer. Many occurred at elevations around treeline where the layer exists as surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4o0n6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hbfj","text":"It is notable that a size 3.5 was reported to have failed on a crust that was buried in early December. A smaller avalanche stepped down to this deeper layer, resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"qsrq","text":"No new avalanche observations to report from Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"amo14","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cu6s","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday wind slab development was noted in the Kakwa, more details and images here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ps7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9846c","text":"On Wednesday there were reports of numerous natural avalanches 20 to 40 cm in depth running at and above treeline. A southwest slope produced a size 3 natural avalanche. These avalanches presumably ran on surface hoar which was producing very touchy conditions. There are some great visuals of this activity in this MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":311,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7dce4779-108b-4713-9db8-97a474566a06"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/62bc4c44-7220-42de-9910-1906d96d2223"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Three different flavors of avalanches can be expected on Sunday. Loose dry avalanches may be possible in areas where the recent snow has not formed a slab. Although typically small (size 1-1.5), these avalanches pose a serious concern for ice climbers and for people traveling in extreme terrain where the possibility of getting knocked off of your feet has severe consequences. At upper elevations, newly formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering. At treeline elevations and below, avalanches may be remotely triggered and break larger than expected on a reactive layer of surface hoar. This MIN and this MIN are examples of natural avalanches propagating wider than usual due to this weak layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":617,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":630,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ehkbq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"effq5","text":"Note: We currently have very few observations from this region. Please consider sharing what you see by submitting a MIN report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":4,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":116,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8d0ca156-0b74-4956-b190-523a522e4b3b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Human triggered storm slab avalanches remain possible in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. The buried persistent weak layer may still be possible to trigger in areas that have not already avalanched.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ec9h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"andi1","text":"A busy week for avalanche activity in the South Coast mountains culminated in a widespread natural avalanche cycle, with avalanches up to size 3, on Monday night. Most of these avalanches failed on the persistent weak layer. This was likely the peak of the avalanche activity associated with this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvp3n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fatra","text":"North Shore Rescue responded to a serious, but non-fatal avalanche incident last Tuesday evening near Cypress Mountain Resort. One person was involved and was partially buried. The avalanche was size 2 on a west aspect at approximately 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ti3v","text":"At the time of publishing, there was a report of one size 2 human triggered persistent slab avalanche on a north aspect at 1200 m on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chmd0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qrku","text":"On Friday, numerous dry loose avalanches were reported up to size 2 during the storm in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fb43t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rdn2","text":"On Thursday, reports indicated several small features were reactive up to size 1 on the surface hoar that was buried in late January. I suspect that once the persistent slab gains more cohesion and stiffens, this problem may become more widespread. Even a small avalanche can catch you by surprise and have enough mass to push you into a terrain trap below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6utka","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Explosive control work conducted over the last few days have produced size 2 cornice and storm slab avalanches. Skier triggered wind slabs up to size 1.5 were reported on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba2kn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11bnr","text":"Earlier in the week, many of the numerous size 1-2 natural, human and explosives triggered avalanches were reported to have failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4rbc2","text":"This MIN does a great job of highlighting the lingering wind slab problem that exists in more extreme terrain.  There are a few more great MINS that shed light on recent riding conditions too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":133,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/03904f82-5dbd-4612-bfde-5c548ae1dfd3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?sorting=-date&areas=0b23a25d-0346-4fa4-8412-faa4c3581d2a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Size 1 skier triggered wind/storm slabs have been reported every day since Thursday throughout the region. Check out this MIN report describing a skier accidental storm slab avalanche with limited prior signs of instability in the Coquihalla area Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enuai","text":"Last week there were reports of natural, explosive and human triggered avalanches size 1-2, including a widespread natural avalanche cycle Monday night. Many of these failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer.","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/21ac2e3d-0392-4d69-a8fd-fcc5d980d8c7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"There have been no new avalanches reported in the region for a few days, however, observations are limited. If you get out this weekend, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fkb3n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kv64","text":"On Thursday a MIN report from the Seaton South Ridge about a size 1 wind slab on a north aspect at treeline. The report said that the bed surface had a few cm's of soft snow, possibly surface hoar, above a somewhat icy crust. The slab was small but ran fast on the bed surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"858rc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5f3ud","text":"Once the new low-density storm snow becomes more consolidated and forms a slab, the likelihood of avalanches may increase.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ig3q","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Recent fresh snow has likely formed reactive wind slabs in wind loaded areas. Changing wind directions will mean that these wind loaded areas may potentially be found on any aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"furdh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5tj1f","text":"On Friday there was a report of a size 2 explosives triggered wind slab avalanche, as well as a few size 1 human triggered dry loose avalanches. There was also a report of several natural avalanches, potentially up to size 3, a MIN report outlining these can be found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"aa68h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3sfm3","text":"On Wednesday, numerous loose-dry natural avalanches were reported up to size 1. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34ot3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v3rd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6c5dec0-fa1b-4d3b-91df-490e26c062be"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Avalanche activity on a persistent weak layer has seemingly petered out since last week. Activity peaked on Tuesday when A widespread natural avalanche cycle in the North Shore mountains saw releases on just about every feature that could be described as avalanche terrain, with avalanches up to size 3.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6gaq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fatra","text":"North Shore Rescue responded to a serious, but non-fatal avalanche incident last Tuesday evening near Cypress Mountain Resort. One person was involved and was partially buried. The avalanche was size 2 on a west aspect at approximately 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A natural storm slab cycle up to size 2, as well as explosive and skier controlled storm slabs to size 1.5 were observed in the southeast of the region on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agg1a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ce6g","text":"Several skier triggered persistent slab avalanches have been reported in the last few days. They have generally been large (size 2-3) with wide propagation, at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where the persistent layer exists as surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4o0n6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hbfj","text":"Last week, a size 3.5 was reported to have failed on a crust that was buried in early December. A smaller avalanche stepped down to this deeper layer, resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Three different flavors of avalanches may be possible on Monday. Expect loose dry avalanches in steep areas where the recent snow has not formed a slab. Although typically small (size 1-1.5), these avalanches pose a serious concern for ice climbers and for people traveling in extreme terrain where the possibility of getting knocked off of your feet has severe consequences. At upper elevations, newly formed wind slabs may be reactive to human triggering. At treeline elevations and below, avalanches may be remotely triggered and break larger than expected on a reactive layer of surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hl5e","text":"Since Friday, there have been numerous reports of natural and skier-triggered avalanches breaking 10-30 cm deep in the recent storm snow. Several small dry loose avalanches have also been observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6r0mq","text":"On Thursday, a large (size 2) skier-triggered persistent slab avalanche was reported near the Gorge area. This avalanche failed on the surface hoar buried 60 cm deep. Over the past week, there have been many reported avalanches on this widespread surface hoar layer throughout this region. Check out these examples from the Gorge and from Corbin Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":324,"length":5,"key":0},{"offset":339,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/54ce30a9-17ec-451a-833a-c76912cf5855"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/30b8c9d8-aa39-4bd2-b0f6-54610a3a507a"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Size 1 skier triggered wind/storm slabs have been reported every day since Thursday throughout the region. Check out this MIN report describing a skier accidental storm slab avalanche in the Coquihalla area Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enuai","text":"Last week there were reports of natural, explosive and human triggered avalanches size 1-2, including a widespread natural avalanche cycle Monday night. Many of these failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer.","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/21ac2e3d-0392-4d69-a8fd-fcc5d980d8c7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"There have been no new avalanches reported in the region for a few days, however, observations are limited. Please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":157,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fkb3n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kv64","text":"On Thursday a MIN report from the Seaton South Ridge about a size 1 wind slab on a north aspect at treeline. The report said that the bed surface had a few cm's of soft snow, possibly surface hoar, above a somewhat icy crust. The slab was small but ran fast on the bed surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"858rc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5f3ud","text":"Once the new low-density storm snow becomes more consolidated and forms a slab, the likelihood of avalanches may increase.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ti3v","text":"On Saturday, a size 2 persistent slab avalanche was intentionally triggered on a north aspect at 1200 m, the crown was 35 cm. Skiers also reported a reactive weak layer down 35 cm producing cracking underfoot and sudden results in test profiles between 800 and 1100 m. In the far north, a handful of small (size 1.5) wind slab avalanches failed naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chmd0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qrku","text":"On Friday, numerous dry loose avalanches were reported up to size 2 during the storm in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fb43t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rdn2","text":"On Thursday, reports indicated several small features were reactive up to size 1 on the surface hoar that was buried in late January. I suspect that once the persistent slab gains more cohesion and stiffens, this problem may become more widespread. Even a small avalanche can catch you by surprise and have enough mass to push you into a terrain trap below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4rbc2","text":"Small, dry loose avalanches may be possible in steep, sheltered terrain where the snow is still soft. Triggering wind slabs may also be possible in extreme terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dvehn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9dskn","text":"This MIN does a great job of highlighting the lingering wind slab problem that exists in more extreme terrain.  There are a few more great MINS that shed light on recent riding conditions too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":133,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/03904f82-5dbd-4612-bfde-5c548ae1dfd3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?sorting=-date&areas=0b23a25d-0346-4fa4-8412-faa4c3581d2a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Recent snowfall focused in the Coquihalla zone has resulted in localized storm slab activity over the weekend. Several natural and skier triggered avalanches averaging size 1-2 have been reported mostly on south aspects where they may be sitting over a slippery crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enuai","text":"In the north of the region, recent avalanche activity has been limited to skier triggered wind slabs size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"A very large (size 3) natural wind slab avalanche was reported yesterday near Valemount. It released on a northeast aspect above 2500 m and broke 100 cm deep. On Sunday, there was a second-hand report of a large (size 2) wind slab on a north aspect at 1800 m near Barkerville. This avalanche was thought to have been initiated by a machine-triggered cornice fall on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agqk4","text":"Over the past week, there have been reports from Chappell, White River, and Allen Creek of avalanches releasing on a persistent weak layer of surface hoar. Although the likelihood of triggering these avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where this layer is likely pronounced and preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":49,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":59,"length":11,"key":1},{"offset":76,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"58fqe","text":"Small (size 1-1.5) loose dry avalanches in unconsolidated snow have been reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8d0ca156-0b74-4956-b190-523a522e4b3b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1f8498c2-34b4-41ea-96b2-5440f5c42a24"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9ti3v","text":"On Sunday, 2 size 1 natural avalanches were reported in near Bear Pass, its likely that winds had more impact in the northern areas of the forecast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bi3s7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4lf96","text":"On Saturday, a size 2 persistent slab avalanche was intentionally triggered on a north aspect at 1200 m, failing down 35 cm on surface hoar. Skiers also reported a reactive weak layer down 35 cm producing cracking underfoot and sudden results in test profiles between 800 and 1100 m. In the far north, a handful of small (size 1.5) wind slab avalanches failed naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chmd0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qrku","text":"On Friday, numerous dry loose avalanches were reported up to size 2 during the storm in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fb43t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rdn2","text":"On Thursday, reports indicated several small features were reactive up to size 1 on the surface hoar that was buried in late January. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"Evidence of recent natural wind slab avalanches (likely occurring Saturday) were observed on Sunday as discussed in this MIN report. Small loose dry avalanches were also reported, in some cases likely triggered by the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7r2ce","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kv64","text":"As the recent low-density storm snow becomes more consolidated and forms a slab, the likelihood of avalanches may increase.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/196b8266-4b2e-46b7-85fb-a61f0ff20624"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"qsrq","text":"There were a few small human triggered avalanches reported around treeline near Pine Pass on Sunday. These failed on the recently buried surface hoar layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5t1g0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"auf5v","text":"There were some other observations from throughout the region over the weekend that would suggest ongoing instability associated with that weak surface hoar layer. Reports ranged from whumpfs and shooting cracks, to visual observations of large surface hoar crystals","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"amo14","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cu6s","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday wind slab development was noted in the Kakwa, more details and images here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9ps7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9846c","text":"On Wednesday there were reports of numerous natural avalanches 20 to 40 cm in depth running at and above treeline. A southwest slope produced a size 3 natural avalanche. These avalanches presumably ran on surface hoar which was producing very touchy conditions. There are some great visuals of this activity in this MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":311,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7dce4779-108b-4713-9db8-97a474566a06"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/62bc4c44-7220-42de-9910-1906d96d2223"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Dry loose avalanches were observed over the weekend with a few triggering small (size 1) slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2c8b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehtb3","text":"On Friday there was a report of a size 2 explosives triggered wind slab avalanche, as well as a few size 1 human triggered dry loose avalanches. There was also a report of several natural avalanches, potentially up to size 3, a MIN report outlining these can be found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"aa68h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3sfm3","text":"On Wednesday, numerous loose-dry natural avalanches were reported up to size 1. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34ot3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v3rd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6c5dec0-fa1b-4d3b-91df-490e26c062be"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Several small to large (size 1-3) natural and human triggered wind slab avalanches were reported over the weekend. These avalanches released on northeast through east through south aspects above 2000 m and broke 10-30 cm deep. A few of these wind slabs were triggered by cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"r7ld","text":"On Thursday, a large (size 2) skier-triggered persistent slab avalanche was reported near the Gorge area. This avalanche failed on a widespread layer of surface hoar buried 60 cm deep. While activity on this layer has decreased, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where this layer is likely pronounced and preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nc2h","text":"Numerous small (size 1-1.5) loose dry avalanches in unconsolidated snow have been reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A natural storm slab cycle up to size 2 was observed Saturday. Explosive and skier controlled storm slabs to size 1.5 were produced through the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agg1a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ce6g","text":"We are still receiving reports of persistent slab avalanches, triggered by skiers and explosives, generally large (size 2-3) with wide propagation, at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where the persistent layer exists as surface hoar. Check out this great MIN describing a remotely triggered persistent slab avalanche in Kootenay Pass on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":264,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4o0n6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hbfj","text":"Last week, a size 3.5 was reported to have failed on a crust that was buried in early December. A smaller avalanche stepped down to this deeper layer, resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/368f8600-4347-4012-87b2-f316c6a878f3"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Recent snowfall focused in the Coquihalla zone has resulted in localized storm slab activity over the weekend. Several natural and skier triggered avalanches averaging size 1-2 have been reported mostly on south aspects where they may be sitting over a slippery crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enuai","text":"In the north of the region, recent avalanche activity has mainly been limited to skier triggered wind slabs size 1-1.5, however a very notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over a facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"With cold temperatures gradually robbing the upper snowpack of cohesion, observations from Monday show a trend away from wind slab releases and toward small loose dry avalanches triggering in steep start zones with skier traffic. A few more small wind slabs were still able to be triggered with ski cutting in the Whistler area on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cb61i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aopg0","text":"Recent skier triggered wind slabs have been limited to size 1. Explosive control work conducted prior to the weekend produced size 2 cornice and storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"Evidence of recent natural wind slab avalanches (likely occurring Saturday) were observed on Sunday as discussed in this MIN report. Small loose dry avalanches were also reported, in some cases likely triggered by the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7r2ce","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kv64","text":"As the recent low-density storm snow becomes more consolidated and forms a slab, the likelihood of avalanches may increase.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/196b8266-4b2e-46b7-85fb-a61f0ff20624"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"A very large (size 3) natural wind slab avalanche was reported on Sunday near Valemount. It released on a northeast aspect above 2500 m and broke 100 cm deep. There was also a second-hand report of a large (size 2) wind slab on a north aspect at 1800 m near Barkerville. This avalanche was thought to have been initiated by a machine-triggered cornice fall on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agqk4","text":"Over the past week, there have been reports from Chappell, White River, and Allen Creek of avalanches releasing on a persistent weak layer of surface hoar. Although the likelihood of triggering these avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where this layer is likely pronounced and preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":49,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":59,"length":11,"key":1},{"offset":76,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"58fqe","text":"Small (size 1-1.5) loose dry avalanches in unconsolidated snow have been reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8d0ca156-0b74-4956-b190-523a522e4b3b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1f8498c2-34b4-41ea-96b2-5440f5c42a24"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4rbc2","text":"Small, dry loose avalanches may be possible in steep, sheltered terrain where the snow is still soft. Triggering wind slabs may also be possible in extreme terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dvehn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9dskn","text":"This MIN does a great job of highlighting the lingering wind slab problem that exists in more extreme terrain.  There are a few more great MINS that shed light on recent riding conditions too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":133,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/03904f82-5dbd-4612-bfde-5c548ae1dfd3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?areas=0b23a25d-0346-4fa4-8412-faa4c3581d2a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"We are still receiving reports of persistent slab avalanches, triggered by skiers and explosives, generally large (size 2-3) with wide propagation, at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where our active persistent weak layer exists as surface hoar. Check out this great MIN describing a remotely triggered persistent slab avalanche in Kootenay Pass on Sunday. Most other MINs from the region from the past few days detail other persistent slab releases. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":276,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d08m8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92ici","text":"An explosives-triggered persistent slab in the Bonningtons on Tuesday stepped down to our early December crust layer to produce a 200 cm-deep, size 3.5 (very large!) avalanche. A similar avalanche (size 3.5, step down to December crust) occurred naturally in the same area in the first week of February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jfbu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf09c","text":"A natural storm slab cycle up to size 2 was observed Saturday. Explosive and skier controlled storm slabs to size 1.5 were produced through the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/368f8600-4347-4012-87b2-f316c6a878f3"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"A very large (size 3) natural wind slab avalanche was reported on Sunday near Valemount. It released on a northeast aspect above 2500 m and broke 100 cm deep. There was also a second-hand report of a large (size 2) wind slab on a north aspect at 1800 m near Barkerville. This avalanche was thought to have been initiated by a machine-triggered cornice fall on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agqk4","text":"Over the past week, there have been reports from Chappell, White River, and Allen Creek of avalanches releasing on a persistent weak layer of surface hoar. Although the likelihood of triggering these avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where this layer is likely pronounced and preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":49,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":59,"length":11,"key":1},{"offset":76,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"58fqe","text":"Small (size 1-1.5) loose dry avalanches in unconsolidated snow have been reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c1da1b6f-4f95-41d4-8bd0-a938c0216833"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8d0ca156-0b74-4956-b190-523a522e4b3b"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1f8498c2-34b4-41ea-96b2-5440f5c42a24"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Snowfall focused in the Coquihalla zone resulted in heightened storm slab activity over the weekend. Several natural and skier triggered avalanches averaging size 1-2 were reported. These occurred mostly on south aspects where a reactive storm slab layer formed over a slippery crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enuai","text":"In the north of the region, recent avalanche activity has mainly been limited to skier triggered wind slabs size 1-1.5, however a very notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"Suspect there is continued snow transport building slabs with the recent variable wind. A Feb 9th MIN observation shows some stiff wind affected snow over sugary facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":90,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"23e7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c9md","text":"Evidence of recent natural wind slab avalanches (likely occurring Saturday) were observed on Sunday as discussed in this MIN report. Small loose dry avalanches were also reported, in some cases likely triggered by the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7r2ce","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kv64","text":"As the recent low-density snow becomes more consolidated and forms a slab, the likelihood of avalanches may increase.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/26538c97-ab88-49b0-a4fe-147a5746ab94"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/196b8266-4b2e-46b7-85fb-a61f0ff20624"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Several small to large (size 1-3) natural, human and machine triggered wind slab avalanches were reported over the last couple days. These avalanches released on northeast through east through south aspects above 2000 m and broke 10-30 cm deep. A few of these wind slabs were solar-triggered by large cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"r7ld","text":"Over the past week, avalanche activity failing on a widespread layer of surface hoar buried 60 cm deep has decreased. How quickly this layer will gain strength is uncertain. This persistent slab problem warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where it is likely pronounced and preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nc2h","text":"Numerous small (size 1-1.5) loose dry avalanches in unconsolidated snow have been reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e971m","text":"Neighbouring forecast regions reported a couple of cornice falls yesterday, as well as a natural wind slab out of extreme terrain. Ski cuts produced a size 1 avalanche in reverse loaded terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2c8b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehtb3","text":"On Friday there was a report of a size 2 explosives triggered wind slab avalanche, as well as a few size 1 human triggered dry loose avalanches. There was also a report of several natural avalanches, potentially up to size 3, a MIN report outlining these can be found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"34ot3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v3rd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6c5dec0-fa1b-4d3b-91df-490e26c062be"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"With cold temperatures gradually robbing the upper snowpack of cohesion, observations from the past few days show a trend away from wind slab releases and toward small loose dry avalanches triggering in steep start zones with skier traffic. That said, a few more small wind slabs were still able to be triggered with ski cutting in the Whistler area on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33jes","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"474g3","text":"Notably, a size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area (northern South Coast Inland region) on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over the facet layer from late January detailed in our snowpack discussion.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ti3v","text":"On Tuesday wind slabs up to size 2 were reported by various operators. The northern part of the region had the biggest reported events with windslabs up to size 2.5 on the late January interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fjmgi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41a8b","text":"On Monday, skiers were able trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace. In the north of the region, skiers found reactive wind slabs in immediate lee features in the alpine. A handful of small (size 1-1.5) natural wind slab avalanches were observed by road patrols.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1igbr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pg6r","text":"On Sunday, 2 size 1 natural avalanches were reported in near Bear Pass, its likely that winds had more impact in the northern areas of the forecast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bi3s7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4lf96","text":"On Saturday, a size 2 persistent slab avalanche was intentionally triggered on a north aspect at 1200 m, failing down 35 cm on surface hoar. Skiers also reported a reactive weak layer down 35 cm producing cracking underfoot and sudden results in test profiles between 800 and 1100 m. In the far north, a handful of small (size 1.5) wind slab avalanches failed naturally.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Over the past couple days, there have been two reports of very large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches were thought to have released naturally, possibly due to the influence of solar radiation and a cornice trigger, and likely occurred over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6gnq","text":"Over the last few days, small (size 1-1.5) loose dry avalanches in unconsolidated snow were reported in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"en26d","text":"On Sunday and Monday, there were also reports of small (size 1) explosive-triggered avalanches breaking on a weak layer of surface hoar. Last week, a skier remotely triggered a size 2.5 persistent slab avalanche from a ridgetop near Quartz Creek, which also failed on the surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":233,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e2jkk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckrav","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1060f00f-bcc8-4cbe-917b-f58ea4dceabc"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"qsrq","text":"There were a few small human triggered avalanches reported around treeline near Pine Pass last weekend. These failed on the recently buried surface hoar layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5t1g0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"auf5v","text":"There were some other observations from throughout the region over the weekend that would suggest ongoing instability associated with that weak surface hoar layer. Reports ranged from whumpfs and shooting cracks, to visual observations of large surface hoar crystals","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ps7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9846c","text":"On February 3rd there were reports of numerous natural avalanches 20 to 40 cm in depth running at and above treeline. A southwest slope produced a size 3 natural avalanche. These avalanches presumably ran on surface hoar which was producing very touchy conditions. There are some great visuals of this activity in this MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":314,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/62bc4c44-7220-42de-9910-1906d96d2223"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"There have been no reports of avalanche activity in the region since early last week when a widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 (very large) took place in the North Shore mountains. Dense bridging layers of snow and crust are expected to have effectively neutralized the problem since that time, although some uncertainty exists with regard to higher alpine locations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported since the cold weather arrived on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mk1d","text":"Last weekend there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches released naturally, possibly due to the influence of solar radiation or cornice falls. See a photo here. A large human triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on buried surface hoar was last reported near Quartz Creek on Feb 3, and a small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche on surface hoar was reported on Monday. While there is an overall trend in decreasing likelihood of avalanches, there still remains a lingering possibility to trigger a persistent slab avalanche in isolated steep terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"485t5","text":"On Wednesday there was a size 1.5 skier triggered avalanche that failed on the late January surface hoar/facet layer. It was on a south east facing slope in the Tunnel Creek area. See MIN","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":180,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5gjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fnj8t","text":"On Tuesday there were a couple of smaller skier triggered avalanches, but of note was a remote triggered size 2 on Mt. Fernie (suspected surface hoar). Also on Tuesday, explosive control yielded wind slab avalanche results up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aqscs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"18o1j","text":"February has been a busy one for avalanche activity with human triggered avalanches going back over a week that are too numerous to list. Do some research and check out the MIN reports in our region, click here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":200,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5j7mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4df72","text":"Many thanks to the community for sharing information through the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e3d92d9c-35cc-47da-9e6e-3e8cf6f2058d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?areas=6fa00a5a-e829-4dcb-8733-c9eae75f8821"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"No significant avalanche activity has been reported since last weekend, but there have also been few observers due to the cold weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"54n8b","text":"Over the weekend there was a very large (size 3) natural wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect near Valemount, as well as a few size 2 avalanches in the Barkerville area. These included a mix of wind slab and persistent slab avalanches on a 40 cm deep surface hoar layer, mostly on treeline features (see some photos in the MIN reports here, here, and here). One was thought to have been initiated by a machine-triggered cornice fall. In the first week of February there was a flurry of persistent slab avalanche activity on the same surface hoar layer in the riding areas around Valemount and Blue River. Although the likelihood of triggering persistent slab avalanches is decreasing, this weak layer warrants assessment in open, sheltered slopes at treeline where this layer is likely pronounced and preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":340,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":346,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":356,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/df736481-95d6-4971-b7b8-716c8aa8ca85"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1407b494-5711-46d9-a904-833795008f35"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7d535bff-3285-4d4f-8d0c-b878e2fffa41"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Snowfall focused in the Coquihalla zone resulted in heightened storm slab activity over the weekend. Several natural and skier triggered avalanches averaging size 1-2 were reported. These occurred mostly on south aspects where a reactive storm slab layer formed just above a slippery crust. This reactivity has since abated. A recent (similar timing to the above) widespread natural avalanche cycle in the Mt. Outram area may have been associated with this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"38ae9","text":"A notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eokoe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74daj","text":"Recent wind slab formations are a concern throughout the region, with shooting cracks noted in windblown surface snow in the Coquihalla on Wednesday as well as a another, smaller (size 1), remote-triggered wind slab reported on 1950 m north aspect in the McGillivray area. The latter failed on our more recent (Feb 4) surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"With cold temperatures gradually robbing the upper snowpack of cohesion, observations from the past few days show a trend away from wind slab releases and toward small loose dry avalanches triggering in steep start zones with skier traffic. That said, a few more small wind slabs were still able to be triggered with ski cutting in the Whistler area on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33jes","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"474g3","text":"Notably, a size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area (northern South Coast Inland region) on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over the facet layer from late January detailed in our snowpack discussion.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Skiers triggered a large (size 2.5) avalanche on a south facing slope in K-Country (forecast region to the north of us) yesterday. Facets over an old sun crust may have played a role. You can read the MIN report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":201,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1l58o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5majg","text":"Neighbouring forecast regions reported a couple of cornice falls recently, as well as a natural wind slab out of extreme terrain. Ski cuts have been producing small avalanches avalanche in reverse loaded terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2c8b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehtb3","text":"On Friday there was a report of a size 2 explosives triggered wind slab avalanche, as well as a few size 1 human triggered dry loose avalanches. There was also a report of several natural avalanches, potentially up to size 3, a MIN report outlining these can be found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"34ot3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v3rd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/39e9cc0a-b145-475a-8330-4d1793c4bcf3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6c5dec0-fa1b-4d3b-91df-490e26c062be"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"We have many recent reports of persistent slab avalanches triggered by skiers at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where our active persistent weak layer exists as surface hoar. Check out the MIN for more details - there's a lot to see! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d08m8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92ici","text":"Another explosives-triggered persistent slab in the Bonningtons on Tuesday stepped down to our early December crust layer to produce a 200 cm-deep, size 3.5 (very large!) avalanche. A similar avalanche (size 3.5, step down to December crust) occurred naturally in the same area in the first week of February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"baq9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3pfge","text":"Observations have been dwindling over the past couple of days, but this may owe more to bitter cold temperatures keeping folks indoors than to the idea of a healing persistent slab problem. Cold may be diminishing cohesion and slab properties in the upper snowpack to a degree, but they also tend to further weaken persistent layers like we're dealing with.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Avalanche activity has started to slow down over the past few days with reports from Wednesday primarily consisting of small isolated wind slabs and dry loose avalanches (size 1). However, there were two notable human triggered avalanche just outside Glacier National Park on Wednesday where a size 2.5 and a size 3 avalanche were triggered on south and west facing alpine slopes (MIN report). This is a reminder of the lingering possibility of large persistent slab avalanches. There were numerous reports of persistent slab avalanches last weekend and earlier this week including some in lower elevation cutblocks in the southern Selkirks (here and here), a wind slab on a southeast aspect that stepped down to a deeper layer to produce a size 3 avalanche on London Ridge, and a size 1.5 skier triggered slab near Revelstoke (MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":381,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":642,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":651,"length":4,"key":2},{"offset":828,"length":10,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/701fee9e-b62c-48b5-a705-20635fc27de4"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/cc90c056-7cbf-43bf-88a2-45fd72fb2b91"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/dd8d0743-01c3-4819-bda0-73bde24cff68"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ba39191a-8583-47cf-b224-989e7bc37d88"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Avalanche activity has started to slow down over the past few days with reports from Wednesday primarily consisting of small isolated wind slabs and dry loose avalanches (size 1). However, there were two notable human triggered avalanche just outside Glacier National Park on Wednesday where a size 2.5 and a size 3 avalanche were triggered on south and west facing alpine slopes (MIN report). These persistent slab avalanches likely failed on a facet and crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":381,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ekd81","text":"Several small to large (size 1-3) wind slab avalanches were reported earlier this week, some of which were triggered by solar radiation or cornice falls. Over the past week the persistent slab problem has produced fewer avalanches than in the first week of February, but is still showing signs of instability in snowpack tests and warrants careful and cautious assessment.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/701fee9e-b62c-48b5-a705-20635fc27de4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"On Wednesday in the Terrace vicinity, natural wind slabs to size 2 were reported on various aspects. Wind slabs were also reactive to ski cutting and there was one small skier accidental reported (no involvement).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"In the south west of the region where outflow winds have been the strongest, there was a bigger cycle with natural and explosives triggered size 2-3.5.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fkm4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7dcu","text":"On Tuesday wind slabs up to size 2 were reported by various operators. The northern part of the region had the biggest reported events with windslabs up to size 2.5 on the late January interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rtr9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ejss","text":"On Monday, skiers were able trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace. In the north of the region, skiers found reactive wind slabs in immediate lee features in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported over the past week.  A few point releases from rocks on solar aspects were observed, although they did not run far or gather mass. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mk1d","text":"Last weekend there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches released naturally, possibly due to the influence of solar radiation or cornice falls. See a photo here. A large human triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on buried surface hoar was last reported near Quartz Creek on Feb 3, and a small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche on surface hoar was reported on Monday. While there is an overall trend in decreasing likelihood of avalanches, there still remains a lingering possibility to trigger a persistent slab avalanche in isolated steep terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Skiers triggered a large (size 2.5) avalanche on a south facing slope in K-Country (forecast region to the north of us) yesterday. Facets over an old sun crust may have played a role. You can read the MIN report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":201,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1l58o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5majg","text":"Neighbouring forecast regions reported a couple of cornice falls recently, as well as a natural wind slab out of extreme terrain. Ski cuts have been producing small avalanches avalanche in reverse loaded terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2c8b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehtb3","text":"On Friday there was a report of a size 2 explosives triggered wind slab avalanche, as well as a few size 1 human triggered dry loose avalanches. There was also a report of several natural avalanches, potentially up to size 3, a MIN report outlining these can be found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"34ot3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v3rd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/39e9cc0a-b145-475a-8330-4d1793c4bcf3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b6c5dec0-fa1b-4d3b-91df-490e26c062be"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"A MIN report from the Ledge Basin area on Thursday described small new wind slabs triggerable in leeward features at higher elevations, a product of recent northeast outflow winds. Similar conditions were observed on the North Shore on Friday morning.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":22,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":221,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3foqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qnrq","text":"There have been no other reports of avalanche activity in the region since early last week when a widespread natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 (very large) took place in the North Shore mountains. Dense bridging layers of snow and crust are expected to have effectively neutralized the problem since that time, although some uncertainty exists with regard to higher alpine locations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/28430ace-27b2-4d69-a746-d8901c5e67ec"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b0a12175-ee53-40ee-b32b-149fc2e72f2e"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"We have preliminary information about a large (size 3) avalanche occurring in the vicinity of Blackcomb Mountain on Friday. We will update this summary once we have more details.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br0ba","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5rk7d","text":"A bout of strong northerly winds on Thursday caused conditions in the region to change rapidly, with new and touchy wind slabs forming in many leeward terrain features. Numerous natural releases from size 1 to size 2 were observed in the Whistler area above about 1900 metres. We are awaiting further detail about a skier-triggered avalanche that occurred in the Mamquam Glacier area on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33jes","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"474g3","text":"Notably, a size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area (northern South Coast Inland region) on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over the facet layer from late January detailed in our snowpack discussion.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5q6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2n8sa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4rbc2","text":"Small, dry loose avalanches may be possible in steep, sheltered terrain where the snow is still soft. Triggering wind slabs may also be possible in extreme terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dvehn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9dskn","text":"This MIN does a great job of highlighting the lingering wind slab problem that exists in more extreme terrain.  There are a few more great MINS that shed light on recent riding conditions too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":133,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/03904f82-5dbd-4612-bfde-5c548ae1dfd3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?areas=0b23a25d-0346-4fa4-8412-faa4c3581d2a"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Recent wind slab formations are a concern throughout the region, with small (size 1.5) wind slabs able to be triggered with ski cutting on steep leeward and crossloaded slopes in the Coquihalla on Friday. A size 1, remote-triggered wind slab reported on 1950 m north aspect in the McGillivray area on Thursday. It failed on our more recent (Feb 4) surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"38ae9","text":"A notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A bout of sustained strong easterly winds prompted widespread wind slab formation and reactivity on Friday. Many 20-50 cm-deep slabs released naturally, with skier triggering and with explosives on Friday, some with remarkably wide propagation. Expect this reactivity to persist through the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cikts","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"199f9","text":"We also have many recent reports of persistent slab avalanches triggered by skiers at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where our active persistent weak layer exists as surface hoar. Check out the MIN for more details - there's a lot to see.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d08m8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92ici","text":"Another explosives-triggered persistent slab in the Bonningtons on Tuesday stepped down to our early December crust layer to produce a 200 cm-deep, size 3.5 (very large!) avalanche. A similar avalanche (size 3.5, step down to December crust) occurred naturally in the same area in the first week of February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"In the Terrace vicinity, natural wind slabs to size 2 were reported on various wind loaded and cross loaded aspects . Wind slabs were also reactive to human triggering with ski cuts in the size 1-1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"In both the far north and in the south of the region, a few natural size 3 avalanches from big features occurred.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sedf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7dcu","text":"On Tuesday wind slabs up to size 2 were reported by various operators. The northern part of the region had the biggest reported events with windslabs up to size 2.5 on the late January interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rtr9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ejss","text":"On Monday, skiers were able trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace. In the north of the region, skiers found reactive wind slabs in immediate lee features in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Small to large (size 1-3) natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches have been reported consistently throughout the week in the alpine, some of which were triggered by solar radiation or cornice falls.  This MIN report from neighboring Glacier National Park on Thursday offers a helpful visual of this avalanche activity. Operators have also reported numerous recent dry loose avalanches (size 1-1.5).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":214,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bdfmk","text":"On Friday, operators reported a large (size 2.5) natural avalanche on a southeast aspect in the alpine, breaking on a facet crust layer buried Jan 24th. Similarly, on Wednesday, there were two notable large (size 2.5-3) human-triggered avalanches reported just outside of Glacier National Park on south and west facing alpine slopes (MIN report) also failing on the persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":334,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ekd81","text":"Over the past week the persistent slab problem has produced fewer avalanches than in the first week of February, but is still showing signs of instability, particularly on south aspects in the alpine, and warrants careful assessment.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d3121f55-77d0-4ce4-baa2-40359024ffe2"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/701fee9e-b62c-48b5-a705-20635fc27de4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported over the past week.  A few point releases from rocks on solar aspects were observed, although they did not run far or gather mass. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mk1d","text":"Last weekend there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches released naturally, possibly due to the influence of solar radiation or cornice falls. See a photo here. A large human triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on buried surface hoar was last reported near Quartz Creek on Feb 3, and a small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche on surface hoar was reported on Monday. While there is an overall trend in decreasing likelihood of avalanches, there still remains a lingering possibility to trigger a persistent slab avalanche in isolated steep terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Operators on Friday reported small to large (size 1-2) wind slab avalanches near treeline and above as a result of moderate east winds. This MIN report from neighboring Glacier National Park offers a helpful visual of this avalanche activity. There continue to be reports of small dry loose avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8k3bc","text":"Observations of avalanches on the late January persistent weak layer continue to trickle in. This MIN report from Friday shows that the surface hoar remains alive and well on lower elevation cutblock features. Last week, a wind slab on a southeast aspect was thought to step-down to the late January crust/facet interface to produce a size 3 avalanche on London Ridge, and there was a size 1.5 skier triggered slab near Revelstoke (MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":98,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":432,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d3121f55-77d0-4ce4-baa2-40359024ffe2","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d3121f55-77d0-4ce4-baa2-40359024ffe2"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ba39191a-8583-47cf-b224-989e7bc37d88"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Reports from the first hours of Saturday's storm describe small (up to size 1) loose snow releases triggerable on south to west aspects at treeline on the North Shore. Formation of new wind slabs was observed on northwest aspects. Expect these hazards to be a couple of notches more dangerous on Sunday as snow accumulates and elevated winds continue to shift around.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"qsrq","text":"This older avalanche was spotted around Tete Juane, it likely ran before the cold snap. Other than that there have been no recent avalanche observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":20,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5kj00","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4i3o8","text":"During the first week of February there were small human triggered avalanches around Pine Pass and other observations that suggest the late January surface hoar isn't going to go away anytime soon. There are some great visuals of that activity in this MIN. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":247,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f5975ac9-9dd9-4398-b832-a03dda0ead70"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/62bc4c44-7220-42de-9910-1906d96d2223"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"There are recent reports in the South Rockies region of human triggered avalanches on a persistent weak layer of feathery surface hoar. One of the groups made a  MIN report for us, check it out. There was also a report of a few natural cornice triggered avalanches in headwall features suspected from the last 36  hours.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"45rnk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97uqk","text":"Skiers triggered a large (size 2.5) avalanche on a south facing slope in K-Country (forecast region to the north of us) on Thursday. Facets over an old sun crust may have played a role. You can read the MIN report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":203,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1l58o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5majg","text":"Ski cuts have been producing small avalanches avalanche in reverse loaded terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2c8b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehtb3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34ot3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1v3rd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/69054d1a-8b7b-4b3c-abc5-e96b71b81381"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/39e9cc0a-b145-475a-8330-4d1793c4bcf3"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"In the Terrace vicinity, recent natural wind slabs to size 2 have been reported on various wind loaded and cross loaded aspects. Wind slabs were also reactive to human triggering with ski cuts in the size 1-1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"On Friday in the far north and in the south of the region, a few natural size 3 avalanches from big features occurred.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sedf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7dcu","text":"On Tuesday wind slabs up to size 2 were reported by various operators. The northern part of the region had the biggest reported events with windslabs up to size 2.5 on the late January interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rtr9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ejss","text":"On Monday, skiers were able trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Recent wind slab formations are a concern throughout the region, with small (size 1.5) wind slabs able to be triggered with ski cutting on steep leeward and crossloaded slopes in the Coquihalla on Friday. A few more small natural wind slab releases were observed in the north of the region on Friday. A size 1, remote-triggered wind slab reported on 1950 m north aspect in the McGillivray area on Thursday. It failed on our more recent (Feb 4) surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"38ae9","text":"A notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area on Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A bout of sustained strong easterly winds prompted widespread wind slab formation and reactivity on Friday and to a slightly lesser extent on Saturday. Many 20-50 cm-deep slabs released naturally, with skier triggering and with explosives on Friday, some with remarkably wide propagation. Expect this reactivity to persist through Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cikts","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"199f9","text":"We also have many reports in the last week of persistent slab avalanches triggered by skiers at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where our active persistent weak layer exists as surface hoar. Check out the MIN for more details - there's a lot to see.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d08m8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92ici","text":"Another explosives-triggered persistent slab in the Bonningtons on Tuesday stepped down to our early December crust layer to produce a 200 cm-deep, size 3.5 (very large!) avalanche. A similar avalanche (size 3.5, step down to December crust) occurred naturally in the same area in the first week of February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Recent wind slab formations are widespread in the region, with small (size 1.5) wind slabs able to be triggered with ski cutting on steep leeward and crossloaded slopes in the Coquihalla on Friday and Saturday. Check out this MIN report for a great example of layered/obscured wind slabs reactive to skier triggering in the south of the region. Another MIN detailing an avalanche involvement in the north of the region gives a clear picture of hazards perched on alpine features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":324,"length":5,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":399,"length":5,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":226,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":352,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"38ae9","text":"A notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass area last Monday. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fb49c248-1424-4370-af60-56f0d1aeaa94"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/770c4b30-37a8-437a-8253-114a4793c507"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"A bout of sustained strong east and northeast winds prompted widespread wind slab formation and reactivity on Friday and to a slightly lesser extent on Saturday. Many 20-50 cm-deep slabs released naturally, with skier triggering and with explosives on Friday, some with remarkably wide propagation. Having formed over weak, faceted grains, these wind slab hazards may persist for quite a bit longer than usual.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cikts","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"199f9","text":"We also have many reports in from last week of persistent slab avalanches triggered by skiers at elevations around treeline (1800-2000 m) where a persistent weak layer exists as surface hoar. Check out the 7-day MIN for more details. Persistent slab avalanche activity has been on the decline more recently, but subtle factors like diminishing slab properties and savvy terrain use may account for this trend. Professionals in the region continue to highlight persistent slabs as an ongoing concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d08m8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"92ici","text":"Another explosives-triggered persistent slab in the Bonningtons last Tuesday stepped down to our early December crust layer to produce a 200 cm-deep, size 3.5 (very large!) avalanche. A similar avalanche (size 3.5, step down to December crust) occurred naturally in the same area in the first week of February.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ljbe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8d33l","text":"Reports from the first days of our building storm pattern describe small (up to size 1) loose snow releases triggerable on south to west aspects at treeline on the North Shore as well as new wind slabs forming initially on northwest aspects. Expect conditions to be a couple of notches more dangerous, affecting all aspects and elevations on Monday as snowfall increases and elevated winds continue to shift around.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1tc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"Natural wind slabs to size 2 have been reported on various wind loaded and cross loaded aspects due to the outflow wind cycle. Wind slabs have also been reactive to human triggering with ski cuts in the size 1-1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43v3e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4no6j","text":"On Saturday explosives control around the region triggered cornice and wind slabs, mostly in the size 1-2 range with the odd larger result with big cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"It is worth remembering that skiers were able trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace last week, although there are no recent reports of avalanches failing on this layer, it is still propagating in some snowpack tests.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Over the weekend, numerous small to large (up to size 2) natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported across a wide range of aspects above 2100 m that broke 10-40 cm deep. These MIN reports, both from Mt. Brennan on Saturday (here and here), offer helpful examples of this avalanche activity. There continue to be reports of small (size 1-1.5) dry loose avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":244,"length":5,"key":0},{"offset":253,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8k3bc","text":"Observations of avalanches on the late January persistent weak layer continue to trickle in. This MIN report from Joss Mountain on Friday shows that the surface hoar remains reactive on lower elevation cutblock features. Last week, a wind slab on a southeast aspect was thought to step-down to the late January crust/facet interface to produce a size 3 avalanche on London Ridge, and there was a size 1.5 skier triggered slab near Revelstoke (MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":98,"length":10,"key":2},{"offset":443,"length":10,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d11ed45e-4d45-46d6-9aa7-3855177d4808"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7ac863e9-30cd-47f4-b2b3-e417406e0f54"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ba39191a-8583-47cf-b224-989e7bc37d88"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Over the weekend, observers reported several large cornice falls and numerous small to large (up to size 2) natural and skier-triggered wind slab avalanches on slopes facing northwest, west, and southwest above 2400 m. An explosive triggered avalanche reportedly stepped down to a deeper layer. A few point releases from rocks on solar aspects were also observed, although they did not run far or gather mass. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mk1d","text":"Last weekend there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches released naturally, possibly due to the influence of solar radiation or cornice falls. See a photo here. A large human triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on buried surface hoar was last reported near Quartz Creek on Feb 3, and a small (size 1) explosive triggered avalanche on surface hoar was reported on Monday. While there is an overall trend in decreasing likelihood of avalanches, there still remains a lingering possibility to trigger a persistent slab avalanche in isolated steep terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"Early reports from Monday show that the 15 to 25 cm of storm snow is not bonding well to the old weak surface, and the warmer temperatures have made avalanches quite sensitive to triggering.There are some tremendous visuals in this MIN report.  Avalanche are expected to be sensitive to human triggering Tuesday as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":232,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/68ad664f-3a14-4409-837d-8dbf51c64074"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"qsrq","text":"There were a few reports of human triggered avalanches over the weekend including some small (size 1.5) sled triggered slab avalanches near Renshaw (MIN report) and some small dry loose avalanches in northern parts of the region where the persistent weak layer is shallowly buried. Prior to the cold snap, during the first week of February, there were numerous small human triggered avalanches on the same problematic persistent weak layer as well as some large natural avalanches. There are some great visuals of that activity in this MIN. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":531,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2fcdb3c9-4e52-40f0-a748-476058e7a7bb"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/62bc4c44-7220-42de-9910-1906d96d2223"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Over the weekend, numerous small to large (up to size 2) natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported across a wide range of aspects above 2000 m that broke 15-50 cm deep. This MIN report from near Eagle Pass offers a helpful visual of this avalanche activity. Operators have also reported numerous recent dry loose avalanches (size 1-1.5).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bdfmk","text":"Observations of avalanches on the late January persistent weak layer continue to trickle in. This MIN report from the Gorge on Friday is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved. On Friday, operators reported a large (size 2.5) natural avalanche on a southeast aspect in the alpine, releasing on the facet layer. Similarly, last week, there were two notable large (size 2.5-3) human-triggered avalanches reported just outside of Glacier National Park on south and west facing alpine slopes (MIN report) also failing on a combination of facets with a crust. Over the past week the persistent slab problem has produced fewer avalanches than in the first week of February, but is still showing signs of instability and warrants careful assessment.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":98,"length":10,"key":1},{"offset":540,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e1bfe55-4022-418e-9eed-147fb573188d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/701fee9e-b62c-48b5-a705-20635fc27de4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Over the weekend, numerous small to large (up to size 2) natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported across a wide range of aspects above 2100 m that broke 10-50 cm deep. These MIN reports, both from Mt. Brennan on Saturday (here and here), offer helpful examples of this avalanche activity. There continue to be reports of small (size 1-1.5) dry loose avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":244,"length":5,"key":0},{"offset":253,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8k3bc","text":"Observations of avalanches on the late January persistent weak layer continue to trickle in. This MIN report from Joss Mountain on Friday shows that the surface hoar remains reactive on lower elevation cutblock features. Last week, a wind slab on a southeast aspect was thought to step-down to the late January crust/facet interface to produce a size 3 avalanche on London Ridge, and there was a size 1.5 skier triggered slab near Revelstoke (MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":98,"length":10,"key":2},{"offset":443,"length":10,"key":3}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d11ed45e-4d45-46d6-9aa7-3855177d4808"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7ac863e9-30cd-47f4-b2b3-e417406e0f54"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ba39191a-8583-47cf-b224-989e7bc37d88"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Several skier triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were reported on Sunday on usually and reverse loaded terrain features. Natural avalanche activity of up to size 3 was reported as well dating a couple days back. Reports on whumpfing and cracking of the upper snowpack were varied. Some parties experienced whumpfs and cracks (see this MIN report) whereas others didn't (see this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":346,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":390,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"fsv54","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3sbct","text":"A skier accidentally triggered a size 1.5 wind slab in a reverse loaded feature on the Alberta side of the region on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjqks","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93bi1","text":"There are recent reports in the South Rockies region of human triggered avalanches on a persistent weak layer of feathery surface hoar. One of the groups made a  MIN report for us, check it out. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7a97d399-e283-4265-9db0-8536a848aadb"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/16af77e5-d4fd-4124-8a38-f5b7e32b9211"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/69054d1a-8b7b-4b3c-abc5-e96b71b81381"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Over the weekend, observers reported large cornice falls and several small to large (up to size 2) natural and skier-triggered wind slab avalanches on slopes facing northwest, west, and southwest above 2400 m. An explosive triggered avalanche reportedly stepped down to a deeper layer. A few point releases from rocks on solar aspects were also observed, although they did not run far or gather mass. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mk1d","text":"Last weekend there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine. These avalanches released naturally, possibly due to the influence of solar radiation or cornice falls. See a photo here. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) released on a persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9vns5","text":"On Monday, skiers triggered a size 1 avalanche in the alpine from a short distance away. On Sunday skiers triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 on open features at the treeline/alpine interface in the Lizard Range and Tunnel Creek. These failed on the late January persistent surface hoar layer (see this MIN as an example). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":298,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e4mfd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aurnu","text":"Despite the lack of snow, there has been an increase in activity on the persistent weak layer. On Thursday and Friday there were human and remote triggered avalanches up to size 2 reported. Locations like Mount Fernie, 2000, Liverwurst and McDermid were a few location examples. Some avalanches were triggered from a distance away. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"10ohk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"42u0","text":"February has been a busy one for avalanche activity with human triggered avalanches going back well over a week that are too numerous to list. Do some research and check out the MIN reports in our region when planning your trip, you can read them here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":229,"length":22,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d35cc96b-95a0-4ac6-92b6-571bcf342c97"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions?areas=6fa00a5a-e829-4dcb-8733-c9eae75f8821&areas=505a3b20-0f76-431a-934e-8f68baedeb19"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"On Sunday a size 3 natural avalanche was observed on a southwest facing alpine feature in the north of the region.  MIN reports from Sunday detail a lot of good skiing in wind sheltered terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dge24","text":"Recent wind slab formations are widespread in the region, with small (size 1.5) wind slabs triggered with ski cutting on wind loaded slopes in the Coquihalla on Friday and Saturday. Check out this MIN report for a great example of layered/obscured wind slabs reactive to skier triggering in the south of the region. Another MIN detailing an avalanche involvement in the north of the region gives a clear picture of hazards perched on alpine features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":295,"length":5,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":370,"length":5,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":323,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ac88t","text":"A notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered (from a distance) by a group of skiers in the McGillivray Pass February 8th. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 metres. It was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fb49c248-1424-4370-af60-56f0d1aeaa94"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/770c4b30-37a8-437a-8253-114a4793c507"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"Natural wind slabs to size 2 have been reported on various wind loaded and cross loaded aspects. These wind slabs were formed by the recent outflow winds. Wind slabs have also been reactive to human triggering with ski cuts in the size 1-1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43v3e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4no6j","text":"On Saturday explosives control triggered cornice and wind slabs, mostly size 1-2 with the odd larger result with big cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"It is worth remembering that skiers were able to trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace last week. Although there are no recent reports of avalanches failing on this layer, it is still propagating in some snowpack tests.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"aqp5i","text":"Wind slabs have been reactive to human triggering in wind loaded and cross loaded features over the weekend. Most ski cut results have been of size 1 to 1.5, but bigger terrain features could propagate wider and produce larger avalanches! On Saturday hard wind slabs were easy to trigger in the Crater Lake area as evidenced by this MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":328,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bjhgv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5tbvq","text":"In the Babine area a field team noted numerous size 1-2 wind slabs in the alpine on Saturday from the past 36 hours. They also posted this MIN from the Onion. This is in line with other avalanche observations from the outflow wind cycle like this size 2 near Miller Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":5,"key":1},{"offset":247,"length":25,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"onv2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pin7","text":"In the southwest of the region, two natural cornice triggered avalanches of size 2.5 and size 3 were reported on Friday and Sunday. They probably released during the outflow wind cycle.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fb7f4ce8-7b84-4bba-8a09-d85cf474062a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8c73ad7b-4f19-4a21-ac5c-59daeb713035"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e69bdac8-4f9a-42c1-a877-505b252dd1a2"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Since Monday, there have been several reports of small to very large (1.5-3) natural and human-triggered wind slab avalanches across a wide range of aspects above 2200 m. This MIN report from near Eagle Pass offers a helpful visual of this avalanche activity. Operators have also reported numerous small dry loose avalanches (size 1-1.5).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":176,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bdfmk","text":"Over the past week, the late January persistent weak layer has produced fewer avalanches than in the first week of February, but is still showing signs of instability and warrants assessment. On Friday, operators reported a large (size 2.5) natural avalanche on a southeast aspect in the alpine, releasing on facets. This MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":322,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9e1bfe55-4022-418e-9eed-147fb573188d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"Over the weekend, observers reported several small human-triggered wind slabs at treeline and alpine elevations in areas west in the region (see the MIN reports here and here). A MIN report near Valemount reported small loose dry avalanches on steep terrain in the trees.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":170,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":179,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"54n8b","text":"Earlier in February, there was widespread avalanche activity on a weak layer of buried surface hoar, mostly on treeline features (see some photos in the MIN reports here, here, and here). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":165,"length":4,"key":3},{"offset":171,"length":4,"key":4},{"offset":181,"length":4,"key":5}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/51379bc1-20a0-440e-8aad-15da6a8efae1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a75a9107-7392-4983-8694-9555d5e76359"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/343e5774-a154-4a53-9a79-b068bee489e8"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/df736481-95d6-4971-b7b8-716c8aa8ca85"}},"4":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1407b494-5711-46d9-a904-833795008f35"}},"5":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7d535bff-3285-4d4f-8d0c-b878e2fffa41"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9vns5","text":"On Monday, skiers triggered size 1 avalanches at treeline and in the alpine on northeast aspects. One avalanche was triggered from a short distance away (see this MIN report). On Sunday skiers triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 on open features at the treeline/alpine interface in the Lizard Range and Tunnel Creek. These failed on the late January persistent surface hoar layer (see this MIN as an example). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":385,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"e4mfd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aurnu","text":"On Thursday and Friday there were human and remote triggered avalanches up to size 2 reported. Locations like Mount Fernie, 2000, Liverwurst and McDermid were a few location examples. Some avalanches were triggered from a distance away. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1f6cbcd9-5d0a-4de8-bc87-6c100b22a343"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d35cc96b-95a0-4ac6-92b6-571bcf342c97"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"Natural wind slabs to size 2 have been reported on various wind loaded and cross loaded aspects over the weekend. These wind slabs were formed by the recent outflow winds. Wind slabs have also been reactive to human triggering with ski cuts in the size 1-1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43v3e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4no6j","text":"On Saturday explosives control triggered cornice and wind slabs, mostly size 1-2 with the odd larger result with big cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"It is worth remembering that skiers were able to trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace last week. Although there are no recent reports of avalanches failing on this layer, it is still propagating in some snowpack tests.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6e55m","text":"Several dry loose avalanches up to size 2.5 on steep terrain were reported on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b40tt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4rmel","text":"Natural wind slabs to size 2 have been reported on various wind loaded and cross loaded aspects over the weekend. These wind slabs were formed by the recent outflow winds. Wind slabs have also been reactive to human triggering with ski cuts in the size 1-1.5 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43v3e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4no6j","text":"On Saturday explosives control triggered cornice and wind slabs, mostly size 1-2 with the odd larger result with big cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tc6a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2eqbf","text":"It is worth remembering that skiers were able to trigger unsupported pillows failing on surface hoar down 25-40 cm near Terrace last week. Although there are no recent reports of avalanches failing on this layer, it is still propagating in some snowpack tests.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886p1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e593s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8191d","text":"A few wind slab avalanches were triggered by riders in the north of the region on Sunday and Monday, but in general avalanche conditions have been quiet.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3s8kv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ete42","text":"The likelihood of triggering new wind and storm slab avalanches will increase quickly as the snow falls and the wind blows Thursday and into the weekend. This is a good time to dial back your terrain choices, with some uncertainty on if/when the buried weak layer will become reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a86rl","text":"Avalanche activity has tapered since last weekend.  No significant activity to report from Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdtp5","text":"In the adjacent Glacier National Park Region there were some large  natural wind slab avalanches reported from extreme north facing terrain  features on Monday.  A similar natural avalanche from extreme terrain was reported from the southern portion of this region on Monday too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fopb","text":"On Saturday, there was a notable MIN report of a human-triggered wind slab on a southeast aspect in the alpine that stepped-down to deeper persistent weak layers to produce a very large avalanche that ran full path and destroyed mature timber. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":33,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"39rvd","text":"The second week of February produced fewer persistent slab avalanches than the first week of February.  But, the late January persistent weak  layer is still showing signs of instability and warrants assessment. This MIN report from Joss Mountain on Friday shows that the surface hoar remains reactive on lower elevation cutblock features.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":217,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e81c6c40-c494-46b7-914c-dd9718d30dcd"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Since Monday, there have been several reports of small dry loose avalanches initiating from rocks on solar aspects or in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b2h3","text":"Over the weekend, observers reported large cornice falls and several small to large (up to size 2) natural and skier-triggered wind slab avalanches on westerly aspects above 2400 m. An explosive triggered avalanche reportedly stepped down to a deeper layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Avalanche activity over the last few days has been limited to small dry loose avalanches (size 1-1.5). In the adjacent Glacier National Park Region there were some large natural wind slab avalanches reported from extreme north facing terrain features on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdfmk","text":"The second week of February produced fewer persistent slab avalanches than the first week of February.  But, the late January persistent weak layer is still showing signs of instability and warrants assessment. Last Friday, operators reported a large (size 2.5) natural avalanche on a southeast aspect in the alpine, releasing on facets. This MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":343,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"In the neighbouring Cariboo region on Wednesday a surprisingly large human triggered avalanche was reported on a northwest facing feature at treeline.  A similarly sized skier triggered avalanche was also reported near Revelstoke Wednesday on a steep west facing slope around 1600 m. These are great examples of the strange conditions created by reverse wind loading and may be a portent of things to come as the weekend trends warm and stormy.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"75aet","text":"Previous to this, avalanche activity this week has been limited to small dry loose avalanches (size 1-1.5). In the adjacent Glacier National Park Region there were some large natural wind slab avalanches reported from extreme north facing terrain features on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdfmk","text":"The second week of February produced fewer persistent slab avalanches than the first week of February. But, the late January persistent weak layer is still showing signs of instability and warrants assessment. This MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":215,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b05a04fa-1de4-4a3f-9ec1-014329d86d48"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"On Tuesday and Wednesday a few wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by explosives and released naturally. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mp34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96caj","text":"Several wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by skiers and released naturally at treeline and in the alpine on Monday. Human triggered avalanches were reported north of Crowsnest Pass. The avalanches were triggered on east aspects on mellow slopes in the alpine and at the treeline/alpine interface (see this MIN report). The failure plane of these avalanches is likely the late January persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar, sugary facets or a crust/facet combination. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":321,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8aal1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahgvb","text":"Several skier triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were reported on Sunday on usually and reverse loaded terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ea92fd56-bbe1-419a-a149-cac99e81c6be"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"There were some preliminary reports of dry loose avalanches reactive to skiers in the North Shore mountains on Friday, as more snow accumulates we will expect to see reactive storm slab avalanches in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4i8hq","text":"Otherwise, the last notable avalanche activity was on Monday when there were numerous size 1-1.5 human triggered avalanches during an active storm slab event.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8191d","text":"A few wind slab avalanches were triggered by riders in the north of the region earlier in the week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3s8kv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ete42","text":"The likelihood of triggering new wind and storm slab avalanches will increase quickly as the snow falls and the wind blows into the weekend. This is a good time to dial back your terrain choices, with some uncertainty on if/when the buried weak layer will become reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"flri5","text":"New snow is beginning to stack up and plenty more is on the way which may lead to a natural avalanche cycle as we progress through the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8g35l","text":"This surprisingly large human triggered avalanche from near Wells Wednesday is a great example of the strange conditions that are created by reverse wind loading.  Huge thanks to the reporting party for sharing this with the community.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":23,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b05a04fa-1de4-4a3f-9ec1-014329d86d48"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"On Friday storm slabs began to form and were sensitive to human triggering, this MIN from Friday is a great example of that activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":75,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"enm2m","text":"In the neighbouring Cariboo region on Wednesday a surprisingly large human triggered avalanche was reported on a northwest facing feature at treeline.  A similarly sized skier triggered avalanche was also reported near Revelstoke Wednesday on a steep west facing slope around 1600 m. These are great examples of the strange conditions created by reverse wind loading and may be a portent of things to come as the weekend trends warm and stormy.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":18,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"75aet","text":"The second week of February produced fewer persistent slab avalanches than the first week of February. But, the late January persistent weak layer is still showing signs of instability and a conservative approach is critical as this storm begins to add weight to it. This old MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may reactivate this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":276,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c5271097-8b71-454b-9563-b69a365f17ac"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b05a04fa-1de4-4a3f-9ec1-014329d86d48"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"New wind slabs were reactive on Friday, with reports of size 1 human triggered avalanches on smaller slopes and size 2 natural and explosive triggered avalanches on bigger slopes. Between Tuesday and Thursday there were several small (size 1-1.5) human-triggered wind slab avalanches, as well as some dry loose and wet loose avalanches in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2hcmf","text":"There was some notable avalanche activity towards the end of last week and last weekend, as a bout of strong northerly winds formed large wind slabs in unusual places (eg. south, southeast, and southwest facing slopes). This created a tricky problem that resulted in a string of serious avalanche accidents. On Feb 11 two skiers were caught in a natural wind slab avalanche in a couloir on Mamquam Mountain, resulting in serious injuries. On Feb 12, a fatal avalanche was triggered by skiers at 2200 m on a west-facing slope on Phalanx Mountain (a size 2.5 wind slab). On Feb 12, another fatal avalanche was triggered by skiers at 1700 m on a treed southwest-facing slope in the Brandywine valley (a size 1 wind slab). See the incident reports here and here for details. These wind slabs have decreased in reactivity over the past the week, however may still present as a problem with the stress of new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":744,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":753,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-phalanx-mountain-20210212"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-brandywine-bowl-20210213"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"Several explosives triggered slab avalanches up to size 2 and several natural and skier triggered dry loose and wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were reported on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cr9hn","text":"On Tuesday and Wednesday a few wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by explosives and released naturally. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mp34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96caj","text":"Several wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by skiers and released naturally at treeline and in the alpine on Monday. Human triggered avalanches were reported north of Crowsnest Pass. The avalanches were triggered on east aspects on mellow slopes in the alpine and at the treeline/alpine interface (see this MIN report). The failure plane of these avalanches is likely the late January persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar, sugary facets or a crust/facet combination. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":321,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ea92fd56-bbe1-419a-a149-cac99e81c6be"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"There have been a few reports of small loose dry avalanches running in the facets this week, no other avalanche activity to report. Cornices remain large and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b2h3","text":"Last weekend, observers reported large cornice falls and several small to large (up to size 2) natural and skier-triggered wind slab avalanches on westerly aspects above 2400 m. An explosive triggered avalanche reportedly stepped down to a deeper layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Minimal avalanche activity has been reported since Monday, with only some small (size 1) wind slabs reactive to skiers on Tuesday and Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9pa6o","text":"Wind slab avalanches were much more reactive last weekend, with numerous avalanches on northwest, north, northeast, and east facing features above 1900 m. These avalanches ranged between size 1-2, with 20-50 cm thick slabs triggered naturally, with explosives, and by skiers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32hjp","text":"Persistent slab avalanche activity has also quieted down over the past week. In the first 2 weeks of February there were many reports of avalanches triggered by skiers at treeline elevations (1800-2000 m) where a persistent weak layer exists as surface hoar. The drop in activity could be accounted for by subtle factors like diminishing slab properties or possibly by savvy terrain use. Professionals in the region continue to highlight persistent slabs as a lingering concern. There have also been 2 very large explosive triggered avalanches in the Bonningtons in the past month (most recently on Feb 9). These avalanches stepped down to our early December crust layer to produce a 200 cm deep, size 3.5 avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"On Friday storm slabs began to form and were sensitive to human triggering, this MIN from Friday is a great example of that activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":75,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"enm2m","text":"In the neighbouring Cariboo region on Wednesday a surprisingly large human triggered avalanche was reported on a northwest facing feature at treeline.  A similarly sized skier triggered avalanche was also reported near Revelstoke Wednesday on a steep west facing slope around 1600 m. These are great examples of the strange conditions created by reverse wind loading and may be a portent of things to come as the weekend trends warm and stormy.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":50,"length":18,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"75aet","text":"The second week of February produced fewer persistent slab avalanches than the first week of February. But, the late January persistent weak layer is still showing signs of instability and a conservative approach is critical as this storm begins to add weight to it. This old MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may reactivate this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":276,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/c5271097-8b71-454b-9563-b69a365f17ac"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b05a04fa-1de4-4a3f-9ec1-014329d86d48"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8191d","text":"There have been no reports of avalanches in past few days, however there were several reports of cracking and whumpfing on Friday as outlined in these MIN posts here and here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":170,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3s8kv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ete42","text":"Expect wind, storm and persistent slab avalanche activity to increase as the snow falls and the wind howls Saturday night and through the day Sunday. This is a good time to dial back your terrain choices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/875a55ec-7318-11eb-b6e5-3ecf662a4ebf"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0f8cd602-17b6-4f27-81ca-d159122588a8"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"There have been a few reports of small natural wind slabs and loose dry avalanches running in the facets this week. Cornices remain large and fragile but there have been no reports of cornice falls since last weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i1gu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Limited reactivity has been observed in the recent low density snow as it fell cold and unconsolidated, with storm slab activity isolated to areas kissed by the wind. As temperatures rise and winds ramp up Sunday, increased storm slab activity is expected at all elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rglf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jtde","text":"Last week, older winds slabs in cross and reverse-loaded terrain features surprised a number of skiers, triggering avalanches up to size 2.5. This MIN report describes one such event on a southeast aspect in the alpine that stepped-down to deeper persistent weak layers to produce a very large avalanche that ran full path and destroyed mature timber. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b9ien","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7p3pm","text":"Persistent slab avalanche activity has dwindled since the beginning of February but  a conservative approach is critical as this storm begins to add weight to it. This old MIN report from Joss Mountain is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may reactivate this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e81c6c40-c494-46b7-914c-dd9718d30dcd"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"No notable avalanche activity has been reported since the last decent storm on Monday. With the sheer amount of precipitation expected on Sunday and Monday we can certainly expect avalanche activity, however there is some uncertainty about the transitions between snow and rain which will impact the exact character of the avalanches (e.g. dry storm slabs vs. wet loose). The greatest danger will be on slopes that accumulate lots of fresh snow before it turns to rain. High alpine terrain in the region may not receive any rain, resulting in enormous amounts of snow and extra dangerous conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"The main story on Sunday will be new storm and wind slabs with the incoming storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5lkr9","text":"A small 15 cm storm on Friday resulted in in several small (size 1) human triggered storm and wind slabs, with explosive control producing some larger (size 2) avalanches on bigger terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dei1n","text":"There was some notable avalanche activity a week ago after a bout of northerly winds formed wind slabs in unusual places (eg. south, southeast, and southwest facing slopes). On Feb 11, two skiers were caught in a natural wind slab avalanche in a couloir on Mamquam Mountain, resulting in serious injuries. On Feb 12, a fatal avalanche was triggered by skiers at 2200 m on a west-facing slope on Phalanx Mountain (a size 2.5 wind slab). On Feb 12, another fatal avalanche was triggered by skiers at 1700 m on a treed southwest-facing slope in the Brandywine valley (a size 1 wind slab). See the incident reports here and here for details. These old wind slabs have decreased in reactivity over the past the week, however may still present as a problem with the stress of new snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":611,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":620,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-phalanx-mountain-20210212"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-brandywine-bowl-20210213"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"Most recent reports show natural and skier triggered wind slab avalanches to size 1 and 1.5 in the alpine and treeline on Saturday as outlined in this MIN post here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":160,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"With lots of new snow","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/yukon?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/428dc1ce-73ac-11eb-b1ab-76d1e0c52605"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f8mui","text":"On Friday, skiers easily ski cut fresh size 1 wind slabs. Whumpfing and cracking were reported in wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bp24f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5icsv","text":"Several explosives triggered slab avalanches up to size 2 and several natural and skier triggered dry loose and wind slab avalanches up to size 1.5 were reported on Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cr9hn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7e6d8","text":"On Tuesday and Wednesday a few wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by explosives and released naturally. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mp34","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96caj","text":"Several wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were triggered by skiers and released naturally at treeline and in the alpine on Monday. Human triggered avalanches were reported north of Crowsnest Pass. The avalanches were triggered on east aspects on mellow slopes in the alpine and at the treeline/alpine interface (see this MIN report). The failure plane of these avalanches is likely the late January persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar, sugary facets or a crust/facet combination. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":321,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ea92fd56-bbe1-419a-a149-cac99e81c6be"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"On Friday, skiers triggered several thin (size 1) storm slab and dry loose avalanches in the 15 cm of new snow. Explosive control also produced a few larger (size 2) storm slabs that were up to 50 cm thick. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9uc2u","text":"Minimal significant avalanche activity was reported between Tuesday and Thursday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fu3qq","text":"Last weekend there were numerous wind slab avalanches on northwest, north, northeast, and east facing features, while in the first two weeks of February there were many reports of human triggered persistent slab avalanches. The persistent slab avalanches failed on a surface hoar layer that is now 50-100 cm deep and is most prevalent at treeline elevations. There have also been 2 very large explosive triggered avalanches in the Bonningtons in the past month (most recently on Feb 9) that stepped down to the early December crust to produce a 200 cm deep, size 3.5 avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"The main story on Sunday will be new storm and wind slabs with the incoming storm. On Friday, the beginning of the storm already resulting in some small (size 1) reactive wind slabs in the Coquihalla (see MIN reports here and here). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":217,"length":5,"key":0},{"offset":226,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cipqo","text":"Last weekend there were several reports of large (size 2-3) natural wind slab avalanches across the region, as well as some human triggered avalanches such as this notable avalanche on in the Duffey (MIN report). Another notable size 3 (very large) persistent slab was remotely triggered by skiers at McGillivray Pass on Feb 8. This occurred on a southwest aspect at 2400 m and was described as a hard wind slab formed over our facet layer from late January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":200,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fae02ef2-a544-4950-92fd-2f4e3fb6cb4e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/739f8b4d-4337-4745-ba3a-845b47a0ae59"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/770c4b30-37a8-437a-8253-114a4793c507"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Periods of heavy snowfall and wind will likely drive a natural avalanche cycle on Sunday night, while lower elevations may experience wet loose avalanches triggered by the rain. Preliminary reports from Sunday suggest the first 15 cm of storm snow was reactive to human triggering, and these reactive storm slabs will get thicker overnight. Natural and human triggered avalanches will remain likely at treeline and alpine elevations across many parts of the region on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hcd1","text":"Many human-triggered avalanches have been triggered on the buried weak layer described in the snowpack summary. Check here for the most recent event and otherwise scroll through the loads of MINs on the map or list view. In general, the avalanches were small to large (size 1-2), around 40 to 70 cm thick, most commonly occurring at treeline elevation but also below treeline in open trees, and they have released on surprisingly low angle terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":210,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4ubge","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ata71","text":"Looking towards Monday, an avalanche cycle may occur if the forecasted precipitation occurs, with storm, wind, and persistent slabs at treeline and alpine elevations and loose wet avalanches below treeline. It will be a good day to avoid avalanche terrain!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2953627b-2045-4a8c-a96e-192b4fee1ca5"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f996v","text":"A natural avalanche cycle has likely occurred across the region from periods of rapid snow and rain accumulation. Many large storm slab avalanches were reported, although we may not see the evidence of the cycle until the skies clear.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eurfd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8mg11","text":"Similar avalanche activity may continue into Monday as more snow and strong wind are forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Avalanche observations are currently limited to reports from the start of the storm on Saturday and Sunday with thin storm slabs already showing signs of being reactive. There will likely be a natural avalanche cycle across many parts of the region on Sunday and Monday night. On Monday, storm slabs will be primed for human triggering at higher elevations, while natural activity may continue in the alpine. Danger will likely be greater in southern parts of the region that get more snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"33dmt","text":"A natural avalanche cycle has likely occurred across the region from periods of rapid snow accumulation as well as rain at lower elevations. We may not see the evidence of the cycle until the storm dissipates and the  skies clear.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5r0oa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bj7jt","text":"Looking ahead, similar avalanche activity may continue into Monday as more snow and strong wind are forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ahuno","text":"Many small to large (size 1 to 2) wind slab avalanches have been triggered within the past week, such as this one.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4o0rf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di3qn","text":"Looking forward, new storm and wind slabs will form and likely be reactive to human traffic. Natural avalanche activity may occur, so best to stay well away from concerning avalanche terrain on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0425318d-73d8-11eb-8d86-0a6f320fc941"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Preliminary reports from neighboring regions Sunday include numerous natural, as well as skier and explosive controlled storm slab avalanches showing wide propagation size 1-3 in the northern areas of South Columbias and a natural cycle was observed in Glacier National Park on Saturday and Sunday, with storm slab avalanches up to size 3 running in steep alpine gully features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"vlqc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enm2m","text":"Last week, older winds slabs in cross and reverse-loaded terrain features surprised a number of skiers, triggering avalanches up to size 2.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5e7n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fdk","text":"Persistent slab avalanche activity has dwindled since the beginning of February but  a conservative approach is critical as this storm begins to add weight to it. This old MIN report from Joss Mountain is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may reactivate this weekend. This old MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may see a resurgence of reactivity in the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":337,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Preliminary reports from Sunday include numerous natural, as well as skier and explosive controlled storm slab avalanches showing wide propagation size 1-3. A natural cycle was observed in neighboring Glacier National Park on Saturday and Sunday, with storm slab avalanches up to size 3 running in steep alpine gully features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rglf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jtde","text":"Last week, older winds slabs in cross and reverse-loaded terrain features surprised a number of skiers, triggering avalanches up to size 2.5. This MIN report describes one such event on a southeast aspect in the alpine that stepped-down to deeper persistent weak layers to produce a very large avalanche that ran full path and destroyed mature timber. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b9ien","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7p3pm","text":"Persistent slab avalanche activity has dwindled since the beginning of February but  a conservative approach is critical as this storm begins to add weight to it. This old MIN report from Joss Mountain is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may reactivate this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e81c6c40-c494-46b7-914c-dd9718d30dcd"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Preliminary reports from Sunday suggest a few small natural wind slabs and loose dry avalanches running in the new snow. Cornices remain large and fragile but there have been no reports of cornice falls since last weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i1gu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f0o7n","text":"A size 1.5 loose dry avalanche was reported Friday out of steep rocky terrain near Valemount. With mind temperatures and cranking overnight winds, increased storm slab activity is expected at all elevations Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nl5b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alst1","text":"Last week, older winds slabs in cross and reverse-loaded terrain features surprised a number of skiers, triggering avalanches up to size 2.5. This surprisingly large human triggered avalanche was reported on a northwest facing feature at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b05a04fa-1de4-4a3f-9ec1-014329d86d48"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"Periods of heavy snowfall and wind will likely drive a natural avalanche cycle on Sunday night, while lower elevations may experience wet loose avalanches triggered by the rain. Preliminary reports from Sunday show some small reactive storm slabs during the early stages of the storm (MIN report). Human triggered storm slabs will remain likely at treeline and alpine elevations on Monday.","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/fe6523da-b66c-4111-bca0-3a832afea171"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Steady pulses of snow since Wednesday have resulted in surprisingly little avalanche activity. On Friday and Saturday there were some small dry loose avalanches and some small (size 1) skier triggered snow slab avalanches. Explosive control on Friday produced a few larger (size 2) slabs on bigger terrain features that were up to 50 cm thick. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkmqi","text":"There were many reports of human triggered persistent slab avalanches during the first two weeks of February. These avalanches failed on a surface hoar layer that is now 50-100 cm deep and is most prevalent at treeline elevations. There have also been 2 very large explosive triggered avalanches in the Bonningtons in the past month (most recently on Feb 9) that stepped down to the early December crust to produce a 200 cm deep, size 3.5 avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8191d","text":"There is a preliminary report of an avalanche fatality in the Hasler area on Saturday. The details are still limited at this time, but the incident happened on a northeast aspect between 1400 and 1500m. The avalanche was a size 2. The fracture line was estimated to be 50-100 cm and is suspected to have been a persistent slab avalanche running on a weak layer of surface hoar. Click here to link to a report on the incident.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":378,"length":46,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"953cv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7v47m","text":"There was likely a widespread natural avalanche cycle on Sunday and Monday as a result of heavy loading from snow and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fufi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2708k","text":"There were numerous reports of cracking and whumpfing on the persistent slab mentioned in the problem section over the past several days. This MIN post outlines the issue nicely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"3s8kv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ete42","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-hasler-20210220"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5468bcaa-f83c-4508-9ed5-5e10aa6ea6d2"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Steady pulses of snow between Wednesday and Saturday resulted in surprisingly little avalanche activity, but by Sunday there were several reports of size 1-1.5 storm and wind slab avalanches. These avalanches were mostly 20-30 cm thick and were triggered both naturally and by humans. Explosive control produced a few larger (size 2) avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkmqi","text":"There were many reports of human triggered persistent slab avalanches during the first two weeks of February. These avalanches failed on a surface hoar layer that is now 50-100 cm deep and is most prevalent at treeline elevations. There were also two very large explosive triggered avalanches in the Bonningtons in the past month that stepped down to the early December crust (most recently on Feb 9). These deeper instabilities have been trending towards being unreactive, however occasional snowpack tests suggest they may still be possible to trigger in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"Some small (size 1) storm slab and wet slab avalanches were reported during the storm over the weekend, and a natural avalanche cycle likely occurred on Sunday night. Looking forward the only concern is upper treeline and alpine elevations where storm slabs may exist in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Sunday night's storm likely resulted in a natural avalanche cycle in many parts of the region. Preliminary reports suggest there were some very large (size 3-4) natural avalanches in the Cascades, while there are no reports from other parts of the region at the time of publishing. The snowpack is likely gaining strength quickly, but steady wind loading will probably leave slabs reactive to human triggering at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cnv9k","text":"Much of the region wasn't visible on Sunday and Monday due to stormy conditions. Natural and human-triggered avalanches were probably during that period, particularly in the high-snowfall areas of the region. We may see the evidence of the activity as the skies clear on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"We don't have any official reports of avalanche activity, but since the Highway to White Pass was closed on Monday due to avalanche activity, you can be assured that there was a widespread natural avalanche cycle on Sunday and Sunday night. This MIN report here outlines conditions with the snowfall at the end of the weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":257,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8b35f2f3-74cd-11eb-bb31-6a51ab222a32"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Sunday night's storm resulted in a natural avalanche cycle, with storm slabs up to size 2.5 on wind loaded features. Explosive control on Monday produced several size 2 avalanches (roughly 50 cm thick). On Sunday, during the early stages of the storm, there were several reports of size 1-1.5 human triggered storm slab avalanches (10-25 cm thick). Looking forward, strong wind has likely left reactive slabs at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7m4bi","text":"Much of the area wasn't visible on Sunday and Monday due to stormy conditions, but many large (size 2) storm slabs were triggered on Monday near Fernie. Extensive natural and human-triggered avalanches were probable across the region during the stormy period. We may see further evidence of the activity as the skies clear on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Reports from the highway corridor on Monday include explosive triggered storm slabs size 2-3, natural storm slabs size 1.5-2 on NW aspects and loose wet size 1 below 1000 m. We suspect that reports of more widespread natural activity will start to come in as the weather clears and visibility improves.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"vlqc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"enm2m","text":"Last week, older winds slabs in cross and reverse-loaded terrain features surprised a number of skiers, triggering avalanches up to size 2.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5e7n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fdk","text":"Persistent slab avalanche activity has dwindled since the beginning of February but  a conservative approach is critical as this storm begins to add weight to it. This old MIN report from Joss Mountain is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may reactivate this weekend. This old MIN report from the Gorge is a helpful example of the lower elevation slopes where the surface hoar has been preserved and may see a resurgence of reactivity in the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":337,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/81228e29-382d-4c13-bc44-9e5b62a5d6a2"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/04434db7-7485-4c0d-99d5-7a452d177b87"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ego53","text":"Widespread avalanche activity is expected to have occurred over the weekend, for example as described in this MIN. Looking ahead, similar storm and wind slab avalanche activity may continue into Tuesday as more snow and strong wind are forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3803fddd-da85-4417-8ca5-6a87bb26a751"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eb7rb","text":"Many storm slab avalanches were triggered naturally, by explosives, and by riders on Sunday. They were small to large (size 1 to 2.5) and on all aspects and at all elevations. We may say extensive evidence of avalanche activity once it clears up. A loose wet avalanche cycle was also noted below treeline from the substantial amount of rain that fell over the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avip8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ct2u","text":"Looking towards Tuesday, natural avalanche activity may taper as the snow stops falling but human-triggered avalanches will still be likely to be triggered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Preliminary reports from Monday include several size 1-1.5 natural and explosive triggered wind slabs up to 40 cm deep in one of the lowest snowfall areas of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i1gu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f0o7n","text":"Avalanche observations have been limited due to poor visibility in the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nl5b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alst1","text":"Last week, older winds slabs in cross and reverse-loaded terrain features surprised a number of skiers, triggering avalanches up to size 2.5. This surprisingly large human triggered avalanche was reported on a northwest facing feature at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":18,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b05a04fa-1de4-4a3f-9ec1-014329d86d48"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"The Selkirks (eastern ranges of the region) were the hotspot for storm activity this cycle, with widespread natural wind and storm slab avalanches size 2-3 and explosive triggered size 3-4, many running  to valley bottom. Activity was ongoing as of Monday night in neighboring Glacier National Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fmf3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31ash","text":"Reports from the Monashees indicate a natural cycle of size 2 storm slabs peaking over the weekend and becoming more stubborn to human triggers as the storm tapered.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5e7n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fdk","text":"We've had no reports of storm avalanche activity stepping down to persistent layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"Sunday night's storm triggered a widespread natural avalanche cycle producing numerous storm slabs up to size 4 in the south of the region, most notably, the Coquihalla Pass area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aj8jk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b314k","text":"In the north of the region, a natural avalanche cycle up to size 2 also occurred Sunday night. On Monday, a skier remotely triggered a size 2 wind slab from 40 m. away in an area northeast of the Birkenhead zone. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8u31h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2hi3o","text":"Strong southwest winds have created thick wind slabs at upper elevations that will likely remain reactive to human triggers for several days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Reports from near Golden include size 2 natural and explosive triggered storm slabs, as well as a size 1 skier remote reported in a MIN. One notable natural was reportedly triggered by a cornice fall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evlth","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ceein","text":"Near Invermere, natural, explosive and skier triggered wind slab avalanches were size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i1gu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Sunday night's storm resulted in a natural avalanche cycle, with storm slabs up to size 2.5 on wind loaded features. Explosive control on Monday produced numerous size 2-2.5 storm slab avalanches (roughly 50 cm thick).  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m2ah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"708rm","text":"Continued strong southwest winds have created thick wind slabs at upper elevations that will likely remain reactive to human triggers for several days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eb7rb","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was reported across most of the region during the intense stormy conditions on Sunday and Monday. The avalanches were mostly large (size 2 to 3) and found at all elevation bands. This MIN shows excellent photos of slab avalanches around treeline elevations, potentially releasing on the surface hoar described in the Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8siok","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ct2u","text":"Looking towards Wednesday, natural avalanche activity is expected to taper but human-triggered avalanches will remain likely to be triggerable by riders in avalanche terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0a3a5807-17b9-4c1a-a313-dd1c4431b0c8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"On Tuesday, explosive control work on Kootenay Pass produced numerous wind slabs up to size 2.5 on primarily south aspects, with crowns up to 100 cm. in wind loaded features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6l6k8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkmqi","text":"There were many reports of human triggered persistent slab avalanches during the first two weeks of February. These avalanches failed on a surface hoar layer that is now 50-100 cm deep and is most prevalent at treeline elevations. There were also two very large explosive triggered avalanches in the Bonningtons in the past month that stepped down to the early December crust (most recently on Feb 9). These deeper instabilities have been trending towards being unreactive, however occasional snowpack tests suggest they may still be possible to trigger in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fmrle","text":"We've only received a few reports of storm slab avalanches around 30 cm deep on Monday, localized in the southwest of the region. However, visibility was poor, so the extent of activity likely couldn't be seen.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6k1fv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhnbm","text":"Looking towards Wednesday, natural avalanche activity is expected to diminish, except perhaps on steep southerly slopes from solar warming. Human triggering of storm, wind, and persistent slabs will remain possible.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4ajk0","text":"Many large (size 2 to 2.5) storm and wind slab avalanches were triggered naturally, by skiers, and using explosives on Monday. Many of the releases occurred out of alpine terrain but a few occurred at and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kqtg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"13hh7","text":"Looking towards Wednesday, natural avalanche activity is expected to diminish, except perhaps on steep southerly slopes from solar warming. Human triggering of storm, wind, and persistent slabs will remain possible.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Reports of storm slab avalanches from Monday and Tuesday near Golden include size 2-2.5 naturals, some of which were cornice triggered; size 2 explosive results; and skier triggered size 1s.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evlth","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ceein","text":"Near Invermere, natural, explosive and skier triggered wind slab avalanches were mainly in the 1-1.5 size range Monday and Tuesday. A natural size 2 wind slab on a northeast aspect is suspected to have stepped down to deeper persistent layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i1gu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee0ao","text":"Earlier in February, there were a few reports of large avalanches (size 2.5-3) on southeast aspects in the alpine, likely releasing on a layer of facets on a crust (see a photo here), and a large human-triggered avalanche (size 2.5) on surface hoar near Quartz Creek.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/88afeb72-2dd1-45b6-8f1b-efb80acc453c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"There is evidence of a recent storm slab avalanche cycle to size 2, and slopes that have not yet avalanched are likely primed for human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5lf2","text":"This MIN report outlines conditions at the end of last weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":5,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8b35f2f3-74cd-11eb-bb31-6a51ab222a32"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"On Tuesday, a cornice fall triggered a size 2 wind slab near Whistler. Strong southwest winds have created thick wind slabs at upper elevations that may remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4eopk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c2h2j","text":"The incoming snow and strong southwest winds Wednesday night are expected to form storm slabs reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4ajk0","text":"Many large (size 2 to 3) slab avalanches were triggered naturally, by skiers, and using explosives on Monday through Wednesday. The slabs were generally 30 to 70 cm thick, most often at treeline and alpine elevations, and occurred on all aspects but many of them on north to east aspects. Photos of the avalanches are scary looking!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mhb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"13hh7","text":"Looking towards Thursday, riders are still capable of triggering storm slabs, wind slabs in wind-loaded terrain, and persistent slabs. Conditions are not easily managed right now, warranting a conservative mindset!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7fi92","text":"More evidence of the avalanche cycle from earlier this week was observed as the skies cleared. For example, check out this MIN near Shames. This MIN shows excellent photos of slab avalanches around treeline elevations, potentially releasing on the surface hoar described in the Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":140,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1tjrp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abnqi","text":"Looking towards Thursday, another natural avalanche cycle may be triggered as a substantial amount of new snow and extreme wind are forecast. It will be a good day to stay well away from avalanche terrain!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ae0e7f18-4936-48e6-8905-e576444356e7"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0a3a5807-17b9-4c1a-a313-dd1c4431b0c8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f0o7n","text":"Observations from McBride and Valemount areas show evidence of a widespread natural avalanche cycle that took place during the previous storm. Several natural and machine triggered storm slabs size 2-3.5 (!) were reported on Tuesday near Valemount at alpine and treeline elevations. At least one of the very large machine triggered avalanches was initiated from a wind loaded start zone at the top of a large alpine feature, propagated for hundreds of meters along a ridge and ran to valley bottom. Thankfully the rider was able to escape unharmed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":18,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/6191241d-8163-48a6-bf07-d876aa16cb75"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"24mmb","text":"On Tuesday, touchy conditions including a natural size 3 wind slab and a rider remotely triggered 1.5 wind slab were reported northwest of Pemberton Meadows. Strong southwest winds have created thick wind slabs at upper elevations that may remain reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7qis","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1q6aj","text":"The incoming snow and strong southwest winds Wednesday night/Thursday are expected to form storm slabs reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"at0dr","text":"We are still receiving reports of widespread avalanche activity that occurred earlier this week across the region, for example as described in this MIN as well as this MIN. We also heard of a deep persistent slab releasing out of treeline terrain on a north aspect near Ningunsaw.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":163,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"coeh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"muvs","text":"Looking towards Thursday, another natural avalanche cycle may occur in parts of the region as a substantial amount of new snow and extreme wind are forecast. It will be a good day to stay well away from avalanche terrain if your local riding area has more than 25 cm of fresh snow. Should you recreate in an area with less snowfall, the safe bet will be to apply a conservative mindset and avoid slopes with any negative consequence, as triggering storm and wind slabs will remain likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3803fddd-da85-4417-8ca5-6a87bb26a751"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3c7f5528-6d29-44bd-affb-23e5494f2de0"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"On Tuesday, explosive control work on Kootenay Pass produced numerous wind slabs up to size 2.5 on primarily south aspects, with crowns up to 100 cm. in wind loaded features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6l6k8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkmqi","text":"There were many reports of human triggered persistent slab avalanches during the first two weeks of February. These avalanches failed on a surface hoar layer that is now 50-100 cm deep and is most prevalent at treeline elevations. There were also two very large explosive triggered avalanches in the Bonningtons in the past month that stepped down to the early December crust (most recently on Feb 9). These deeper instabilities have been trending towards being unreactive, however occasional snowpack tests suggest they may still be possible to trigger in isolated areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fmrle","text":"We received a few reports of storm slab avalanches around 30 cm deep on Monday and Tuesday, localized in the south of the region. The MIN here describes natural activity within the storm snow from earlier this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6k1fv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhnbm","text":"Looking towards Thursday, human triggering of storm, wind, and persistent slabs will remain likely. Conditions are not easily managed right now, warranting a conservative mindset!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/45c7c23a-6fc5-466b-9728-c1c3d6997d2b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"The Selkirks (eastern ranges of the region) were the hotspot for storm activity over the weekend and into Monday, with widespread natural wind and storm slab avalanches size 2-3 and explosive triggered size 3-4, many running  to valley bottom.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fmf3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31ash","text":"Reports from the Monashees indicate a natural cycle to size 2.5 storm slabs peaking over the weekend and becoming more stubborn to human triggers as the storm tapered. Explosive work on Tuesday in the northern Monashees produced limited results including a few size 1's and and one size 2 cornice triggered storm slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cij6q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fdk","text":"We've had no reports of storm avalanche activity stepping down to deeper persistent layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"7fi92","text":"By Thursday afternoon no new avalanches were reported. However, I suspect reports will come in Thursday night and a natural avalanche cycle likely occurred. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"15jro","text":"More evidence of the avalanche cycle up to size 3.5 from earlier this week was observed as the skies cleared. For example, check out this MIN near Shames. This MIN shows excellent photos of slab avalanches around treeline elevations, potentially releasing on the surface hoar described in the Snowpack Summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":133,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":155,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1tjrp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abnqi","text":"Looking towards Friday, natural avalanches may taper but skier and rider triggering are likely. Fresh wind slabs may also form throughout bthe day and be reactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ae0e7f18-4936-48e6-8905-e576444356e7"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0a3a5807-17b9-4c1a-a313-dd1c4431b0c8"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Wednesday, there were a few reports of size 1.5-2 natural and human-triggered storm slab avalanches in the alpine and at treeline, on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d8qe2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40t8b","text":"On Tuesday, there were several reports of natural, human and explosives-triggered avalanches up to size 3, though most were in the size 1-2 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7if6v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886o","text":"During the storm last weekend and into Monday, there was a widespread natural and explosives-triggered avalanche cycle, with avalanches ranging from size 2-4, reported in the Selkirks in the northern part of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d88fq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4m0h2","text":"The Monashees had surprisingly limited activity up to size 2 in the same time period. Reports from Monday described size 1-2 natural, explosive, and human-triggered avalanches, as well as one report of a size 3 natural cornice triggered avalanche.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rglf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jtde","text":"There have been a few reports from the south of the region of sporadic persistent slab avalanches failing on the late January persistent weak layer. These have been around size 2, human-triggered, and out of steep, cliffy, unsupported terrain around treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fmrle","text":"On Wednesday, this MIN report highlights a critical incident of a rider-triggered persistent slab size 3. Also on Wednesday, this  MIN report indicates another remotely-triggered size 2 slab avalanche. Whether it's a wind slab or a persistent slab problem, they're catching folks by surprise and will not heal quickly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":19,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":130,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6k1fv","text":"Looking towards Friday, human triggering of storm, wind, and persistent slabs will remain likely. Conditions are not easily managed right now, warranting a conservative mindset!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":98,"length":79,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/51b0dfa9-7788-11eb-b193-b297f1ee63d6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"On Wednesday there were two size 3 persistent slab avalanches reported on east to southeast aspects around treeline. These were notable as they failed on the late January persistent weak layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":7,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"168av","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fdt0","text":"The Selkirks were the hotspot for avalanche activity over the weekend and into Monday, with widespread size 2-3 natural storm slab avalanches and size 3-4 explosives-triggered avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3fmf3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31ash","text":"Reports from the Monashees indicate a natural avalanche cycle up to size 2.5 over the weekend. Explosives work on Tuesday in the northern Monashees produced limited results including a few size 1, and one size 2 cornice triggered storm slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cij6q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5fdk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"at0dr","text":"No recent reports by Thursday afternoon, but I suspect a natural avalanche cycle may have occurred. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gd0q","text":"We are still receiving reports of widespread avalanche activity that occurred earlier this week across the region, for example as described in this MIN as well as this MIN. We also heard of a deep persistent slab releasing out of treeline terrain on a north aspect near Ningunsaw.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":163,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"coeh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"muvs","text":"Looking towards Friday, natural avalanche activity may taper but skier and rider triggering is likely. Strong winds may build fresh and reactive wind slabs.  A conservative mindset is warranted and avoid slopes with any negative consequence, as triggering storm and wind slabs will remain likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3803fddd-da85-4417-8ca5-6a87bb26a751"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/3c7f5528-6d29-44bd-affb-23e5494f2de0"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f0o7n","text":"Observations from McBride and Valemount areas show evidence of a widespread natural avalanche cycle that took place during the recent storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":18,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7h983","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9vcnn","text":"Several natural and human-triggered avalanches size 2-3.5 were reported on Tuesday near Valemount at alpine and treeline elevations. At least one of the very large human-triggered avalanches was initiated from a wind-loaded start zone at the top of a large alpine feature, propagated for hundreds of meters along a ridge, and ran to valley bottom. Thankfully the rider was able to escape unharmed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1oi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu0qb","text":"On Tuesday, there was a fatal avalanche just outside of the region, northeast of Valemount in Swift Creek. The avalanche was a size 3.5 and is suspected to have failed on the late January persistent weak layer. The report can be found here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":24,"length":15,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":229,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/6191241d-8163-48a6-bf07-d876aa16cb75"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-swift-creek-20210223"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"at0dr","text":"On Friday, fresh natural reactive wind slabs up to size 2 were reported from the alpine on E-NE aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf5o8","text":"On Thursday, numerous audible avalanches were reported in the southwestern part of the region, and an ongoing avalanche cycle was noted. This area received heavier snowfall amounts up to 30 cm so a lot of variability across the region. Sluffing of the new snow occurred in steep terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gd0q","text":"For the weekend, I suspect wind slabs to be the primary concern, however; in parts of the region that receive more than 20 cm of fresh snow,  storm slabs may also be a factor. Natural avalanche activity may taper but skier and rider triggering is likely. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4hie9","text":"On Friday, numerous avalanches up to size 3 were triggered with the use of explosives. Many being size 1-2 storm slabs, however; one reported was a size 3 with the suspect failure plane being the mid-February facet interface described in the snowpack summary. A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Thursday and overnight into Friday up to size 3. Additionally,  This MIN from earlier this week shows excellent photos of slab avalanches around treeline elevations, potentially releasing on the surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":373,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5itks","text":"With another storm system on the horizon, I expect a widespread direct action avalanche cycle this weekend, especially on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7q08","text":"It's a good time to stay very conservative, stick to simple terrain, and be aware of overhead hazards like large avalanches and cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j8no","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ktvp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0a3a5807-17b9-4c1a-a313-dd1c4431b0c8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Reports from Thursday showed ski cutting and explosives control in the Nelson area yielding 20-40 cm-deep size 1.5 (small) storm slabs on north through west slopes above 1900 metres. Impressive sensitivity to triggering and slab propagation were noted in these reports. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahdij","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eovnj","text":"We don't yet have observations from Friday, but another 10-25 cm of overnight snow, coupled with elevated and shifting winds likely maintained active avalanche conditions through the day. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dhkrf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"80lns","text":"Looking forward, conditions aren't expected to improve greatly before Saturday, when clear skies and solar exposure add another destabilizing ingredient to our avalanche problem mix.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Thursday, there were numerous reports of size 1-2 natural, human and explosives-triggered storm slab avalanches. Many of these were triggered remotely (from a distance). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"beqi1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpesg","text":"On Wednesday, there were a few reports of size 1.5-2 natural and human-triggered storm slab avalanches in the alpine and at treeline, on all aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d8qe2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"40t8b","text":"On Tuesday, there were several reports of natural, human and explosives-triggered avalanches up to size 3, though most were in the size 1-2 range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7if6v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886o","text":"During the storm last weekend and into Monday, there was a widespread natural and explosives-triggered avalanche cycle, with avalanches ranging from size 2-4. The largest avalanches were reported in the Selkirks in the northern portion of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rglf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jtde","text":"There have been a few reports from the south of the region of sporadic persistent slab avalanches failing on the late January persistent weak layer. These have been around size 2, human-triggered, and out of steep, cliffy, unsupported terrain around treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"On Thursday, skier triggered storm slab avalanches size 1-2 were reported on all aspects. The new snow is sitting on a hard rain crust and may remain reactive to human triggers; especially in wind loaded features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3nefi","text":"Pinwheeling and small loose wet sluffing was observed on steep sun exposed slopes on Saturday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bs4b1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"42r39","text":"Otherwise, recent avalanche activity around and north of Duffey Lake has been limited to loose dry sluffing and small human triggered soft slabs in the recent storm snow. This MIN is a great reminder that terrain traps can increase the consequences of even small avalanches. Glad everyone is unharmed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"caocd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfl0d","text":"Reports from the Coquihalla indicate quite limited natural storm slab activity during the storm with only a couple of size 2's noted.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/72d73d75-788f-11eb-910f-868e6b508996"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1skjs","text":"On Saturday, a natural size 2 slab avalanche was spotted from outside the Castle Ski Hill Boundary as well as a few natural loose-dry size 1. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qt6k","text":"On Friday, isolated storm slab and loose-dry avalanches were reported up to size 1.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jok1","text":"On Thursday, several skier controlled avalanches were reported up to size 1. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23drs","text":"On Wednesday, this MIN report highlights a critical incident of a rider-triggered persistent slab size 3. Also on Wednesday, this  MIN report indicates another remotely-triggered size 2 slab avalanche. Whether it's a wind slab or a persistent slab problem, they're catching folks by surprise and will not heal quickly. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":19,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":130,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ea14p","text":"This weekend, human triggering of storm, wind, and persistent slabs will remain likely. Conditions are not easily managed right now, warranting a conservative mindset!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":88,"length":79,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bd4f741e-77b9-11eb-9365-b262a81f2b8a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/51b0dfa9-7788-11eb-b193-b297f1ee63d6"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Reports from Thursday and Friday show:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4cags","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fi4l4","text":"Evidence of the previous natural storm cycle up to size 3 on north to east aspects 1500 to 2000 m.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpu2k","text":"Good propagation in explosive triggered storm slabs to size 2 (Thursday).","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v8n8","text":"Storm/wind slabs have been reactive to human triggers around treeline to size 1.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fh1oj","text":"Cornices have been very reactive to explosives as well as remote human triggers, size 2-2.5.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ch0ts","text":"Going forward:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ij1j","text":"Wind loading patterns will likely reverse with northwest winds, forming reactive wind slabs in new features.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5h25n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"Evidence of a recent storm slab avalanche cycle to size 2 has been observed in the days since last weekend's storm. Heightened avalanche danger has been maintained through the week by subsequent bouts of elevated southwest and northwest wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c673h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"djadm","text":"Looking forward, older wind slab formations will take a back seat to the active development of touchy new slabs over the coming days as new snow and strong to extreme winds reshape the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Recent reports have indicated quite limited natural storm slab activity size 1-2. On Thursday and Friday, storm slabs were touchy to skier and explosive control work size 1-2.5 on a variety of aspects above 1800 m. By Saturday, wind slabs were stubborn to human triggers, but still sensitive to large explosive loads, producing size 2-3 storm slabs. A few of these large avalanches are suspected to have stepped down to the January layer described in the snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f61vq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1skjs","text":"Almost daily we're receiving reports of skier and rider-triggered persistent slab avalanches from the SoRo and Lizard forecasting regions. These avalanches have been size 2 or larger and have caught people by surprise. This problem is not healing quickly and the conditions are not easily managed. A conservative mindset and patience are crucial right now.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8mjve","text":"New wind slabs may exist on East to Northeast aspects on Monday and loose-dry avalanches may spill from steeper terrain features, especially when the sun is out. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bing0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3nefi","text":"Pinwheeling and small loose wet sluffing was observed on steep sun exposed slopes on Saturday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bs4b1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"42r39","text":"Otherwise, recent avalanche activity around and north of Duffey Lake has been limited to loose dry sluffing and small human triggered soft slabs in the recent storm snow. This MIN is a great reminder that terrain traps can increase the consequences of even small avalanches. Glad everyone is unharmed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":171,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"caocd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfl0d","text":"Reports from the Coquihalla indicate quite limited natural storm slab activity during the storm with only a couple of size 2's noted. We had reports of plenty of skier traffic in the Coquihalla area on Saturday but no avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/72d73d75-788f-11eb-910f-868e6b508996"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Saturday, there were a few size 1-2 natural and human-triggered wind and storm slab avalanches reported. There were also several reports of explosives triggered size 2-3 storm slab avalanches reported near New Denver.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7if6v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddhe2","text":"Since Tuesday, there have been daily reports of size 1-2 natural and human-triggered avalanches in many areas. There have also been reports of larger (size 2-3) explosives triggered avalanches on most days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"asq9q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"886o","text":"During the storm last weekend and into last Monday, there was a widespread natural and explosives-triggered avalanche cycle, with avalanches ranging from size 2-4. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4pcis","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejrpp","text":"There have been a few reports of sporadic persistent slab avalanches failing on the late January persistent weak layer in the past month, including one in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":42,"length":26,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4hie9","text":"Over the weekend a widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred up to size 3 and explosive control initiated numerous size 2-3 storm slabs and persistent slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bej3c","text":"The storm continues and natural avalanche activity will likely occur through the forecast period. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2g0l","text":"It's a good time to stay very conservative, stick to simple terrain, and be aware of overhead hazards like large avalanche paths and cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j8no","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ktvp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Since the storm and associated avalanche cycle eased off early last week, there have been daily reports of size 1-2 natural and human-triggered avalanches in many areas. There have also been reports of larger (size 2-3) explosives triggered avalanches on most days. The size and frequency of these avalanches have generally decreased slightly each day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"asq9q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejrpp","text":"There have been a few reports of sporadic persistent slab avalanches failing on the late January persistent weak layer in the past month, including one in the past week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":42,"length":26,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Over the weekend, there were a few natural and skier triggered wind slabs size 1.5, along with reports of wind slabs being stubborn to ski cuts. On Saturday, large explosive loads produced size 2-3 results at Kootenay Pass. In thin snowpack areas on solar aspects, a few of these large avalanches are suspected to have stepped down to the January layer described in the snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f61vq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3nefi","text":"On Sunday, a size 1.5 skier accidental was reported on a northwest aspect in the alpine near Duffey Lake. The slab is thought to have failed on a thin layer of underlying facets over the firm bed surface of old, previously wind-stiffened snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"caocd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fptv4","text":"The Coquihalla area saw heavy skier traffic over the weekend reporting mainly good ski quality in the trees, with visible wind transport at higher elevations. A skier triggered wind slab on a northeast aspect around treeline is described in this MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":241,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/edc0955e-7a37-11eb-849c-5eb886076c6f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Since the storm and associated avalanche cycle eased off early last week, there have been daily reports of natural and explosives-triggered avalanches between size 1-3, and human-triggered avalanches between size 1-2. The size and frequency of these avalanches have decreased slightly each day since the storm ended.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2bdq9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9012b","text":"The following are reports of a few notable avalanches from the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":8,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b2gbv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qa58","text":"On Friday there was a report of a human-triggered size 2 avalanche that resulted in a full burial in a cutblock near Blue River. Check out the MIN report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cagoe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ap9qt","text":"On Wednesday there were two explosives-triggered size 3 persistent slab avalanches reported on east to southeast aspects around treeline, east of Revelstoke near Albert Canyon. These were notable as they failed on the late January persistent weak layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":77,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b4371271-7858-11eb-9b7b-8a02b9c896e8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"Observations from the ongoing stormy period are still limited, due in part to a closure on the South Klondike Highway caused by a large natural avalanche occurring in a crossloaded gully above the road. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arru8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8j7v9","text":"This event speaks well to the dangerous conditions brought on by new snow and wind.  MIN reports such as this one from Tally Ho give a good idea of a reactive upper snowpack anywhere wind has been able to reach, even quite low elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":119,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c673h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"djadm","text":"Looking forward, expect continued snowfall and strong wind to maintain dangerous avalanche conditions over the next couple of days, gradually stabilizing as wind slabs begin to bond with the surface and lose their reactivity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b29111c3-7a3b-11eb-9e50-3620b58241f6"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Since the storm and associated avalanche cycle eased off early last week, there have been daily reports of natural and explosives-triggered avalanches between size 1-3, and human-triggered avalanches between size 1-2. The size and frequency of these avalanches have decreased slightly each day since the storm ended.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2bdq9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9012b","text":"The following are reports of a few notable avalanches from the past week:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":8,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b7jm","text":"On Friday there was a report of a human-triggered size 2 avalanche that resulted in a full burial in a cutblock near Blue River. Check out the MIN report here.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":143,"length":16,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9vu1","text":"Last Wednesday there were two explosives-triggered size 3 persistent slab avalanches reported on east to southeast aspects around treeline, east of Revelstoke near Albert Canyon. These were notable as they failed on the late January persistent weak layer. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":77,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b4371271-7858-11eb-9b7b-8a02b9c896e8"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"Avalanche activity has been on decline over the past week, with a few reports of size 1-2 storm and/or wind slabs each day. On Monday reports were limited to small (size 1) wind slab avalanches on north and east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"61p37","text":"However, there have still been a few notable avalanches in the northern Purcells over this period including a large human-triggered persistent slab avalanche in the east Quartz Creek on Saturday (MIN report can be viewed here) and a few remotely triggered avalanches on Wednesday that likely failed on the recently buried persistent weak layer (MIN report can be viewed here). Recent persistent slab activity appears to be isolated to the northern end of the Purcells.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":37,"length":8,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":110,"length":47,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":322,"length":23,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":214,"length":11,"key":0},{"offset":363,"length":11,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f84b21f2-2faf-4957-8226-a470624d71ba"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/663a231d-77ac-11eb-87f6-d2f03c8b2c36"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4hie9","text":"On Tuesday, explosive control up to size 2 was reported in the recent storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"argo2","text":"Over the weekend a widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred up to size 3 and explosive control initiated numerous size 2-3 storm slabs and persistent slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bej3c","text":"The storm continues and natural avalanche activity will likely occur through the forecast period. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2g0l","text":"It's a good time to stay very conservative, stick to simple terrain, and be aware of overhead hazards like large avalanche paths and cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1j8no","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ktvp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Preliminary reports suggest warm weather on Thursday resulted in many small wet loose avalanches on steep south-facing terrain. On Wednesday, in addition to wet loose avalanches, there were a few human triggered slab avalanches showing the impacts of warming on slab avalanche conditions. Two notable incidents were on south-facing slopes in Glacier National Park, including a size 3 wind slab avalanche in a steep alpine couloir (MIN report) and a size 1.5 slab avalanche in below treeline terrain (MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":431,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":500,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"bvhhd","text":"Persistent slab avalanche activity has dramatically declined in the past week, with the last reports on Feb 24 (two size 3 explosive triggered avalanches on the late January weak layer) and Feb 26 (a size 2 human triggered avalanche in a cutblock on the February facet layer). At this point we are uncertain whether the recent warming has irritated the lingering persistent weak layers or whether they have gone dormant.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b276a3bc-7c8a-11eb-a446-ea9c29792ce5"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9f0bd7d0-7ca9-11eb-8ea0-0ad2b75f1bea"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9utfb","text":"On Thursday, at the time of publishing, there were several reports of natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 and natural wind and wet slab avalanches up to size 2. There were also a few reports of size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches in the nearby Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvogu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7t48h","text":"On Wednesday there were several reports of natural size 1 wet loose avalanches on solar aspects in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7np49","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fr6ss","text":"Sun and warm temperatures are our primary concern over the next few days. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ppmr","text":"Large cornices may weaken and fail, triggering slabs on the slopes below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2r7d6","text":"Wet loose avalanches will likely be seen from solar aspects first and then possibly all aspects. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dm81o","text":"The persistent slab sitting above weak layers may stiffen and consolidate further, failing as a natural avalanche or becoming more sensitive to skier and rider triggers. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"r374","text":"Pockets of wind slab may be reactive on northeast-east aspects at upper elevations. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"at0dr","text":"On Wednesday there were no new avalanches reported for most of the region. There was a potential natural avalanche cycle in the southwest part of the region, near the boundary with the Northwest Coastal region. The area in question received recent snowfall amounts that were similar to the Northwest Coastal region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e12rv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6glor","text":"On Sunday,  a few natural wind slab avalanches were reported up to size 2 at treeline and in the alpine on northeast and northwest aspects. Wind slabs were also easily triggered on leeward slopes by the weight of a person. Numerous loose wet avalanches were observed from steep terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7g9e0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dahc9","text":"On Saturday, we received some fantastic MIN reports showing significant wind effect and wind loading at upper elevations. Natural avalanches were reported as well as a human-triggered slab size 1.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"offb","text":"Thank you for the MIN reports!!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Thursday there was a fatal avalanche between New Denver and Kaslo where a snowmobiler triggered a size 3 persistent slab avalanche on a west aspect at 2400 m. The avalanche likely failed on the late January weak layer (see the Incident Report here). This avalanche problem has become much less reactive since then, as recent weather has helped stabilize the snowpack","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":24,"length":15,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2j0mg","text":"Warm sunny weather between Wednesday and Friday resulted in a widespread cycle of wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. These were mostly small (size 1-1.5), but a few large (size 2.5) wet avalanches were also reported. Heating also caused some cornice falls, ice falls, and small wind slab avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c97ii","text":"The primary concern this weekend will be wind slabs, both old ones lingering on all aspects and new ones forming on north and east facing slopes. A notable human triggered avalanche from Wednesday provides a good example of the old wind slab problem, as a skier triggered a size 3 avalanche in a steep south-facing couloir in Glacier National Park (MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":349,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-reco-mountain-20210304"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b276a3bc-7c8a-11eb-a446-ea9c29792ce5","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b276a3bc-7c8a-11eb-a446-ea9c29792ce5"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4hie9","text":"On Thursday, there were numerous reports ranging from 12-36 hours old. There was a fairly widespread natural wet-loose avalanche cycle reported at lower elevations throughout the region. There were also reports of widespread natural storm, and wind slab avalanches that ranged from size 1-3. Avalanches in the south of the region around Kitimat, Terrace, and along the Skeena corridor were generally in the size 1-2.5 range. The larger avalanches were observed further north in areas such as the Nass Valley, Bear Pass and closer to Ningunsaw. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"65gef","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5o0nt","text":"On Wednesday there were several size 1-2 explosive triggered storm slabs and wet loose avalanches reported in the north of the region, somewhat close to the Ningunsaw area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dp47p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ms9s","text":"On Tuesday, a notable natural size 3 persistent slab avalanche was reported on a south to southwest aspect along the Highway 16 corridor between Terrace and Prince Rupert. It is suspected to have failed on the mid-February persistent weak layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":14,"length":7,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ktvp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1skjs","text":"There is a lot of uncertainty with regard to how quickly temperatures will drop on Saturday, and how the persistent weak layers will respond to the cooling trend. Though often less of a concern than rapid warming, cooling in the wake of warm temperatures can also trigger a spike in avalanche activity. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2s1rm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"vemh","text":"On Thursday, there were several reports of natural and human-triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5. There was also a few size 2 solar triggered wind slab avalanches reported on south to southeast aspects. In addition, there were three size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches reported in the nearby Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d895a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11vlf","text":"There were a few size 1 natural and human-triggered wet loose avalanches reported on solar aspects on Wednesday. There were also reports of several size 2-2.5 natural wet loose avalanches in the neighbouring Waterton National Park region, and two size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches in the neighbouring Kananaskis Country region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c6s3h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9utfb","text":"There is a lot of uncertainty with regard to how quickly temperatures will drop on Saturday, and how the persistent weak layers will respond to the cooling trend. Though often less of a concern than rapid warming, cooling in the wake of warm temperatures can also trigger a spike in avalanche activity. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aqpna","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97slr","text":"On Friday, at the time of publishing, there were a few reports of human-triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5, explosive triggered cornices up to size 1.5, and one explosive triggered size 2 persistent slab avalanche on a northeast aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fo0ec","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mvpq","text":"On Thursday, there were several reports of natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 as well as natural and human-triggered wind and wet slab avalanches up to size 2. There were also a few reports of size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches in the nearby Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvogu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7t48h","text":"On Wednesday there were several reports of natural size 1 wet loose avalanches on solar aspects in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7np49","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3nefi","text":"In the north of the region, a small skier-triggered wind slab was reported on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ftthb","text":"There are still concerns about the reactivity of persistent weak layers in these areas. Over the past week, observers near Duffey Lake reported a large (size 2.5) avalanche on a north aspect at 1750 m that was thought to have released 1 m deep on a persistent weak layer. On Sunday, a size 1.5 skier accidental was reported on a northwest aspect in the alpine, also near Duffey Lake. The slab is thought to have failed on a thin layer of facets, sandwiched between two wind-stiffened layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8juqi","text":"In the south of the region, there have been numerous reports of large (size 2-2.5) natural glide slab avalanches. Glide slabs are most likely in areas of smooth ground cover such as rock slabs at lower elevations experiencing prolonged warm temperatures with limited overnight refreeze. These avalanches will be large, involving the full depth of the snowpack. Carefully consider your access/egress routes where they cross under large paths. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":91,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#glide-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"at0dr","text":"On Thursday, there were a few small, natural loose wet avalanches reported at low elevations. There were also two natural storm slab avalanches, size 2 and 3, reported in the Howson Range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qicd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b78gj","text":"On Wednesday there were no new avalanches reported for most of the region. There was a natural avalanche cycle in the Howson Range, which likely received recent snowfall amounts that were more in line with the amounts received in the Northwest Coastal region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e12rv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6glor","text":"Last Sunday,  a few natural wind slab avalanches were reported up to size 2 at treeline and in the alpine on northeast and northwest aspects. Wind slabs were also easily triggered on leeward slopes by the weight of a person. Numerous loose wet avalanches were observed from steep terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7g9e0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"With the South Klondike Highway closed, for White Pass avalanche summary, read Wed March 03 forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9lfjr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sh9i","text":"With recreational traffic diverted to places like the Wheaton, our field team did similar this week. They observed up to size 2.5 avalanches, especially on south facing slopes, starting high on ridges and rolling well into and through the trees.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"egi0g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ge0m","text":"The term 'Wheatonesque whumpfs' is worth holding onto. Remember that a whumpf is an avalanche that tried, with one key ingredient is missing -- slope angle. Whumpf the right terrain and you've converted it into the real thing, hopefully it's not rolling down ontop of you.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/forecasts/archives/2021-03-03"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Numerous small to large (size 1-2) wet loose avalanches released naturally on south-facing aspects up to 2000 m during the past few days of sunny, warm weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"br47c","text":"Last weekend, large explosives produced very large (size 2-3) results at Kootenay Pass. In thin snowpack areas on solar aspects, a few of these large avalanches are suspected to have stepped down to the January layer described in the snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f61vq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"We don't yet have observations from Friday night's snowfall, but about 15 cm of new snow was likely reactive where winds helped it to form slabs over the old surface. A bit more new snow and wind over Saturday night should keep these kinds of surface instabilities on your mind for Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0rs5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5v0li","text":"Warm sunny weather between Wednesday and Friday resulted in a widespread cycle of wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. These were mostly small (size 1-1.5), but a few large (size 2.5) wet avalanches were also reported. Heating also caused some cornice and ice falls. Clouds and cooling temperatures will heal these problems. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tm1j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nmkt","text":"The primary concern this weekend will be wind slabs forming on north and east facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"at0dr","text":"On Friday, there were reports of a few natural wet loose avalanches up to size 2, and a size 1 human-triggered wind slab avalanche in the north of the region near Ningunsaw.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bne1i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7lrnb","text":"On Thursday, there were a few small, natural loose wet avalanches reported at low elevations. There were also two natural storm slab avalanches, size 2 and 3, reported in the Howson Range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qicd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b78gj","text":"On Wednesday there were no new avalanches reported for most of the region. There was a natural avalanche cycle in the Howson Range, which likely received recent snowfall amounts that were more in line with the amounts received in the Northwest Coastal region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7g9e0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Explosive mitigation on Saturday produced numerous large cornice and storm slab avalanches, with 50-100 cm crown depths. Explosives also released a very large (size 3) wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect above 2000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4d9ke","text":"Reports indicate that a natural avalanche cycle occurred during the storm on Friday, with small to large (size 1-2.5) avalanches releasing in the storm snow across aspects and elevations. Check out this MIN report from Hanging Lake.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":203,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/797df97f-7e1f-11eb-be2a-aa69bd0b9248"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9utfb","text":"There were no new avalanches reported on Saturday, at the time of publishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dbud","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tijr","text":"On Friday, there were a few reports of natural and human-triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5, explosive triggered cornices up to size 2, and one explosive triggered size 2 persistent slab avalanche on a northeast aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fo0ec","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mvpq","text":"On Thursday, there were several reports of natural loose wet avalanches up to size 1.5 as well as natural and human-triggered wind and wet slab avalanches up to size 2. There were also a few reports of size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches in the nearby Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvogu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7t48h","text":"On Wednesday there were several reports of natural size 1 wet loose avalanches on solar aspects in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7np49","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"With the South Klondike Highway closed, for White Pass avalanche summary, read Wed March 03 forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9lfjr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sh9i","text":"With recreational traffic diverted to places like the Wheaton, our field team did similar this week. They observed up to size 2.5 avalanches, especially on south facing slopes, starting high on ridges and rolling well into and through the trees.  See a couple of MIN posts here and here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":273,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":282,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"egi0g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ge0m","text":"The term 'Wheatonesque whumpfs' is worth holding onto. Remember that a whumpf is an avalanche that tried, with one key ingredient is missing -- slope angle. Whumpf the right terrain and you've converted it into the real thing, hopefully it's not rolling down ontop of you.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/forecasts/archives/2021-03-03"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/76c72db6-7c6e-11eb-9840-2ea2f3275876"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a13a711a-7cf4-11eb-828e-6e2f9a8b3b27"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c750d","text":"The warm temperatures this week triggered loose wet avalanches on solar (south throug west) aspects. Strong winds triggered wind slabs naturally up to size 2 and explosive controlled avalanche (near Pine Pass) up to size 3. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bgc82","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4j36e","text":"See this MIN post near Mc Bride on Friday which sums up recent avalanche observations nicely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/730beace-179c-4bc8-9e6b-25b169d98bdd"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1skjs","text":"There were no new avalanches reported on Saturday, at the time of publishing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ct689","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahn5h","text":"On Thursday, there were several reports of natural and human-triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5. There was also a few size 2 solar triggered wind slab avalanches reported on south to southeast aspects. In addition, there were three size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches reported in the nearby Waterton National Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d895a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11vlf","text":"There were a few size 1 natural and human-triggered wet loose avalanches reported on solar aspects on Wednesday. There were also reports of several size 2-2.5 natural wet loose avalanches in the neighbouring Waterton National Park region, and two size 2.5 natural persistent slab avalanches in the neighbouring Kananaskis Country region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c6s3h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"Slabs in the new snow are expected to be touchy at upper elevations, where snow and wind have created conditions that are primed for triggering. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh883","text":"Cornices may reach their breaking point. See this MIN for an example from Sky Pilot last Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":45,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/0291f08a-abb9-4a33-913b-aa0b7e937eac"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"Numerous small to large (size 1-2) wet loose avalanches released naturally on south-facing aspects up to 2000 m during the past few days of sunny, warm weather. In a shallow snowpack area east of the region near Apex, a large (size 2) slab avalanche released naturally on a weak layer of facets near the ground.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":207,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"br47c","text":"Last weekend, large explosives produced very large (size 2-3) results at Kootenay Pass. In thin snowpack areas on solar aspects, a few of these large avalanches are suspected to have stepped down to the January layer described in the snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f61vq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/db77761e-02a2-42f7-bba5-5c89ab9ca9f1"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"32re6","text":"We received a few images of a rider that triggered a persistent slab avalanche near Crowsnest Pass on Saturday. The avalanche appeared to be large (size 2 or greater) and at below treeline or treeline elevation in a forest burn. It is suspected that the avalanche released on one or potentially both of the weak layers described in the Snowpack Summary, as the maximum slab depth was around 90 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9p4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cajgr","text":"Otherwise, a few persistent slab avalanches were triggered naturally in adjacent Waterton National Park on Saturday. The avalanches were on northeast aspects between 1600 and 2000 m and released on the mid-February layer described in the snowpack summary. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3nefi","text":"In the north of the region, reports indicate that an avalanche cycle occurred during the storm on Friday, where large (size 2.5) avalanches released naturally on a variety of aspects and elevations. Check out these MIN reports (here and here) from slopes near Chief Pascall. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":228,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":237,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ftthb","text":"Last week, observers near Duffey Lake reported a large (size 2.5) avalanche on a north aspect at 1750 m that was thought to have released 1 m deep on a persistent weak layer. Additionally, a size 1.5 skier accidental was reported on a northwest aspect in the alpine, which was also near Duffey Lake and also thought to have failed on a thin persistent weak layer of facets. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8juqi","text":"In the south of the region, there have been numerous reports of large (size 2-3) natural glide slab avalanches over the past week. Glide slabs are most likely in areas of smooth ground cover such as rock slabs and can be large, involving the full depth of the snowpack. Carefully consider your access/egress routes where they cross under large paths. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":89,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7bd769c8-d650-4489-8e0d-cd71ab049fa6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cdea5ba4-4a69-4cff-bd15-24d84298da04"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#glide-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eae9v","text":"While in most parts of the Purcells the main concern is wind slabs, backcountry travelers in the northern tip of the region should be extra cautious about a lingering persistent slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75ihe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ch5si","text":"Warm sunny weather between Wednesday and Friday resulted in a widespread cycle of wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Cooling temperatures have since worked to stabilize this problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cnloj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6b0qc","text":"Last week there were several notable reports of large human triggered persistent slab avalanches in the Dogtooth Range and Quartz Creek area. See these MIN reports here and here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":173,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v8dl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32v4d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b403de63-1e7e-412f-8547-82c6ffe45a6f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f84b21f2-2faf-4957-8226-a470624d71ba"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f0o7n","text":"Avalanche observations from the past week are limited to some reports of natural avalanches in the Barkerville area on Wednesday. Warm sunny weather likely caused a cycle of wet loose avalanches over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9e1f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"125rc","text":"Given the lack of recent field observations we remain uncertain about the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches. Since there was significant activity on these layers between Feb 23-28, we recommended remaining cautious because these types of weaknesses can take a long time to heal. Only consider pushing into bigger, steeper avalanche terrain if you are equipped to rule out the possibility of deeper weak layers in your local riding area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ciu8g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"Explosive mitigation on Saturday produced numerous large cornice and storm slab avalanches, with 50-100 cm crown depths. Explosives also released a very large (size 3) wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect above 2000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4d9ke","text":"Reports indicate that a natural avalanche cycle occurred during the storm on Friday, with small to large (size 1-2.5) avalanches releasing in the storm snow across aspects and elevations. See this MIN report for an example from Hanging Lake.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/797df97f-7e1f-11eb-be2a-aa69bd0b9248"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Saturday there were a few reports of storm and wind slab avalanche activity to size 1.5 and 2. These were primarily on north and northeast aspects above 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"edu7r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27dkn","text":"Reports from Friday were a mix of small (size 1.5) new skier triggered wind slabs (northeast aspect) and additional observations of natural activity from the warming event the day prior. A size 3 natural wind slab release in the Monashees south of Revelstoke stands out in these reports.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53klq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2j0mg","text":"On Thursday there was a fatal avalanche between New Denver and Kaslo where a snowmobiler triggered a size 3 persistent slab avalanche on a west aspect at 2400 m. The avalanche likely failed on the late January weak layer (see the Incident Report here). This avalanche problem has become less reactive as cooling temperatures have helped stabilize the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":24,"length":15,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":230,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e0g5s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-reco-mountain-20210304"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eem1j","text":"Recent snow and cornices may become unstable due to warming from sun and rising temperatures. Cornices could reach their breaking point, like this MIN from Sky Pilot last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":142,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/0291f08a-abb9-4a33-913b-aa0b7e937eac"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2m511","text":"Reports from Saturday show a few natural wind avalanches to size 2 on northerly aspects above 2100 m. Most reports highlighted primarily loose dry and loose wet avalanches from steep terrain facing the sun to size 1 and 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f0rs5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5v0li","text":"Warm sunny weather between Wednesday and Friday resulted in a widespread cycle of wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. These were mostly small (size 1-1.5), but a few large (size 2.5) wet avalanches were also reported. Heating also caused some cornice and ice falls. Clouds and cooling temperatures will heal these problems. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9tm1j","text":".","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ab9a7","text":"On Sunday, only small loose dry avalanches were noted in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1b7t0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9usbb","text":"On Saturday, one size 2 wind slab on an east aspect and one size 1.5 cornice release on a northeast aspect were noted, both in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cguuh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ebb37","text":"Last week there were several notable reports of large human triggered persistent slab avalanches in the Dogtooth Range and Quartz Creek area. See these MIN reports here and here. The likelihood of triggering on these layers has since gone down, but it's still worth considering the potential for a similar release to occur.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":173,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b403de63-1e7e-412f-8547-82c6ffe45a6f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f84b21f2-2faf-4957-8226-a470624d71ba"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"On Sunday, loose dry avalanches were noted in steep terrain and unsupported rolls could be cut releasing the top 25 cm of snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"tt4j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5unn","text":"On Saturday, at least three large to very large (size 2.5 to 3) wet slab avalanches were observed at low elevation (1100-1400 m) on south aspect slopes, triggered in response to warm temperatures and strong sun. A few natural wind slab avalanches to size 2 were also noted on northerly aspects above 2100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Sunday a size 2.5 natural cornice release was reported from a north aspect alpine slope. Dry loose snow avalanches were reported up to size 1.5 in steep terrain involving recent new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dl7jo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"om0n","text":"On Saturday there were a few reports of storm and wind slab avalanche activity to size 1.5 and 2. These were primarily on north and northeast aspects above 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"On Sunday, small pockets of wind slab were reported releasing naturally and with ski cuts, primarily on northerly aspects near and above 1900 m. Small loose dry sluffs were also observed in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3t2nq","text":"Explosive mitigation on Saturday produced numerous large cornice and storm slab avalanches, with 50-100 cm crown depths. Explosives also released a very large (size 3) wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect above 2000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4d9ke","text":"Reports indicate that a natural avalanche cycle occurred during the storm on Friday, with small to large (size 1-2.5) avalanches releasing in the storm snow across aspects and elevations. See this MIN and this MIN for examples near Rainbow Mountain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":3,"key":0},{"offset":210,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/797df97f-7e1f-11eb-be2a-aa69bd0b9248"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/03bf7969-aab1-4761-abad-818e62ffe69d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ks9r","text":"There was an widespread avalanche cycle mid last week in White Pass that coincided with the road closure. We have no current information on avalanche activity.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lfjr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sh9i","text":"With recreational traffic diverted to places like the Wheaton, our field team did similar last week and into the weekend. They observed up to size 2.5 avalanches, especially on south facing slopes, starting high on ridges and rolling well into and through the trees.  See a couple of MIN posts here and here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":294,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":303,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"egi0g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ge0m","text":"The term 'Wheatonesque whumpfs' is worth holding onto. Remember that a whumpf is an avalanche that tried, with one key ingredient is missing -- slope angle. Whumpf the right terrain and you've converted it into the real thing, hopefully it's not rolling down ontop of you.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmc9d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d66mh","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/76c72db6-7c6e-11eb-9840-2ea2f3275876"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a13a711a-7cf4-11eb-828e-6e2f9a8b3b27"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"32re6","text":"No new avalanches were observed on Sunday or Monday. On Saturday, we received a few images of a rider that triggered a persistent slab avalanche near Crowsnest Pass. The avalanche appeared to be large (size 2 or greater) and at below treeline or treeline elevation in a forest burn. It is suspected that the avalanche released on one or potentially both of the weak layers described in the Snowpack Summary, as the maximum slab depth was around 90 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"3nefi","text":"In the north of the region, there have been several reports of small to large (up to size 2.5) storm slab avalanches releasing naturally on a variety of aspects and elevations during the weekend storm. One of these was thought to have been triggered by a cornice fall. Check out these MIN reports (here and here) from slopes near Chief Pascall. Small loose dry sluffs were also observed in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":298,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":307,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8juqi","text":"In the south of the region, there have been numerous reports of large (size 2-3) natural glide slab avalanches over the past week. Glide slabs are most likely in areas of smooth ground cover such as rock slabs and can be large, involving the full depth of the snowpack. Carefully consider your access/egress routes where they cross under large paths. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":89,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/7bd769c8-d650-4489-8e0d-cd71ab049fa6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cdea5ba4-4a69-4cff-bd15-24d84298da04"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#glide-slab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3dmsu","text":"On Saturday, operators reported ski cutting small (size 1) pockets in the recent storm snow. Observers also reported loose dry sluffs in the new snow in steep terrain. See this MIN report for an example.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":177,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7r8aa","text":"During last week's warm weather, a large (size 2) slab avalanche released naturally on a weak layer of facets near the ground in a shallow snowpack area east of the region near Apex, .","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"br47c","text":"The most recent avalanche observed on the late January persistent weak layer was reported February 28th, when large explosives produced very large (size 2-3) results at Kootenay Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/be65356d-7eeb-11eb-9e44-3e62f8d446e3"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/db77761e-02a2-42f7-bba5-5c89ab9ca9f1"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p01t","text":"On Monday, there were a few explosive triggered size 2 cornices, and a few natural and human-triggered size 2 wind slab avalanches reported. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4t43a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s7r2","text":"On Sunday, small pockets of wind slab were reported releasing naturally and with ski cuts, primarily on northerly aspects near and above 1900 m. Small loose dry sluffs were also observed in steep terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3t2nq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62nqi","text":"Explosive control on Saturday produced numerous large cornice and storm slab avalanches, with 50-100 cm crown depths. Explosives also released a very large (size 3) wind slab avalanche on a northeast aspect above 2000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4d9ke","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ae0g9","text":"Reports indicate that a natural avalanche cycle occurred during the storm on Friday, with small to large (size 1-2.5) avalanches releasing in the storm snow across all aspects and elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ab9a7","text":"There was a MIN report on Monday of a small wet loose point release triggering a size 2 slab avalanche around 30 cm. deep on a south aspect. See MIN HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cguuh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ebb37","text":"Last week there were several notable reports of large human triggered persistent slab avalanches in the Dogtooth Range and Quartz Creek area. See these MIN reports here and here. The likelihood of triggering on these layers has since gone down, but it's still worth considering the potential for a similar release to occur.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":173,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cc444fa9-807d-11eb-8bd8-762c45036bbd"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b403de63-1e7e-412f-8547-82c6ffe45a6f"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f84b21f2-2faf-4957-8226-a470624d71ba"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Numerous natural and explosives triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 3 on steep solar aspects were reported on Sunday. A large cornice failure (size 2.5) was observed and did not trigger a slab on the slope below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19uks","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b23s7","text":"Numerous natural wet loose avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on solar aspects as well as on polar aspects up to 2100 m on Saturday. Several cornice failures up to size 2.5 during the heat of the day were reported. The cornices did not trigger slabs on the slopes below. A large glide snow avalanche (size 2.5) released naturally. Explosives triggered a persistent slab avalanche of size 3 in the southeast of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"but3m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2gc7m","text":"Small size 1 naturally triggered wind slabs on north aspects and size 1 wet loose avalanches on solar aspects in the alpine were reported on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3182g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqh75","text":"On Thursday, a skier triggered a size 2 storm slab avalanche on a southeast aspect in the alpine. The sun had warmed around 20 cm of convective new snow just enough to react as a soft slab on a steep, convex feature.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"f6s0g","text":"On Saturday in the neighbouring North Columbia region there was a pretty spectacular natural cornice failure on the backside of Mt. Albreda that resulted in an avalanche with a crown that is estimated to be 3 to 4 meters in depth.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5fcag","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ho0o","text":"No avalanches were reported in this region on Friday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle with storm slab avalanches up to size 4 started on Friday morning and continued into Saturday. Explosives triggered storm slab avalanches of size 2 to 3 in the entire region. A natural persistent slab avalanche of size 3.5 was observed east of Kitimat. Numerous wet slab avalanches up to size 3 and wet loose avalanches of size 1 to 2 were observed as well as several glide snow avalanches up to size 2.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a0an3","text":"Several natural glide snow avalanches and loose wet avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Wednesday. Some avalanche activity was observed on southerly aspects on Tuesday during the heat of the day. A few cornices were also triggered, which did not trigger slabs on the slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Several natural and explosives triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 3 on steep solar aspects were reported on Sunday. A large cornice failure (size 2.5) was observed and did not trigger a slab on the slope below.  A large glide snow avalanche (size 2.5) was observed on a south aspect at treeline. A small wind slab pocket was triggered by a skier.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19uks","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b23s7","text":"Numerous natural wet loose avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed on solar aspects as well as on polar aspects up to 2100 m on Saturday. Several cornice failures up to size 2.5 during the heat of the day were reported. The cornices did not trigger slabs on the slopes below. A large glide snow avalanche (size 2.5) released naturally. Explosives triggered a persistent slab avalanche of size 3 in the southeast of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"but3m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2gc7m","text":"Small size 1 naturally triggered wind slabs on north aspects and size 1 wet loose avalanches on solar aspects in the alpine were reported on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"Explosive control work on Monday produced storm slab avalanches up to size 2. Natural wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5 were also observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kjmn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41crs","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle with storm slab avalanches up to size 4 occured throughout the weekend. Most natural avalanche activity were observed on solar aspects within the storm snow. On polar aspects avalanches may have run on a layer of surface hoar which formed prior to the arrival of the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"brgk1","text":"Cornices were triggered by explosives on Monday and Tuesday, releasing large chunks that could kill a person. Small to large (size 1 to 2.5) slabs were triggered by skiers, explosives, and naturally on Monday within the recent 10 to 20 cm of storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"99c8o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdoui","text":"There's evidence of some large avalanches in the past week around the Whistler area, including near Mt. Fee (see here and here) and last week on Mt. Fissile in the Whistler backcountry. These avalanches may be due to extensive wind loading, but they may also be associated with isolated weak snow from earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":122,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ee060e4-867a-11eb-961f-62c8acaef8a0"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cb5b2b04-851c-11eb-a4a6-327080d67cf9"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"On Tuesday, a size 3.5 deep slab avalanche was reported from the Northern Monashees. It was triggered by cornice fall on an east-southeast aspect above 2200 m. Additionally, a natural glide slab size 2.5 was reported from a West aspect at 1500 m and numerous loose wet to size 2 in steep southerly terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4pgnp","text":"On Monday, numerous natural loose wet avalanches were reported from southerly aspects above 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvucu","text":"Isolated loose wet avalanches and cornice failures may continue with warming Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2plsj","text":"A few naturally triggered size 2 wind slabs on northerly aspects in the alpine were reported on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gdkh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aug4","text":"Our field team found some large and disturbingly wide avalanches in the Hasler last week, with lots of compelling images in their MIN report here.  It's suspected that these are running on facets that are about 80 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fp2n7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ancd6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ad62b22-8142-11eb-ac5d-1a25cf6c148c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"A natural wind slab avalanche cycle with numerous wind slabs from size 2 to 3.5 (large to very large) was reportedly ongoing in the Bear Pass area on Wednesday morning. No other new avalanche activity has been reported, but stormy weather has been limiting observations and conditions in some other parts of the region may well mirror those noted in the Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dht2j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3cch3","text":"Explosive control work on Monday produced storm slab avalanches up to size 2. Natural wet loose avalanches up to size 1.5 were also observed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kjmn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41crs","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle with storm slab avalanches up to size 4 occurred throughout the weekend. Most natural avalanche activity were observed on solar aspects within the storm snow. On shaded aspects, avalanches may have run on a layer of surface hoar which formed prior to the arrival of the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Tuesday, a natural 1.5 loose wet avalanche was reported from steep rocky terrain and small loose-dry sluffs were easily triggered by skier traffic on northerly aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19uks","text":"Loose wet avalanches and cornice failures may continue with warming Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"but3m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2gc7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gmr1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oaom","text":"On Monday there were size 1 wet loose avalanches reported in the backcountry near Castle. There were wet loose avalanches size 1-2 from throughout the region out of southerly alpine terrain reported over the weekend. Similar natural or human triggered avalanche activity can be expected during the heat of the day on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6btqm","text":"On Sunday, numerous 40-60 cm. deep skier and sledder triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported as failing on weak facets in the alpine and feathery surface hoar at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1u9ro","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6q0g1","text":"In some areas, the snowpack is currently more complex and variable than is normal for this region. This means the hard wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers much longer than is normal in places where they are sitting on a persistent weak layer of facets or surface hoar and will be stubborn to trigger in areas where these layers are not present. See MIN HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":366,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"brs77","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/620c2242-852e-11eb-810a-868e6cb1492d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Cornices were triggered by explosives on Monday to Wednesday, releasing large chunks that could kill a person but they did not trigger slabs. Avalanche activity is expected to increase in the coming days as a multi-day storm impacts the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4fmte","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"60pun","text":"There's been some large avalanches in the past week around the Whistler area, including near Mt. Fee (see here and here) and last week on Mt. Fissile in the Whistler backcountry. These avalanches may be due to extensive wind loading, but they may also be associated with isolated weak snow from earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":106,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":115,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ee060e4-867a-11eb-961f-62c8acaef8a0"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cb5b2b04-851c-11eb-a4a6-327080d67cf9"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbfsj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0uf","text":"Otherwise, wet loose avalanches in the size 1-2 range have been reported from alpine and treeline elevations over the past few days. A couple of recent cornice falls from the last week have been noted as well. Expect similar hazards to re-emerge with the heat of the day on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"No new natural avalanches were reported on Tuesday or Wednesday with limited field observations. That said, a guide on belay was able to trigger a large (size 2), touchy cornice chunk with a kick on Wednesday afternoon at 1650 metres in the Hudson Bay Mountain area. A few size 1 skier triggered wind slab avalanches in the alpine were reported on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s3a4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahfcb","text":"A natural avalanche cycle with storm slab avalanches up to size 2.5 (large) were reported in the southwest of the region throughout the weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Tuesday or Wednesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbfsj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m0uf","text":"Otherwise, wet loose avalanches in the size 1-2 range have been reported from alpine and treeline elevations over the previous few days. A couple of recent cornice falls from the last week have been noted as well. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2bi2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"usho","text":"Looking forward, light forecast snow amounts are not expected to be sufficient to form a new wind slab problem. Small wet loose avalanches may be an issue in the limited areas rain falls on dry snow that hasn't already experienced multiple melt-freeze cycles.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Cornices were triggered by explosives on Monday to Thursday, releasing large chunks that could kill a person but they did not trigger slabs. Avalanche activity is expected to increase in the coming days as a series of storms impact the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4fmte","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"60pun","text":"There's been some large avalanches in the past week around the Whistler area, including one on a north aspect on Cloudburst Mountain, some near Mt. Fee (see here and here), and one last week on Mt. Fissile in the Whistler backcountry. These avalanches may be due to extensive wind loading, but they may also be associated with isolated weak snow from earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":157,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":166,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ee060e4-867a-11eb-961f-62c8acaef8a0"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cb5b2b04-851c-11eb-a4a6-327080d67cf9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"No new avalanches were reported on Tuesday or Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gmr1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6oaom","text":"On Monday there were size 1 wet loose avalanches reported in the backcountry near Castle. There were wet loose avalanches size 1-2 from throughout the region out of southerly alpine terrain reported over the weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqmc7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arp5v","text":"Looking forward, light forecast snow amounts are not expected to be sufficient to form a new wind slab problem. Small wet loose avalanches may be an issue in the limited areas rain falls on dry snow that hasn't already experienced multiple melt-freeze cycles.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"On Wednesday, one loose-wet avalanche size 1 was reported from a steep solar aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sb1p","text":"On Tuesday, natural cornice falls were seen. Reports indicated that they did not pull a slab on the slope below. Sunshine may initiate loose wet avalanches on steep solar slopes and continue to weaken cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"A natural wind slab avalanche cycle with numerous wind slabs from size 2 to 3.5 (large to very large) was reportedly ongoing in the Bear Pass area on Wednesday morning. No other new avalanche activity has been reported, but stormy weather has been limiting observations and conditions in some other parts of the region over the past couple of days may well have mirrored those noted in the Pass. Natural wet loose and glide avalanches accompanied this activity below about 900 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dht2j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3cch3","text":"Explosive control work on Monday produced storm slab avalanches up to size 2. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kjmn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41crs","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle with storm slab avalanches up to size 4 (VERY LARGE!) occurred through last weekend. Most natural avalanche activity were observed on solar aspects within the storm snow. On shaded aspects, avalanches may have run on a layer of surface hoar which formed prior to the arrival of the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"No new avalanche reports on Wednesday, however, there were a few reports of lower elevation (below treeline) that showed evidence of wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2. They proved to be a few days old. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et81t","text":"On Tuesday, a size 3.5 deep slab avalanche was reported from the Northern Monashees. It was triggered by cornice fall on an east-southeast aspect above 2200 m. Additionally, a natural glide slab size 2.5 was reported from a West aspect at 1500 m and numerous loose wet to size 2 in steep southerly terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4pgnp","text":"On Monday, numerous natural loose wet avalanches were reported from southerly aspects above 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvucu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"Several reports of large size 2.5-3 natural slab avalanches occurred last weekend, likely during the first big warm-up. The suspect failing layer of these avalanches is the mid-February facet interface. This morning our North Rockies Field team reported a size 2.5 natural cornice failure in the McBride area. This cornice triggered an East facing alpine slope with the suspect interface being the deeper weak facets. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqtdg","text":"These recent reports indicate that the buried persistent weak interface still lurks, however; it's likely that it would take a large load to trigger it. That being said the weight of a human and/or machine may be enough to trigger something deeper. It is a low probability - high consequence scenario with large N-E facing alpine slopes most suspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bgmvb","text":"New snow and strong winds through the weekend could build fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. These would likely be reactive to rider triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"26rbp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Avalanche activity on Thursday was limited to two glide slabs to size 2.5 releasing around 1750 m on steep south facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s1at","text":"No new avalanche reports on Wednesday, however, there were a few reports of lower elevation (below treeline) that showed evidence of wet slab and loose wet avalanches up to size 2. They proved to be a few days old. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et81t","text":"On Tuesday, a size 3.5 deep slab avalanche was reported from the Northern Monashees. It was triggered by cornice fall on an east-southeast aspect above 2200 m. Additionally, a natural glide slab size 2.5 was reported from a West aspect at 1500 m and numerous loose wet to size 2 in steep southerly terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4pgnp","text":"On Monday, numerous natural loose wet avalanches were reported from southerly aspects above 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvucu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2plsj","text":"On Thursday our field team reported several cornice failures, a couple of which triggered small slab avalanches on the slopes below. MIN report HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":144,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3gdkh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aug4","text":"Our field team found some large and disturbingly wide avalanches in the Hasler last week, with lots of compelling images in their MIN report here.  It's suspected that these are running on facets that are about 80 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"fp2n7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ancd6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4b80a4c8-0d9c-48e9-9c8e-2a80a25ce10d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ad62b22-8142-11eb-ac5d-1a25cf6c148c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Thursday several loose wet avalanches to size two were reported on solar alpine features.  Pin wheeling was also noted on north aspects below 2000 m in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jn1u","text":"On Wednesday a few loose-wet avalanches were seen on steep solar aspects below treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c6950","text":"On Tuesday, a natural 1.5 loose wet avalanche was reported from steep rocky terrain and small loose-dry sluffs were easily triggered by skier traffic on northerly aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19uks","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"but3m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2gc7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"Observations from the last couple of stormy days are still limited, however a MIN report from Thursday in the Shames area paints a clear picture of slab reactivity in specific wind loaded features. Similar conditions should persist through Saturday as new snow and wind continue to form surface instabilities.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eosj2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nga6","text":"A natural wind slab avalanche cycle with numerous wind slabs from size 2 to 3.5 (large to very large) was reportedly ongoing in the Bear Pass area on Wednesday morning and again on Friday morning. Natural wet loose and glide avalanches have accompanied this activity below about 900 metres. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9d85b2f9-8877-11eb-b675-d641bdad1da9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"No new natural avalanches were reported over the past few days. That said, a guide on belay was able to trigger a large (size 2), touchy cornice chunk with a kick on Wednesday afternoon at 1650 metres in the Hudson Bay Mountain area. A few size 1 skier triggered wind slab avalanches in the alpine were reported on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight and was observed on Friday morning on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d2bi2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"usho","text":"Looking forward, cooling temperatures are expected to help lock down the snowpack in mid-elevation areas that have been wetted by rain. Light forecast snow amounts are not expected to be sufficient to form a new wind slab problem beyond isolated small slabs in leeward terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"One small loose wet avalanches was reported on Wednesday and another on Thursday from solar aspects. A small wind slab was also reported from a high elevation east facing aspect Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sb1p","text":"On Tuesday, natural cornice falls were observed. Reports indicated that they did not pull a slab on the slope below. Sunshine may initiate loose wet avalanches on steep solar slopes and continue to weaken cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"No new avalanches have been reported in the region over the past few days. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqmc7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arp5v","text":"Looking forward, cooling temperatures are expected to help lock down the snowpack in mid-elevation areas that have been wetted by rain. Light forecast snow amounts are not expected to be sufficient to form a new wind slab problem beyond isolated small slabs in leeward terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6btqm","text":"On Thursday, naturally triggered wet loose avalanches to size 1.5 on solar aspects and reactive storm slabs failing on surface hoar near valley bottoms were reported. Additionally, large wind slabs up to size 3 that were 24+ hrs. old were reported in the Tally Ho zone. Thanks for all the great MIN posts, they were super helpful! See MINs HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":340,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1u9ro","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6q0g1","text":"In some areas, the snowpack is currently more complex and variable than is normal for this region. This means the hard wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers much longer than is normal in places where they are sitting on a persistent weak layer of facets or surface hoar and will be stubborn to trigger in areas where these layers are not present. See MIN HERE.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":366,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"brs77","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/620c2242-852e-11eb-810a-868e6cb1492d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Storm slabs were actively growing throughout the day on Friday and will continue to grow overnight. Preliminary reports from Friday suggest the new snow was showing signs of being very reactive, with numerous size 1-2 human and explosive triggered avalanches (30-60 cm thick). Natural avalanches are likely overnight and then as the storm eases on Saturday morning the new snow will be primed for human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8k4j1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cnoii","text":"Over the past week there have been a few large isolated avalanches west of Hwy 99 including one on Cloudburst Mountain (see here) and two near Mt. Fee (see here and here). These avalanches may be due to extensive wind loading forming thick wind slabs, but they may also be associated with isolated weak snow from earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":124,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":156,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":165,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bff01215-8877-11eb-b675-d641bdad1da9"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2ee060e4-867a-11eb-961f-62c8acaef8a0"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cb5b2b04-851c-11eb-a4a6-327080d67cf9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Storm slabs were reactive to human and explosive triggering on Friday, producing numerous size 1-2 avalanches that were 30-60 cm thick. Preliminary reports from Saturday suggest the storm slabs were less reactive, but cornices remained easy to trigger with explosives. Looking forward, fresh storm slab avalanches will be likely later in the day on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"89vg7","text":"Prior to the storm, a few isolated large (size 3) avalanches were reported west of Hwy 99, and there is some uncertainty about whether they were just thick wind slabs or whether they also involved older weak layers in the snowpack. These appear to be anomalous events that were perhaps aggravated by warm temperatures last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"Observations from the last couple of stormy days are still limited, however a MIN report from Thursday in the Shames area paints a clear picture of recent slab reactivity in specific wind loaded features. These touchy conditions should ramp up a couple of notches for Sunday as heavy snowfall and high winds set up a widespread new storm slab problem","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eosj2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nga6","text":"A natural wind slab avalanche cycle with numerous wind slabs from size 2 to 3.5 (large to very large) was reportedly ongoing in the Bear Pass area on Wednesday morning and again on Friday morning. Natural wet loose and glide avalanches have accompanied this activity below about 900 metres. This activity was quite a bit more pronounced than what was reported from the Shames area and the Skeena corridor during the same period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9d85b2f9-8877-11eb-b675-d641bdad1da9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"A MIN report from Friday in the Hudson Bay Mountain area does a great job of illustrating the wind slab problem affecting the region in recent days, including some isolated natural activity. Expect this problem to evolve into something a couple of notches more dangerous on Sunday, especially in the west of the region, as forecast snowfall and wind form touchy new surface instabilities. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9599m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"t0bh","text":"On Wednesday, a guide on belay was able to trigger a large (size 2), touchy cornice chunk with a kick at 1650 metres in the Hudson Bay Mountain area. More fragile new cornice growth is expected to form with forecast weather.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ff91be22-3215-48cc-b0d7-afba7ec551ab"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"A few small loose wet avalanches were reported on Wednesday and Thursday on solar aspects. A small wind slab was also reported from a high elevation east facing aspect Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sb1p","text":"On Tuesday, natural cornice falls were observed. Reports indicated that they did not pull a slab on the slope below. Sunshine may initiate loose wet avalanches on steep solar slopes and continue to weaken cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9i13m","text":"Avalanche control on Saturday morning produced a few small (size 1) storm slabs, but for the most part the recent snow was unreactive to ski cutting. On Sunday fresh storm slabs will grow as snow accumulates throughout the day, with natural avalanches possible during the peak of the storm in the late afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"On Friday, several glide slab avalanches (size 2-3) were observed on south and east aspects around the TCH highway corridor. Loose wet avalanches to size 2.5 were reported around the region; a natural loose-wet cycle was reported around Rogers Pass initiating with evening rainfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bokoa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nqk","text":"Avalanche activity on Thursday was limited to two glide slabs to size 2.5 releasing around 1750 m on steep south facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s1at","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7c4u","text":"On Tuesday, a size 3.5 deep slab avalanche was reported from the Northern Monashees. It was triggered by cornice fall on an east-southeast aspect above 2200 m. Additionally, a natural glide slab size 2.5 was reported from a West aspect at 1500 m and numerous loose wet to size 2 in steep southerly terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85dg7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7400","text":"On Monday, numerous natural loose wet avalanches were reported from southerly aspects above 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"A bit more snow than was forecast was observed producing small natural dry loose releases from steep alpine terrain in the Fernie area on Saturday. With the addition of forecast light flurries, increasing winds will likely use this material to form small but reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain through the day on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s1ni","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight and was observed on Friday morning on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Friday, several glide slab avalanches (size 2-3) were observed on south and east aspects around the TCH highway corridor. Loose wet avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported around the region; a natural loose-wet cycle was reported around Rogers Pass initiating with evening rainfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dphoe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"feo6s","text":"On Thursday several loose wet avalanches to size two were reported on solar alpine features.  Pin wheeling was also noted on north aspects below 2000 m in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5jn1u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4k4pf","text":"On Wednesday a few loose-wet avalanches were seen on steep solar aspects below treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c6950","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5k1f8","text":"On Tuesday, a natural 1.5 loose wet avalanche was reported from steep rocky terrain and small loose-dry sluffs were easily triggered by skier traffic on northerly aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19uks","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"but3m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2gc7m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"We don't yet have observations from Sunday's storm in the South of the region, however MIN reports from Thursday and again on Saturday in the Shames area paint a clear picture of recent slab reactivity in specific wind loaded features. These touchy conditions almost certainly ramped up a few notches on Sunday as heavy snowfall and high winds set up a widespread new storm slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":25,"key":0},{"offset":126,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cutn4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9it8j","text":"Natural wind slab releases to size 3 (very large) were observed in the Bear Pass corridor again on Sunday morning, the latest in a string of similar morning observations in this part of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eosj2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nga6","text":"Looking forward, the new snow won't have a great deal of time to stabilize before another round of snowfall on Tuesday refreshes our avalanche problems.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9d85b2f9-8877-11eb-b675-d641bdad1da9"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a461db95-6ad3-4b13-8b29-c46d551021a5"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"A couple of recent MIN reports help to give a sense of conditions in advance of Sunday's storm. Snowfall and wind since these observations have been building on the avalanche problems described, particularly in the southwest of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f1so","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fd7qi","text":"Saturday in Sinclair. This area is a bit more of a snow magnet than the Smithers area is, with touchy conditions quite a bit more widespread at the time of this report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9156c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"673m","text":"Wind slabs were clearly already affecting the Hudson Bay Mountain area on Friday, even before the storm rolled in.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":45,"length":25,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4e85c4a2-fbb7-4117-a4ae-eb2887125525"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ff91be22-3215-48cc-b0d7-afba7ec551ab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"A bit more snow than was forecast was observed producing small natural dry loose releases from steep alpine terrain in the Fernie area on Saturday. Additional light flurries and increased winds formed small but reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s1ni","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight and was observed on Friday morning on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9i13m","text":"Storm slabs will grow rapidly on Sunday night with some natural activity likely during the peak of the storm in the evening. See this MIN report that shows storm slab reactivity increasing during the day on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":129,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6k00g","text":"These slabs will gradually strengthen throughout the day on Monday, but human triggered slabs are still a concern and it will be important to carefully monitor the reactivity of storm snow through the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a4o1m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/352f5832-e5b7-456a-a18c-1491bb788915"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Storm slabs were actively growing throughout the day on Sunday and will continue to grow overnight. While we do not yet have any field reports at the time of publishing, it is likely some of these slabs were becoming reactive later in the day. Some natural avalanche activity is possible overnight, but then as the weather clears on Monday the main concern will be human triggered slabs in the top 20-40 cm of snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"lnuu","text":"On Saturday there were a few reports of small size 1 storm slab avalanches from the previous storm as well as some large explosive triggered cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6a50r","text":"Avalanche activity over the past week has been limited to small dry loose sluffs and small wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. On Monday there could be sufficient snow to form wind slabs on some steep open slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":74,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sluff"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"On Sunday, dry loose avalanches failed naturally and were reactive to skiers with fresh low density snow sliding on crusts or compact surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7bm5g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ap6m","text":"On Saturday, several natural size 1.5 wind slabs were observed on northeasterly aspects in the alpine. Size 2 slab avalanches were reported failing naturally on steep, south slopes (MIN report and deeper snowpack here). Sluffing and dry-loose avalanches were reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":213,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9tufb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahmoi","text":"A few small loose wet avalanches were reported Wednesday through Friday on solar aspects into the alpine. A small wind slab was also reported from a high elevation east facing aspect Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5sb1p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7vqn0","text":"On Tuesday, natural cornice falls were observed. Reports indicated that they did not pull a slab on the slope below. Sunshine may initiate loose wet avalanches on steep solar slopes and continue to weaken cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/purcells?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/7ec13681-53d7-4044-a4b5-b0ba21624a73"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"Small natural dry loose releases from steep alpine terrain were observed in the Fernie area on Saturday. Additional light flurries and increased winds formed small but reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7s1ni","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight Friday on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8gi74","text":"The recent snow was reported as being reactive to rider traffic over the weekend, particularly in steep wind-affected terrain. Looking forward, storm and wind slabs could continue to be triggered by riders as the wind speed remains elevated. New slabs are likely to develop on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"On Sunday, dry loose avalanches failed naturally and were reactive to skiers with fresh low density snow sliding on crusts or compact surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7bm5g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ap6m","text":"On Saturday, several natural size 1.5 wind slabs were observed on northeasterly aspects in the alpine. Size 2 slab avalanches were reported failing naturally on steep, south slopes (MIN report and deeper snowpack here). Sluffing and dry-loose avalanches were reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":213,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9tufb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahmoi","text":"A few small loose wet avalanches were reported Wednesday through Friday on solar aspects into the alpine. A small wind slab was also reported from a high elevation east facing aspect last Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/purcells?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/7ec13681-53d7-4044-a4b5-b0ba21624a73"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"25r1b","text":"MIN reports from Thursday and again on Saturday in the Shames area paint a clear picture of recent slab reactivity in specific wind loaded features. These touchy conditions almost certainly ramped up a few notches on Sunday as heavy snowfall and high winds set up a widespread new storm slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":25,"key":0},{"offset":39,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cutn4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9it8j","text":"Natural wind slab releases to size 3 (very large) were observed in the Bear Pass corridor again on Sunday morning, the latest in a string of similar morning observations in this part of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe1aq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fsk53","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81jqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clr03","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43cjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/9d85b2f9-8877-11eb-b675-d641bdad1da9"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a461db95-6ad3-4b13-8b29-c46d551021a5"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9i13m","text":"Widespread storm slab avalanche activity was reported on Sunday, and preliminary reports from Monday suggest they were still reactive to human triggering. On Sunday numerous size 1-2 natural slab avalanches were observed in the North Shore mountains. These avalanches were mostly 20-30 cm thick and ran on a crust layer. On Monday there were some reports of size 1.5-2 human triggered avalanches in the Seymour backcountry (30-60 cm thick). See the photos here and here. These slabs should be less reactive by Tuesday, but may still be possible to trigger in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":456,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":465,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ff1a8744-fac7-4acb-a5d2-b9dcb1de0f0d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1806da6d-8b3f-11eb-a30b-c2d1b25f9db8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6a50r","text":"Preliminary reports from Monday suggest the new snow formed some thin reactive slabs, with a few size 1.5 natural avalanches reported. Otherwise avalanche activity over the past week has been limited to small dry loose sluffs and small wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":219,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sluff"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"On Monday, explosives triggered several size 1-1.5 avalanches on NW-N-NE aspects above 1800 m. Small dry-loose avalanches were reactive to skiers in steep terrain. And several natural storm slab avalanches size 2-2.5 were reported in Glacier NP, occurring on north-northwesterly aspects above 1950m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c110q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2ksd","text":"On Sunday, explosives and skier traffic triggered numerous size 1 avalanches. A few small dry loose avalanches and sluffing in steep terrain was also reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8allq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bba2r","text":"On Saturday in Glacier NP, a handful of storm slabs size 1.5-2.5 released naturally from steep north-northwest aspects above 2000 m. A large (size 2.5) glide crack release from a west aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37r5u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"esg59","text":"On Friday, several glide slab avalanches (size 2-3) were observed on south and east aspects around the TCH highway corridor. Loose wet avalanches to size 2.5 were reported around the region; a natural loose-wet cycle was reported around Rogers Pass initiating with evening rainfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"Reports of avalanche activity on Monday consisted of skier triggered size 1 loose dry out of steep terrain. Touchy storm slab conditions were observed on Saturday at Sinclair. Reactive wind slabs were reported in the Hudson Bay Mountain area on Friday prior to the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":154,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":216,"length":25,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/4e85c4a2-fbb7-4117-a4ae-eb2887125525"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ff91be22-3215-48cc-b0d7-afba7ec551ab"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Avalanche reports during Sunday's storm were limited to a few small (size 1) storm slab avalanches, primarily on wind affected slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"There have been no recent avalanche reports.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"brr43","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3944s","text":"Last Wednesday our North Rockies Field team reported a size 2.5 natural cornice failure in the McBride area. This cornice triggered an East facing alpine slope with the suspected weak layer being the deeper weak facets. Just over a week ago, and likely during the first big warm-up, several large size 2.5-3 natural slab avalanches were reported - the suspect failing layer the mid-February facet interface, see some photos of this activity in this MIN. These reports indicate that the buried persistent weak interface remains somewhat active, but likely take a large load to trigger it. That being said the weight of a human and/or machine may be enough to trigger something deeper. It is a low probability - high consequence scenario with large N-E facing alpine slopes being the most suspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":444,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bf9b8f77-878c-11eb-a966-a26ead12c30f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9i13m","text":"On Monday there were some reports of size 1.5-2 human triggered avalanches in the Seymour backcountry (30-60 cm thick). See the photos here and here. Additionally there were reports of several size 1.5 explosives triggered storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":144,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1k0dc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11qec","text":"Widespread storm slab avalanche activity was reported on Sunday, and preliminary reports from Monday suggest they were still reactive to human triggering. On Sunday numerous size 1-2 natural slab avalanches were observed in the North Shore mountains. These avalanches were mostly 20-30 cm thick and ran on a crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ff1a8744-fac7-4acb-a5d2-b9dcb1de0f0d"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1806da6d-8b3f-11eb-a30b-c2d1b25f9db8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Reports of avalanche activity on Monday:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"953he","text":"At Shames, a skier accidentally triggered a storm slab size 1.5 on a northwest aspect around 1400 m.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7p5gj","text":"East of Kitimat, a natural cornice-triggered wind slab size 2 on an east aspect around 1000m. Crown depth ranged from 70 cm up to 2 m. The failure plane is suspected to be a layer of surface hoar buried in early March.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9nc1","text":"Along the CN corridor west of Terrace, low elevation loose wet and wet slabs ran naturally size 1.5-2","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57juq","text":"Also along the CN corridor west of Terrace, several natural glide slabs were observed size 2-3. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5o5dj","text":"We anticipate a natural avalanche cycle overnight Tuesday during the peak of the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5keh","text":"Reports on Monday showed several size 1.5-2 cornice releases with explosive control, as well as a few thin storm and wind slab avalanches to size 1.5 in the alpine. Loose wet and loose dry size 1 avalanches from steep terrain facing the sun were also reported in the afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7j2r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1h9h3","text":"Expect to see an increase in wind slab and possibly storm slab activity Wednesday with new snow and wind arriving Tuesday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6q4j1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"Storm slabs were reactive to explosives on Monday, size 1-1.5. With strong overnight winds forecast, more slab activity is anticipated for Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhic6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight Friday on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We've had few reports from the field over the last few days, however isolated reports suggest 20-30 cm recent snow is sluffing easily where it overlies a crust, but remaining low density with no slab qualities.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"473jg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3944s","text":"Last Wednesday our North Rockies Field team reported a size 2.5 natural cornice failure in the McBride area. This cornice triggered an East facing alpine slope with the suspected weak layer being the deeper weak facets. Just over a week ago, and likely during the first big warm-up, several large size 2.5-3 natural slab avalanches were reported - the suspect failing layer the mid-February facet interface, see some photos of this activity in this MIN. These reports indicate that the buried persistent weak interface remains somewhat active, but likely take a large load to trigger it. That being said the weight of a human and/or machine may be enough to trigger something deeper. It is a low probability - high consequence scenario with large N-E facing alpine slopes being the most suspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":444,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/bf9b8f77-878c-11eb-a966-a26ead12c30f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6a50r","text":"Reports from Monday suggest the new snow formed some thin reactive slabs, with a few size 1.5 natural storm slab avalanches reported, as well as a few explosive controlled storm slab avalanches size 1.5 to 2. There were several skier triggered size 1.5 to 2 storm slab avalanches late in the afternoon on Monday in the Whitewater backcountry. These were on west, north and northwest aspects at treeline. This MIN on Monday outlines the reactivity of the new snow nicely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":404,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4pl12","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5de66c5f-8b71-11eb-a471-aae987f5e9f4"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"On Monday, explosives triggered several size 1-1.5 avalanches on NW-N-NE aspects above 1800 m. Small dry-loose avalanches were reactive to skiers in steep terrain. And several natural storm slab avalanches size 2-2.5 were reported in Glacier NP, occurring on north-northwesterly aspects above 1950m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c110q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2ksd","text":"On Sunday, explosives and skier traffic triggered numerous size 1 avalanches. A few small dry loose avalanches and sluffing in steep terrain was also reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8allq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bba2r","text":"On Saturday in Glacier NP, a handful of storm slabs size 1.5-2.5 released naturally from steep north-northwest aspects above 2000 m. A large (size 2.5) glide crack release from a west aspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37r5u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"esg59","text":"On Friday, several glide slab avalanches (size 2-3) were observed on south and east aspects around the TCH highway corridor. Loose wet avalanches to size 2.5 were reported around the region; a natural loose-wet cycle was reported around Rogers Pass initiating with evening rainfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"No avalanches reported Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"baprm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ppa8","text":"On Sunday, dry loose avalanches failed naturally and were reactive to skiers with fresh low density snow sliding on crusts or compact surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7bm5g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ap6m","text":"On Saturday, several natural size 1.5 wind slabs were observed on northeasterly aspects in the alpine. Size 2 slab avalanches were reported failing naturally on steep, south slopes (MIN report and deeper snowpack here). Sluffing and dry-loose avalanches were reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":213,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9tufb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahmoi","text":"A few small loose wet avalanches were reported Wednesday through Friday on solar aspects into the alpine. A small wind slab was also reported from a high elevation east facing aspect last Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/purcells?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/7ec13681-53d7-4044-a4b5-b0ba21624a73"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1u45","text":"On Monday there were few reports of natural and skier triggered wind slab avalanches to size 1.5 on northerly aspects above 1900 m in both the south and north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fl2ej","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9guvn","text":"Over the weekend there were several reports of small (size 1) human triggered wind slab avalanches around the Duffey area. They were mostly 20-25 cm thick (see an example in this MIN report). Some small dry loose avalanches were also reported in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2a6b80e0-89e6-11eb-b556-7e9f787b1670"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"On Monday, small natural wind slabs were starting to pop in steep, unsupported alpine features in the south of the region where recent snowfall amounts have been greatest. With strong overnight winds forecast, more wind slab activity is expected on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"A MIN report from the White Pass area on Monday showed some new wind slab formation and reactivity as a result of recent northerly winds. This process likely sustained over the last couple of days of relatively consistent wind and lots of snow available to blow around. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6teqv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jlbb","text":"Looking forward, a shift back to elevated southwest winds with light snowfall should keep wind slab problems active across varied aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/039489e2-04a7-4b51-8bd0-f11ff6740c08"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"The North Rockies field team reported rapidly growing storm slabs producing shooting cracks in the northern part of the region on Wednesday (check for an upcoming MIN report from Sugarbowl). While we do not have other recent observations, the sheer amount of new snow on Wednesday likely resulted in natural avalanche activity at higher elevations and has left the potential for large human triggered storm slab avalanches at all elevations on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"There was a spike of avalanche activity on Monday with a storm resulting in several natural slab avalanches on south, east, and north facing slopes (mostly size 1.5-2). These slabs were also reactive to humans on Monday and Tuesday, resulting in size 1-2 slab avalanches that were mostly 30 to 40 cm thick (illustrated by this snowboard triggered avalanche just south of Revelstoke and this snowmobile triggered avalanche just north of Revelstoke). In many areas the snow had not developed a slab, but still produced natural and human triggered dry loose avalanches in steep terrain (size 1-1.5). A few cornice failures were also reported on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":327,"length":19,"key":0},{"offset":391,"length":20,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/35f0eaa4-0481-41e0-ac5f-06b2434b7eb8"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5268ee2a-98d1-4432-9802-b9536d4be304"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"Small avalanches were triggered within recent snow on Tuesday. This was likely the case for Wednesday as well, within the 5-15 cm of overnight snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7c900","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"76jfk","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs may remain triggerable at higher elevations and use caution on sun-exposed slopes if clear skies prevail, which is forecast for the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5hd3g","text":"A few cornices were triggered naturally and from explosives on Tuesday and Wednesday. They were very large, as is expected at this time of year.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v9o1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e6ui","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs and cornices may remain triggerable at higher elevations and use caution on sun-exposed slopes if clear skies prevail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"14a65","text":"On Wednesday, riders triggered loose dry avalanches, which switched to loose wet as the freezing level rose over the day. The avalanches were reported as small (size 1). On Tuesday, this MIN describes recent slab avalanche activity near Mt Strachan. On Monday there were some reports of size 1.5-2 human triggered avalanches in the Seymour backcountry (30-60 cm thick). See the photos here and here. Additionally there were reports of several size 1.5 explosives triggered storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":182,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":385,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":394,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"7qnle","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nahl","text":"Looking forward, storm and wind slabs may remain triggerable at higher elevations and use caution on sun-exposed slopes if clear skies prevail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4om9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ef096f31-8ccc-11eb-8d26-d6a3f2a7f57e"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ff1a8744-fac7-4acb-a5d2-b9dcb1de0f0d"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/1806da6d-8b3f-11eb-a30b-c2d1b25f9db8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"Many small to large wind slabs were triggered naturally, by explosives, and by riders on Tuesday. They generally occurred at treeline and alpine elevations and were 10 to 30 cm deep, within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5n4un","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"Looking forward, storm slab activity is expected to rapidly decline but wind slabs could still be triggered at higher elevations. Keep your eye out for the sun, as sun-exposed slopes could rapidly deteriorate if the sun pokes through the clouds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"On Monday and Tuesday, we received a few reports of size 1 natural and explosive-triggered wind slabs in steep, unsupported alpine features in the south of the region where recent snowfall amounts have been greatest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"Explosive control work on Monday and Tuesday produced mainly size 1 loose dry avalanches and a few thin size 1-1.5 storm slabs showing minimal cohesion and propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhic6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight Friday on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Recent avalanche activity has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) avalanches in the top 15 cm of snow, many of them dry loose sluffs rather than slabs. A few larger slab 2 avalanches were reported in Glacier NP on Monday and Tuesday. There were also a few human triggered slab avalanches in the Revelstoke area, including this snowmobile triggered avalanche on Boulder Mountain on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":325,"length":20,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5268ee2a-98d1-4432-9802-b9536d4be304","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5268ee2a-98d1-4432-9802-b9536d4be304"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"Recent avalanche activity has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) wind slab avalanches, dry loose sluffs, and cornice falls. These have occured on a range of aspects, and will continue to be possible on slopes that have recently been wind loaded. A few larger (size 2) wind slab avalanches were observed on steep south-facing slopes in the Dogtooth Range on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday there was also a small (size 1) human triggered slab near Invermere on a north aspect at 2000 m. This avalanche ran on a 15 cm deep surface hoar layer underneath the recent snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8gi74","text":"We don't yet have observations from Wednesday's storm, however it was almost certainly a busy day for natural avalanche activity with 20 cm to 50+ cm of new snow rapidly accumulating in the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21ocn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1buik","text":"Earlier snow from the weekend storm was reported as being reactive to rider traffic during the weekend, particularly in steep wind-affected terrain. Slab reactivity and destructive potential likely stepped up a notch with Wednesday's storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4lr1g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahugl","text":"Looking forward, depending on the bond forming between our new snow and the previous surface, we may see the new snow becoming increasingly reactive to triggers as it settles and gains slab properties. Wind loaded areas will be the most concerning, likely now primed for human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"On Wednesday the only avalanche activity reported was loose dry sluffing with skier traffic on steep northerly aspects. Explosive control work on Monday and Tuesday produced mainly size 1 loose dry avalanches and a few thin size 1-1.5 storm slabs showing minimal cohesion and propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhic6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight Friday on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs could still be triggered at higher elevations. Keep your eye out for the sun, as sun-exposed slopes could rapidly deteriorate when the sun pokes through the clouds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kec7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4bqbt","text":"Many small to large wind slabs were triggered naturally, by explosives, and by riders on Tuesday. They generally occurred at treeline and alpine elevations and were 10 to 30 cm deep, within the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5n4un","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"Small avalanches were triggered within recent snow on Tuesday. This was likely the case for Wednesday as well, within the 5-15 cm of overnight snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7c900","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"76jfk","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs may remain triggerable at higher elevations and use caution on sun-exposed slopes if clear skies prevail, which is forecast for the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Avalanche activity has quieted down since a Monday and Tuesday when there were numerous reports of size 1-2 storm slab avalanches on north, east, and south facing slopes. On Wednesday reports were primarily limited to size 1-1.5 dry loose and storm slab avalanches in the top 15-20 cm of snow. One size 2 skier triggered avalanche was reported in the southern Selkirks. The avalanche was triggered on a east facing slope at 2250 m and ran on a 30 cm deep crust layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6onp9","text":"On Friday and Saturday there will be a lingering possibility to trigger storm slab, wind slab, and dry loose avalanches in the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5hd3g","text":"A few cornices were triggered naturally and from explosives on Tuesday and Wednesday. They were very large, as is expected at this time of year.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v9o1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e6ui","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs and cornices may remain triggerable at higher elevations and use caution on sun-exposed slopes if clear skies prevail.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Recent avalanche activity has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) avalanches in the top 15 cm of snow, many of them dry loose sluffs rather than slabs. A few larger slab 2 avalanches have been observed in steep slide paths in Glacier NP over the past few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9g07t","text":"On Monday and Tuesday there were a few human triggered slab avalanches in the Revelstoke area, including this snowmobile triggered avalanche on Boulder Mountain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":110,"length":20,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1vpmj","text":"One notable size 3 slab avalanche was observed northeast of Revelstoke on Wednesday. The avalanche failed on the ground on a south aspect at 1600 m. While an isolated event, it is a good reminder to watch for slopes warming up in the springtime heat.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5268ee2a-98d1-4432-9802-b9536d4be304","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5268ee2a-98d1-4432-9802-b9536d4be304"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Explosive control work conducted east of Kitimat on Thursday revealed touchy cornices up to size 2.5, but stubborn wind slabs limited to size 1. Loose dry results were also observed up to size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eluuh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rpg0","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday, evidence of a widespread natural avalanche cycle was observed to have run during Tuesday's storm throughout the region. At upper elevations, avalanche character was storm slab mostly around size 2 and up to size 3 in coastal areas and Bear Pass. Below treeline, avalanche character was loose wet size 1-1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvgtp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3olda","text":"Several natural glide slab avalanches have been reported over the last week size 2-3. Avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"Recent reports of avalanche activity have come almost exclusively from the southwest of the region. In the last few days, natural, explosive and skier triggered wind slab avalanches averaging size 2 have been reported on east to southeast aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below treeline, natural loose wet and wet slab avalanches around size 2 are suspected to have run during the storm Tuesday night. Explosive control work on Wednesday produced loose wet and wet slab results size 1-1.5 below 1000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"On Wednesday, neighboring Waterton National Park reported size 1 loose dry activity on steep solar aspects. Solar induced activity can be expected as skies clear over the next couple of days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"86ctt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ajli","text":"On Monday and Tuesday, we received a few reports of size 1 natural and explosive-triggered wind slabs in steep, unsupported alpine features in the south of the region where recent snowfall amounts have been greatest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"Heavy snowfall on Wednesday likely resulted in natural avalanche activity. Field observations are limited, but the North Rockies field team observed one natural size 2 storm slab avalanche at Sugarbowl in below treeline terrain on Wednesday (MIN report). Skiers near Blue River also ski cut some size 1 storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":242,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"74c8p","text":"Storm slabs have stabilized since Wednesday, but are still possible to trigger at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/963b7ff2-76db-4b23-9b69-71d8a247dfb0"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpnv","text":"Recent avalanche activity has been limited to small (size 1-1.5) wind slab avalanches, dry loose sluffs, and cornice falls. These have occurred on a range of aspects, and will continue to be possible on wind-loaded or sun-exposed slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Natural avalanche activity is expected to be widespread throughout the day on Saturday with heavy snow and strong winds in the forecast.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"88em","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8cbd9","text":"On Thursday, Explosive control work conducted east of Kitimat resulted in cornices failures up to size 2.5, and wind slabs limited to size 1. Dry loose avalanches were also observed up to size 1.5. Around Ningunsaw, there were explosive-triggered avalanches up to size 3, including one that is suspected to have failed on the mid-February persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27n53","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4n44b","text":"Tuesday's storm resulted in a widespread natural avalanche cycle, with size 2-3 storm slab avalanches at upper elevations, and size 1-1.5 wet loose avalanches below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvgtp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3olda","text":"Several size 2-3 natural glide slab avalanches have been reported over the last week. Avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Avalanche activity over the past few days has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) dry loose avalanches in the top 20 cm of snow and some small cornice failures that did not trigger any slabs. However, each day there have been a few notable slab avalanches. On Thursday a natural size 3 avalanche was observed on a east aspect at 1800 m in the Valhallas. The crown 100 cm thick, but no other details are known. On Wednesday there was a size 2 skier triggered avalanche on a east facing slope at 2250 m in the southern Selkirks (running on a 30 cm deep crust layer).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6onp9","text":"On Saturday there will be a lingering possibility to trigger storm slab, wind slab, and dry loose avalanches in the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"On Thursday there were a few reports of human triggered thin storm slab avalanches to size 1.5 on north and south aspects around 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22rkr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"es7d8","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs could still be triggered at higher elevations. Keep your eye out for the sun, as sun-exposed slopes could rapidly deteriorate when the sun pokes through the clouds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kec7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Recent avalanche activity has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) wind slab and dry loose avalanches in the top 20 cm of snow. A few larger slab 2 avalanches have been observed in steep slide paths in Glacier NP over the past few days. One notable size 3 slab avalanche was observed northeast of Revelstoke on Wednesday. The avalanche failed on the ground on a south aspect at 1600 m. While an isolated event, it is a good reminder to watch for slopes warming up in the springtime heat.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a9ajn","text":"On Saturday there will be a lingering possibility to trigger storm slab, wind slab, and dry loose avalanches in the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"A natural avalanche cycle is expected on Saturday with new snow and strong winds in the foreacst.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alenj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c27ca","text":"Recent reports of avalanche activity have come almost exclusively from the southwest of the region. In the last few days, natural, explosive, and human-triggered wind slab avalanches around size 2 have been reported on east to southeast aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below treeline, natural wet loose and wet slab avalanches around size 2 are suspected to have run during the storm Tuesday night. Explosive control work on Wednesday produced loose wet and wet slab results size 1-1.5 below 1000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We have no reports of avalanche activity since Wednesday's storm when there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches. These slabs have likely stabilized since then, but new storm slabs will be a concern above 1500 m this weekend. Wet loose avalanches will also be possible at below treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"Most recent reports are limited to size 1 loose dry and wet from steep terrain facing the sun in the alpine and  treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7c900","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"76jfk","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs may remain triggerable at higher elevations and use caution on sun-exposed slopes if clear skies prevail, which is forecast for the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"The likelihood of loose avalanches may increase with rising temperatures and solar radiation on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"funki","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jbbq","text":"On Thursday, there were a few reports of dry loose avalanches on steep south-facing terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"39sv5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et0ra","text":"On Wednesday, the neighboring Waterton National Park reported size 1 dry loose activity on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"86ctt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ajli","text":"On Monday and Tuesday, we received a few reports of size 1 natural and explosive-triggered wind slabs in steep, unsupported alpine features in the south of the region where recent snowfall amounts have been greatest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"Reports from the White Pass area over the midweek showed fairly minimal wind slab reactivity in areas where wind has actively been moving loose snow around. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3uk1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"uug8","text":"A rapid change in conditions was observed Friday morning as flurries and elevated winds initiated a new period of wind slab development. This pattern of light accumulation amid elevated, shifting winds should sustain through Saturday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"On Friday, at the time of publishing, there were a few reports of size 1 human triggered storm slab avalanches on north aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73k97","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clg7l","text":"On Thursday there were a few reports of natural size 1.5-2 storm slab avalanches, as well as a size 1.5 explosive-triggered cornice.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e3t8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"588d7","text":"On Wednesday there were reports of human-triggered dry loose avalanches on steep northerly aspects. Explosive control work on Monday and Tuesday produced mainly size 1 dry loose avalanches and a few size 1-1.5 storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhic6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight last Friday on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5hd3g","text":"A few cornices were triggered naturally and from explosives on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They were very large, as is expected at this time of year. On Thursday there was also a size 2 wind slab reported on a north aspect at 1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"v9o1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4e6ui","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8gi74","text":"Explosives control in the Table River Valley on Thursday yielded many storm and wind slabs in the size 2-2.5 range, with one size 3 (very large) release. Evidence of Wednesday's widespread natural cycle was observed during the same mission, with many more size 3 avalanches noted on a greater range of terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4lr1g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahugl","text":"Looking forward, we have another storm of similar strength taking aim at the region Friday night through Saturday. Natural avalanche activity will likely follow a similar pattern, especially in the west of the region where the greatest accumulations are expected.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Avalanche activity over the past few days has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) dry loose avalanches in the top 20 cm and some small cornice failures that did not trigger any slabs. However, each day there have been a few notable slab avalanches.  A natural wind slab avalanche size 1.5 was observed on Friday.  On Thursday a natural size 3 avalanche was observed on a east aspect at 1800 m in the Valhallas. The crown 100 cm thick, but no other details are known. On Wednesday there was a size 2 skier triggered avalanche on a east facing slope at 2250 m in the southern Selkirks (running on a 30 cm deep crust layer).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Recent avalanche activity has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) wind slab and dry loose avalanches in the top 20 cm of snow. A few larger slab 2 avalanches have been observed in steep slide paths in Glacier NP over the past few days. One notable size 3 slab avalanche was observed northeast of Revelstoke on Wednesday. The avalanche failed on the ground on a south aspect at 1600 m. While an isolated event, it is a good reminder to watch for slopes warming up in the springtime heat.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We have no reports of avalanche activity since Wednesday's storm when there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches. These slabs have likely stabilized since then, but new storm slabs will be a concern above 1500 m this weekend. Wet loose avalanches will also be possible at below treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a35ss","text":"New snow with strong wind is expected to form fresh and reactive wind slabs in lee terrain on Sunday. Wet loose avalanches are possible at lower elevations if it begins to rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6psm8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75j6g","text":"There were no new avalanches reported in the region on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"funki","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jbbq","text":"On Thursday, there were a few reports of dry loose avalanches on steep south-facing terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"39sv5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et0ra","text":"On Wednesday, the neighboring Waterton National Park reported size 1 dry loose activity on steep solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"86ctt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ajli","text":"On Monday and Tuesday, we received a few reports of size 1 natural and explosive-triggered wind slabs in steep, unsupported alpine features in the south of the region where recent snowfall amounts have been greatest.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"boig1","text":"Fresh storm slabs are expected to build and become increasingly reactive throughout the day on Sunday. Wet loose avalanches are possible at lower elevations where rain is expected.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7i6g4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ljqn","text":"On Friday, there were a few reports of size 1 human triggered storm slab avalanches on north aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73k97","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"clg7l","text":"On Thursday there were a few reports of natural size 1.5-2 storm slab avalanches, as well as a size 1.5 explosive-triggered cornice.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bhic6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dns51","text":"A large (size 2) glide slab occurred overnight last Friday on a lower elevation slope on Mt. Fernie. It may have been coaxed into action by overnight rainfall. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Natural avalanche activity is expected to continue into Sunday morning, likely tapering throughout the day. Keep in mind that the likelihood of human triggered avalanches will remain high.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4d6ri","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"n02v","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle likely occurred during the day on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dk3bk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8v25a","text":"On Thursday, Explosive control work conducted east of Kitimat resulted in cornices failures up to size 2.5, and wind slabs limited to size 1. Dry loose avalanches were also observed up to size 1.5. Around Ningunsaw, there were explosive-triggered avalanches up to size 3, including one that is suspected to have failed on the mid-February persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27n53","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4n44b","text":"Tuesday's storm resulted in a widespread natural avalanche cycle, with size 2-3 storm slab avalanches at upper elevations, and size 1-1.5 wet loose avalanches below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bvgtp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3olda","text":"Several size 2-3 natural glide slab avalanches have been reported over the last week. Avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"Fresh and reactive storm slabs are likely to be encountered on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehrn8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"50rff","text":"There were no new avalanches reported on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alenj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c27ca","text":"Recent reports of avalanche activity have come almost exclusively from the southwest of the region. Over the last week, natural, explosive, and human-triggered wind slab avalanches around size 2 have been reported on east to southeast aspects at treeline and alpine elevations. Below treeline, natural wet loose and wet slab avalanches around size 2 are suspected to have run during the storm on Tuesday night. Explosive control work on Wednesday produced loose wet and wet slab results size 1-1.5 below 1000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8gi74","text":"We don't yet have observations from Saturday's storm in the region, but light initial accumulations at weather stations suggest its impacts may be delayed to Saturday night and Sunday. Continuing snowfall and high winds over this period should make for active avalanche conditions on Sunday. The west slope of the region is still where the greatest accumulations are expected.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c1dn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90r74","text":"Explosives control in the wake of the last storm yielded many storm and wind slabs in the size 2-2.5 range in the Table River Valley on Thursday, with one size 3 (very large) release. Evidence of Wednesday's widespread natural cycle was observed during the same mission, with many more size 3 avalanches noted on a greater range of terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"Reports from the White Pass area over the midweek and again on Friday at Paddy Peak showed fairly minimal wind slab reactivity in areas where wind has actively been moving loose snow around. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":63,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e3uk1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"uug8","text":"Although an uptick in new snow and wind was observed Friday morning in the White Pass area, accumulation and wind since the observation tapered off, likely minimizing new slab development.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dshom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5m2ck","text":"What snow remains available for transport in exposed areas may get moved into small new slabs in a reverse loading pattern as north winds take over again Saturday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/52de77b6-8eae-11eb-bb99-5a1420639654"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"Avalanche activity on Friday was limited to loose wet avalanches to size 1.5 from steep terrain facing the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uk9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fq6c3","text":"Expect to see an increase in storm and wind slab avalanches on Sunday as new snow accumulates and the wind blows strong from the southwest. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kn01","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dpt8l","text":"The likelihood of triggering avalanches will decrease somewhat in the wake of Sunday's storm, however, human triggering remains likely, especially in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. With so much new snow, even short periods of direct sun can trigger natural avalanches. Cornices are large and should be given a wide berth, especially when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mmrc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cg8dp","text":"It is likely that a natural avalanche cycle occurred during the day on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2j8mj","text":"On Sunday there were some small wet loose avalanches out of alpine features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fclgr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"t8mf","text":"On Saturday there were small wet loose avalanches and a natural cornice fall reported in the Lizard Range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2m8cd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5rcl","text":"On Friday, there were a few reports of size 1 human triggered storm slab avalanches on north aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bse26","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9cm","text":"Glide cracks continue to grow. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"14a65","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to decrease on Monday, however reactive storm slabs are still anticipated, particularly in wind loaded areas at higher elevations. Cornices are large and should be given a wide berth, especially when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arel9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5qttc","text":"A natural avalanche cycle likely occurred during the day on Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4te0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"We are still awaiting reports of avalanche activity from the weekend's storm. A widespread natural cycle is likely to have occurred Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jj2h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1tk7e","text":"There have been a few notable slab avalanches over the past week. On Saturday, several natural cornice falls triggered size 2-3 avalanches. One of which is suspected to have run on a deeply buried crust near the base of the snowpack. On Thursday a natural size 3 was observed on a east aspect at 1800 m in the Valhallas. The crown was 100 cm thick, but no other details are known. On Wednesday there was a size 2 skier triggered avalanche on a east facing slope at 2250 m in the southern Selkirks, running on a 30 cm deep crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"b3btk","text":"On Sunday neighbouring forecast regions reported cracking on open wind affected slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ocdq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"640kn","text":"On Saturday there were wet loose avalanches on solar slopes reported in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78jca","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bgcks","text":"Glide cracks continue to grow. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to taper now that the storm is over, but reactive storm slabs are still expected, especially in wind loaded areas. If the sun comes out on Monday, it could quickly initiate natural avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11a2f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mblg","text":"A widespread avalanche cycle occurred during the day on Saturday with storm slabs up to size 3 and wet loose avalanches up to size 2 throughout the region. It's likely that this avalanche cycle continued into Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cr3i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"au5s4","text":"There was one notable size 3 explosive triggered avalanche reported near Ningunsaw on Thursday that was suspected to have failed on the mid-February persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dk3bk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3olda","text":"Several size 2-3 natural glide slab avalanches have been reported over the last week. Avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"Avalanche size and sensitivity are expected to decrease over the next few days, however, reactive storm slabs are still anticipated, especially in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. If the sun comes out on Monday, it could quickly trigger natural avalanches within the new snow. Cornices are large at this time of year, and they become weaker when the sun hits them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkm9k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d30vp","text":"There are no recent reports of avalanches, however, it's likely that a natural avalanche cycle occurred over the weekend, particularly in places that received higher snowfall amounts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5id0a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"We are still awaiting reports of avalanche activity from the weekend's storm. A widespread natural cycle is likely to have occurred Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9rnd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58m7m","text":"Recent avalanche activity has primarily been small (size 1-1.5) wind slab and dry loose, with a few reaching the 2-2.5 size range. One notable size 3 slab avalanche was observed northeast of Revelstoke on Wednesday. The avalanche failed on the ground on a south aspect at 1600 m. In neighboring Glacier National Park and South Columbia regions, several natural cornice falls triggered deep slab avalanches size 2-3. As temperatures rise mid week, keep in mind that the springtime heat penetrates down to layers buried deep in the snowpack","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"A report from Mt. Rohr on Saturday showed a fresh cornice triggered slab from a steep piece of terrain, a great reminder of cornice and associated avalanche hazards.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfjfn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3p9bl","text":"Avalanche activity on Friday was limited to loose wet avalanches to size 1.5 from steep terrain facing the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uk9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fq6c3","text":"Looking forward, new snow from Sunday's storm may need a day to settle and form a good bond with the old surface. Extra caution should be taken in wind loaded areas, which may begin to include more south slopes as a forecast shift to north winds takes place.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kn01","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We are still awaiting reports of avalanche activity from the weekend's storm. A widespread natural cycle is likely to have occurred Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6045r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bnvm","text":"On Saturday, evidence of an old size 2 cornice failure was observed at Allen Creek. Otherwise, we have no reports of avalanche activity since Wednesday's storm when there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"A couple of MIN reports from Saturday near Ymir Peak detail a large (size 2.5), potentially remote triggered wind slab on a south aspect at 2300 metres. Check both reports for the story and the images. Heating from solar exposure was suspected to have contributed to triggering the slide. Quite a few more small loose snow avalanches were reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":12,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"302cq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"940g","text":"Looking forward, new snow from Sunday's storm may need a day to settle and bond to the surface in areas where the surface refroze into a crust in advance of the snowfall. Extra caution should be taken in wind loaded areas, which may begin to include more south slopes as a forecast shift to north winds takes place.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22rkr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kec7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d7b8bf56-8fe4-11eb-8dab-e63da7d84b9c"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"Winds are expected to shift back to the south and west over the coming days, which could result in further wind loading and the formation of fresh and reactive wind slabs, especially with fresh snow expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e493k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7o97m","text":"A significant wind event, with extreme north winds in the White Pass area on Saturday night, triggered a widespread natural avalanche cycle. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dshom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We are still awaiting reports of avalanche activity from the weekend's storm. A widespread natural cycle is likely to have occurred Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6045r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8bnvm","text":"On Saturday, evidence of an old size 2 cornice failure was observed at Allen Creek. Otherwise, we have no reports of avalanche activity since Wednesday's storm when there were a few reports of natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dpt8l","text":"On Sunday, natural storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported and numerous size 1.5 slabs were easily triggered by skiers and riders from steep slopes where the new snow sits above a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75gre","text":"The likelihood of triggering avalanches will decrease somewhat in the wake of Sunday's storm, however, human triggering remains likely, especially in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. With so much new snow, even short periods of direct sun can trigger natural avalanches. Cornices are large and should be given a wide berth, especially when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mmrc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Preliminary reports of avalanche activity during the storm include several natural, explosive and skier controlled storm slabs averaging size 1-1.5 in the Monashees and at Revelstoke.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3pt3h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jj2h","text":"Notable reports of avalanche activity prior to the storm include:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b05so","text":"On Saturday, several natural cornice falls triggered size 2-3 avalanches. One of which is suspected to have run on a deeply buried crust near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"vip9","text":"On Thursday a natural size 3 was observed on a east aspect at 1800 m in the Valhallas. The crown was 100 cm thick, but no other details are known.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3jc47","text":"Widespread natural avalanches up to size 2.5 and skier controlled avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"74k8t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9es20","text":"Storm slabs reactive to human triggering are still expected on Tuesday, especially in wind loaded areas or on sunny aspects. Sunny skies on Tuesday could cause a quick uptick in natural avalanche activity as well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6ulc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5htb","text":"Glide cracks continue to grow. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"14a65","text":"On Sunday, a recent MIN report showed the new 10 cm of storm snow was easily running on a firm crust below 1200 m. The recent storm snow may start to settle and bond by Tuesday. However, wind-loaded slopes at upper elevations may take longer. Wind slabs may be reactive to human triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":19,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"29pa5","text":"Solar facing slopes could destabilize rapidly when the sun is on them and initiate natural wet loose avalanches. Cornices are large and could also deteriorate under the warm spring sun. They require a large berth from above and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cbesi","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/0ffd387c-1f32-48a5-8b46-7d6f60b1639b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Preliminary reports of avalanche activity during the storm include one visually observed and numerous audible natural storm slabs suspected to be in the size 3-3.5 range in the southeast corner of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9rnd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58m7m","text":"Notable reports of avalanche activity prior to the storm include:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"esk8o","text":"A size 3 slab avalanche was observed northeast of Revelstoke on Wednesday. The avalanche failed on the ground on a south aspect at 1600 m. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdjqr","text":"In neighboring Glacier National Park and South Columbia regions, several natural cornice falls triggered deep slab avalanches size 2-3.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"On Tuesday, several natural and explosive triggered wind slab avalanches occurred up to size 2. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ci4qq","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to taper now that the storm is over, but reactive storm slabs and wind slabs may linger, especially in wind-loaded areas. If the sun comes out on Tuesday, it could quickly initiate natural avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11a2f","text":"There was one notable size 3 explosive triggered avalanche reported near Ningunsaw last Thursday that was suspected to have failed on the mid-February persistent weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dk3bk","text":"Several size 2-3 natural glide slab avalanches have been reported over the last week. Avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Sunday afternoon and evening up to size 2.5 during the storm.  A near miss was also reported on the Coquihalla size 2.5. Check out this MIN report for more details.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":169,"length":44,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7sdsc","text":"A report from Mt. Rohr on Saturday showed a fresh cornice-triggered slab from a steep piece of terrain, a great reminder of cornice and associated avalanche hazards.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfjfn","text":"Looking forward, new snow from Sunday's storm may need a day or so to settle and form a good bond with the old surface. Extra caution should be taken in wind loaded areas, which may begin to include more south slopes as a forecast shift to north winds takes place.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kn01","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa850d86-9044-11eb-836d-e667231f07a1"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Avalanche activity is expected to increase with Wednesday's storm. Snowfall amounts are uncertain and reactive storm and wind slabs may build through the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binl2","text":"On Tuesday, several natural and explosive triggered wind slab avalanches occurred up to size 2. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ci4qq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fpmu2","text":"On Monday, reports from the Telkwa area saw a widespread avalanche cycle that occurred over the weekend. This included loose dry avalanches at all elevations up to size 2 and wind slabs up to size 2.5. With the Telkwa receiving the most snow throughout the region this zone and the ranges to the West are likely a hot spot for avalanche activity in the upper snowpack and may take longer to stabilize and bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"db698","text":"Avalanche size and sensitivity are expected to decrease over the next few days, however, reactive storm slabs are still anticipated, especially in wind-loaded slopes at upper elevations. If the sun comes out, it could quickly trigger natural avalanches within the new snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78bi1","text":"Cornices are large at this time of year, and they become weaker when the sun hits them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkm9k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d30vp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5i0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dr0nl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pgdv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"On Monday, numerous skier and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were reported size 1-1.5, largely on NW aspects. By Tuesday, storm slabs became more stubborn to explosives and results were limited. Observations in the Hellroaring area, which received less snow, include a few size 1 wind slabs and a cornice-triggered size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1090r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2a14c","text":"Reports during the storm on Sunday include several natural storm slabs size 1-2  and a natural size 2 loose wet avalanche on a northeast aspect around 1700 m. It is suspected to have scrubbed down to a crust near the ground, as rain and warm temperatures destabilized the full depth of the snowpack. Keep this one in mind as the snowpack heats up again on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"A natural storm slab avalanche cycle was observed to have run during the storm, widespread size 3-3.5 in the Selkirks and to a more limited extent in the Monashees to size 2, a few of them cornice-triggered. Storm slabs remained reactive to ski cuts on Monday, mostly around size 1 with a couple of skier remotes size 1-2 in the east of the region. By Tuesday, storm slabs were showing signs of becoming more stubborn, showing limited propagation with a few explosive control results around size 2. A skier triggered size 2.5 involvement in neighboring Glacier National Park resulted in lost gear and minor injuries.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9rnd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58m7m","text":"Notable reports of avalanche activity prior to the storm include:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"esk8o","text":"A size 3 slab avalanche was observed northeast of Revelstoke on Wednesday. The avalanche failed on the ground on a south aspect at 1600 m. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdjqr","text":"In neighboring Glacier National Park and South Columbia regions, several natural cornice falls triggered deep slab avalanches size 2-3.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"A natural storm slab avalanche cycle was observed to have run during the storm size 3-3.5 in the Selkirks and in the Monashees to size 2.5. Several skier and explosive triggered size 1 wind slabs were reported Monday, and Tuesday. A skier triggered size 2.5 involvement in neighboring Glacier National Park resulted in lost gear and minor injuries.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3pt3h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jj2h","text":"Notable reports of avalanche activity prior to the storm include:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b05so","text":"On Saturday, several natural cornice falls triggered size 2-3 avalanches. One of which is suspected to have run on a deeply buried crust near the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"vip9","text":"On Thursday a natural size 3 was observed on a east aspect at 1800 m in the Valhallas. The crown was 100 cm thick, but no other details are known.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We haven't received any reports of natural activity during the weekend's storm but a couple of involvements were reported on Monday. We really appreciate this MIN report of a size 1.5 skier triggered storm slab on a northeast aspect around treeline. Thankfully no one was injured. We regret to report a fatality on Eureka Peak, east of Williams Lake. A human-triggered cornice failure resulted in a size 2.5 slab avalanche. It is important to remember to stay well back from ridgetops that might be corniced and to avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth has made them large and fragile. Strong sun will make cornice failures even more likely Wednesday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":159,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":303,"length":23,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3c166ed9-9279-488b-95bd-9bb6b0bde51a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-eureka-peak-20210329"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"Reports on Monday outline several explosives controlled wind slab avalanches size 1.5 to 2 primarily on northerly aspects between 2000 and 2100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ed77b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"946ok","text":"A couple of MIN reports from Saturday near Ymir Peak detail a large (size 2.5), potentially remote triggered wind slab on a south aspect at 2300 metres. Check both reports for the story and the images. Heating from solar exposure was suspected to have contributed to triggering the slide. Quite a few more small loose snow avalanches were reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":12,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"302cq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kec7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d7b8bf56-8fe4-11eb-8dab-e63da7d84b9c"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Sunday afternoon and evening up to size 2.5 during the storm.  A near miss was also reported on the Coquihalla size 2.5 on Sunday as well. Check out this MIN report for more details.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":44,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7sdsc","text":"A report from Mt. Rohr on Saturday showed a fresh cornice-triggered slab from a steep piece of terrain, a great reminder of cornice and associated avalanche hazards.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfjfn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kn01","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa850d86-9044-11eb-836d-e667231f07a1"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dpt8l","text":"By midday on Tuesday reports indicated that small loose wet avalanches occurred from steep rocky terrain. Cornices also became weak and failed with daytime warming. No slabs were reported from the slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4un51","text":"On Sunday, natural storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported and numerous size 1.5 slabs were easily triggered by skiers and riders from steep slopes where the new snow sits above a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75gre","text":"The likelihood of triggering avalanches will decrease somewhat in the wake of Sunday's storm, however, human triggering remains likely, especially in wind loaded areas at upper elevations. With so much new snow, even short periods of direct sun can trigger natural avalanches. Cornices are large and should be given a wide berth, especially when the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mmrc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"14a65","text":"Freezing levels are expected to rise to the mountain top on Wednesday. Warm temperatures and periods of sunshine will likely destabilize the snowpack and initiate natural avalanches. Pockets of wind slab may continue to be reactive to human triggering at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cuqgn","text":"Cornices are large and could also deteriorate under the warm spring sun. They require a large berth from above and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b7kq5","text":"On Sunday, a recent MIN report showed the new 10 cm of storm snow was easily running on a firm crust below 1200 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":19,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cbesi","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/0ffd387c-1f32-48a5-8b46-7d6f60b1639b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3jc47","text":"A size 2 cornice triggered storm slab was reported south of Sparwood on Tuesday. A few size 1 loose moist ski cuts were reported with some limited warming at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7j96j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"150s7","text":"Widespread natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2.5, and skier controlled avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6ulc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5htb","text":"Glide cracks continue to grow. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"99k1n","text":"There were no field observations on Tuesday, but neighbouring regions reported size 1-2.5 avalanches from Monday/Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a04oo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tamv","text":"Natural avalanches up to size 2 were reported by our field team on Monday. On the east slope there were reports of storm slabs forming during the day that were reactive to ski cutting in the size 1.5 range. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bm38g","text":"Recent avalanche activity has been limited to thin wind slabs to size 1.5 and loose wet avalanches to size 1.5 from steep terrain facing the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c4a8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ji77","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Sunday afternoon and evening up to size 2.5 during the storm.  A near miss was also reported on the Coquihalla size 2.5 on Sunday as well. Check out this MIN report for more details.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":44,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7sdsc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfjfn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kn01","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa850d86-9044-11eb-836d-e667231f07a1"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"On Monday, numerous skier and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were reported size 1-1.5, largely on NW aspects. By Tuesday, storm slabs became more stubborn to explosives and results were limited. Observations in the Hellroaring area, which received less snow, include a few size 1 wind slabs and a cornice-triggered size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1090r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2a14c","text":"Reports during the storm on Sunday include several natural storm slabs size 1-2  and a natural size 2 loose wet avalanche on a northeast aspect around 1700 m. It is suspected to have scrubbed down to a crust near the ground, as rain and warm temperatures destabilized the full depth of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"Natural storm slab avalanches are likely to have run in the Whitepass area during an intense period of snowfall on Wednesday morning. We haven't received any observations since the south Klondike Highway remains closed between Carcross and Skagway (as of noon Thursday).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjpos","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"q7pa","text":"Natural wind slabs around size 1 were observed in Haines Pass on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v1if","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ucbd","text":"A significant wind event with extreme north winds in the White Pass area on Saturday night, initiated a natural avalanche cycle that closed the south Klondike Highway between Carcross and Skagway.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dshom","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We haven't received any reports of natural activity during the weekend's storm but a couple of involvements were reported on Monday. We really appreciate this MIN report of a size 1.5 skier triggered storm slab on a northeast aspect around treeline. Thankfully no one was injured. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":159,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"20p06","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbk37","text":"We regret to report a fatality on Eureka Peak, east of Williams Lake. A human-triggered cornice failure resulted in a size 2.5 slab avalanche. It is important to remember to stay well back from ridgetops that might be corniced and to avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth has made them large and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":22,"length":23,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3c166ed9-9279-488b-95bd-9bb6b0bde51a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-eureka-peak-20210329"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"Reports on Tuesday show a few thin wind slab releases to size 1 and sluffing  to size 1 from steep terrain facing the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pa1s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"afm7a","text":"Reports on Monday outline several explosives controlled wind slab avalanches size 1.5 to 2 primarily on northerly aspects between 2000 and 2100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ed77b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"946ok","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"302cq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kec7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"99k1n","text":"There were no field observations on Tuesday and Wednesday, but neighbouring regions reported size 1-2.5 avalanches from Monday/Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a04oo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tamv","text":"Natural avalanches up to size 2 were reported by our field team on Monday. On the east slope there were reports of storm slabs forming during the day that were reactive to ski cutting in the size 1.5 range. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8gi74","text":"Evidence of large storm slab avalanches (size 3) was observed Monday and Tuesday between Sentinel Pass and Chetwynd, likely having released during the storm on the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dltqv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ecsr","text":"On Sunday we received second-hand information about a size 2-2.5 (estimated) rider-triggered avalanche in the Hasler area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3j0v7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9ev7","text":"This great MIN report from Saturday describes natural avalanche activity in Evanoff Provincial Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3c1dn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9a749","text":"Last Thursday, there were numerous reports of size 2-2.5 explosive triggered avalanches in the Table River Valley.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/59f700dd-ca03-4ffb-b518-a5c720de2bf8"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3jc47","text":"A size 2 cornice triggered storm slab was reported south of Sparwood on Tuesday. A few size 1 loose moist ski cuts were reported with some limited warming at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7j96j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"150s7","text":"Widespread natural and explosives triggered avalanches up to size 2.5, and skier controlled avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6ulc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d5htb","text":"Glide cracks continue to grow. This serves as a great reminder to avoid slopes with glide cracks on them at all times. They are inherently unstable and can release at any time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"No new avalanches were reported in the region over the past couple of days, but reports from the neighbouring North Columbias included several size 1 (small) skier triggered slabs on south aspects observed running stubbornly on a recent crust layer. One recent natural size 2 cornice failure was also noted, as well as fairly widespread natural wet loose activity (to size 1) on steep solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41h0k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"55udu","text":"A couple of avalanche involvements were reported on Monday. We really appreciate this MIN report of a size 1.5 skier triggered storm slab on a northeast aspect around treeline. Thankfully no one was injured. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"20p06","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbk37","text":"We regret to report a fatality on Eureka Peak, east of Williams Lake on March 29. A human-triggered cornice failure resulted in a size 2.5 slab avalanche. It is important to remember to stay well back from ridgetops that might be corniced and to avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth has made them large and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":22,"length":23,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3c166ed9-9279-488b-95bd-9bb6b0bde51a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-eureka-peak-20210329"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Reports from Wednesday showed a trend toward small (size 1) wet loose point releases from steep solar aspects. One larger (size 2), 45 cm-deep storm slab was able to be triggered with a snowcat push in the Selkirks and was noted to have failed on a surface hoar layer from late March. Several more small (size 1) slabs reacted stubbornly to skier traffic and ski cutting on south aspects in the North Columbias. These ran on one of our more recent crust layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"nq5m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a4qbf","text":"A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred during the weekend storm, to size 3-3.5 (very large) in the Selkirks and in the Monashees to size 2.5. Several skier and explosive triggered size 1 wind slabs were reported Monday, and Tuesday. On Tuesday these slabs were reportedly more stubborn to trigger, while small natural dry loose releases were noted occurring in steep terrain at treeline and above. A skier triggered size 2.5 involvement in neighbouring Glacier National Park resulted in lost gear and minor injuries.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Reports from Wednesday included several size 1 (small) skier triggered slabs on south aspects observed running stubbornly on a recent crust layer. One recent natural size 2 cornice failure was also noted, as well as fairly widespread natural wet loose activity (to size 1) on steep solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64ng1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bgg2q","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was occurred during the weekend storm, with widespread size 3-3.5 avalanches in the Selkirks and more limited activity in the Monashees to size 2, a few of them cornice-triggered. Storm slabs remained reactive to ski cuts on Monday, mostly around size 1 with a couple of skier remotes size 1-2 in the east of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"efe61","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6homo","text":"By Tuesday, storm slabs were showing signs of becoming more stubborn, showing limited propagation with a few explosive control results around size 2. A skier triggered size 2.5 involvement in neighboring Glacier National Park resulted in lost gear and minor injuries.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"15gm4","text":"Reports from the past two days are limited to loose wet avalanches to size 1 from steep terrain facing the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eg1hs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1r0p","text":"Reports on Tuesday show a few thin wind slab releases to size 1 and sluffing  to size 1 from steep terrain facing the sun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7pa1s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"946ok","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"302cq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kec7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aene","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"Reports from Wednesday showed a trend toward observations of small (size 1) wet loose point releases from steep solar aspects. Explosives control in the Golden area produced several small (size 1) wind slab releases from north through east facing ridgetop features. Minimal propagation was noted in these results.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7pii","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8f40l","text":"On Monday, numerous skier and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were reported size 1-1.5, largely on NW aspects. By Tuesday, storm slabs became more stubborn to explosives and results were limited. Observations in the Hellroaring area, which received less snow, include a few size 1 wind slabs and a cornice-triggered size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1090r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2a14c","text":"Reports during the storm on Sunday included several natural storm slabs size 1-2  and a natural size 2 loose wet avalanche on a northeast aspect around 1700 m. It is suspected to have scrubbed down to a crust near the ground, as rain and warm temperatures destabilized the full depth of the snowpack. Larger wet loose (to size 3.5) and wind slab avalanches (to size 3) from this cycle have been observed more recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"A natural size 3 was reported on Thursday in the Dogtooth range. It was on a southeast aspect in the alpine and is suspected to have solar-triggered and run on the crust buried in mid-March. Cornices were noted to be reactive but were not observed to trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a57jv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atdf2","text":"Reports from Wednesday showed a trend of small (size 1) wet loose point releases from steep solar aspects. Explosives control in the Golden area produced several small (size 1) wind slab releases from north through east facing ridgetop features. Minimal propagation was noted in these results.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7pii","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8f40l","text":"On Monday, numerous skier and explosive triggered storm slab avalanches were reported size 1-1.5, largely on NW aspects. By Tuesday, storm slabs became more stubborn to explosives and results were limited. Observations in the Hellroaring area, which received less snow, include a few size 1 wind slabs and a cornice-triggered size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Wednesday and Thursday, natural and skier triggered loose wet avalanches were reported on solar aspects size 1-2.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o3bv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dq0ar","text":"Sporadic slab avalanches around size 2 have also been observed running on one or more of our recent curst layers. On Wednesday a larger (size 2), 45 cm-deep slab was triggered by a snowcat push in the Selkirks and is suspected to have failed on a surface hoar layer from late March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"A couple of size 2 cornice failures were reported on Friday, one triggering a thin wind slab on the slope below. On Wednesday and Thursday, natural and skier triggered loose wet avalanches were reported on solar aspects size 1-2.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o3bv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dq0ar","text":"Sporadic slab avalanches around size 2 have also been observed running on one or more of our recent curst layers. On Wednesday a larger (size 2), 45 cm-deep slab was triggered by a snowcat push in the Selkirks and is suspected to have failed on a surface hoar layer from late March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"No new avalanches were reported in the region over the past couple of days, but reports from the neighboring North Columbias on Wednesday included small (size 1) natural and skier triggered loose wet and slab avalanches on south aspects, running on a recent crust layer. One recent natural size 2 cornice failure was also noted.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbk3i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"55udu","text":"A couple of avalanche involvements were reported on Monday. We really appreciate this MIN report of a size 1.5 skier triggered storm slab on a northeast aspect around treeline. Thankfully no one was injured. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"20p06","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbk37","text":"We regret to report a fatality on Eureka Peak, east of Williams Lake on March 29. A human-triggered cornice failure resulted in a size 2.5 slab avalanche. It is important to remember to stay well back from ridgetops that might be corniced and to avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth has made them large and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":22,"length":23,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/3c166ed9-9279-488b-95bd-9bb6b0bde51a"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-eureka-peak-20210329"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Large (size 2-3) natural cornice failures have been reported  recently, one on Sunday triggered a 30 cm deep storm slab. A size 2 skier triggered wind slab was reported in neighboring Glacier National Park on  Saturday. Natural and skier triggered loose wet avalanches around size 1 have been reported in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"efe61","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6homo","text":"On Tuesday, a skier triggered size 2.5 involvement was reported in neighboring Glacier National Park resulted in lost gear and minor injuries. The avalanche is suspected to have run on a buried crust in the upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"A size 2 skier triggered wind slab was reported in neighboring Glacier National Park on  Saturday. A couple of size 2 cornice failures were reported on Friday, one triggering a thin wind slab on the slope below. On Wednesday and Thursday, natural and skier triggered loose wet avalanches were reported on solar aspects size 1-2.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o3bv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dq0ar","text":"Sporadic slab avalanches around size 2 have also been observed running on one or more of our recent curst layers. On Wednesday a larger (size 2), 45 cm-deep slab was triggered by a snowcat push in the Selkirks and is suspected to have failed on a surface hoar layer from late March.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Explosives successfully targeted a few glide slabs on Sunday and loose wet avalanches were observed on sunny slopes. And further inland strong winds contributed to intense wind-loading in areas with fresh wind slab avalanches to size 2 failing in immediate lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bds5c","text":"During the storm on Friday and Saturday there were numerous reports of natural storm slab avalanches at upper elevations (up to size 2), as well as many loose wet avalanches on steep sun-exposed slopes on Saturday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22t0a","text":"Over the past few week there have been some large natural and explosive triggered glide slab avalanches along the Skeena corridor. Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":82,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":131,"length":13,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Sunday several loose-dry and skier-triggered size 1.5 avalanches were reported. The reactivity mostly occurred during daytime warming from steep slopes within the new snow.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3p68","text":"A size 2 skier-triggered wind slab was reported in neighboring Glacier National Park on  Saturday. A couple of size 2 cornice failures were reported on Friday, one triggering a thin wind slab on the slope below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5k1e0","text":"A bit of cloud cover and a strong southwest wind is expected to keep snow surfaces cool on Tuesday. However; if the sun is shining in your local riding area, natural avalanche activity may spike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"On Monday, reports from our Field team in the Dore river area noted evidence of loose-wet avalanches up to size 2 and some cornice falls. One larger slab avalanche (several days old) size 2.5 was also seen on a steep East aspect in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fdvbg","text":"Reports from Sunday noted that the recent snow (10-20 cm) was sluffing from steep terrain features and loose-wet avalanches were seen up to size 1 from solar aspects below 1800 m. The recent snow from Sundays' storm seems to be bonding to previous snow surfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ebbo","text":"Cloud cover, a bit of new snow, and strong southwest wind are expected to keep snow surfaces cool on Tuesday. Natural avalanche activity may taper. However; things can change rapidly and if the sun shines, natural avalanche activity and cornice failures may spike. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8m758","text":"We regret to report a fatality on Eureka Peak, east of Williams Lake on March 29. A human-triggered cornice failure resulted in a size 2.5 slab avalanche. It is important to remember to stay well back from ridgetops that might be corniced and to avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth has made them large and fragile.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":22,"length":23,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents/fatal-avalanche-accident-eureka-peak-20210329"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"Wind slabs may linger at higher elevations, especially in the areas that saw the most new snow over the weekend. The new snow may weaken during the heat of the day, resulting in loose wet avalanches that are anticipated to be small given the relatively small amount of snow accumulation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"af34s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43kut","text":"No new avalanches were observed on Saturday. A few size 1 dry loose avalanches were reported on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"On Tuesday, wet loose pinwheels were reported from steep solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"as7gs","text":"On Monday, several wet loose natural avalanches were reported up to size 2 on solar slopes. Cornices have been reactive in the last few days both to explosives and naturally, occasionally triggering wind slabs on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bkeep","text":"The weather pattern is spring-like and fairly benign. Get after it early before daytime warming kicks in and solar radiation weakens the snowpack and cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a4ji2","text":"Remember to stay well back from ridgetops that might be corniced and to avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth and daytime warming has made them large and fragile. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ekq3p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"arl2l","text":"Fresh snow and strong southwest winds are expected to form fresh storm slabs that will likely become increasingly reactive throughout the day, especially in the south, where up to 30 cm may accumulate.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o4sv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9pmgn","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was observed in the region on Saturday during the last storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"epa7d","text":"High snowfall amounts with strong southwest winds on Wednesday are expected to form fresh slabs that are likely to become increasingly reactive throughout the day as the snow piles up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cu8kh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4avp","text":"We haven't received many observations for the South Coast region in the past few days. If you get out, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network to help us know what conditions are like.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"Wind slabs may linger at higher elevations, especially in the areas that saw the most snow over the weekend. Pay attention to recent patterns of wind loading, and back off if you encounter whumpfing, cracking, or hollow sounds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"af34s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43kut","text":"No new avalanches were observed on Saturday. A few size 1 dry loose avalanches were reported on Sunday. No new avalanches were reported on Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Tuesday, a natural size 3.5 wet slab was reported from an S-SW aspect at 2500 m to 1800 m along with numerous wet loose avalanches up to size 1. A skier-triggered wind slab size 1 was mentioned from a North aspect at 2500 m and a skier-triggered cornice fall size 2.5 from an alpine ridgeline in Glacier National Park. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9id62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7tu72","text":"New snow and strong winds shifting from the southwest to the northwest may have formed fresh and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66i54","text":"Loose surface avalanches within the new snow may occur from steeper slopes and terrain features, especially if the sun comes out and in locations that received heavier snowfall amounts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rjhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3p68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"New snow and strong winds shifting from the southwest to northwest may have formed fresh and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbnqo","text":"Loose surface avalanches within the new snow can be expected from steeper slopes and terrain features, especially if the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fdvbg","text":"Give cornices a wide berth from above and below, especially when the sun is out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"On Tuesday, a skier-triggered cornice failure size 2.5 was reported from a high alpine ridgeline along with some wet loose and wet slab avalanches up to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ermis","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfeep","text":"New snow and strong winds shifting from the southwest to northwest may have formed fresh and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5ro","text":"Loose surface avalanches within the new snow may occur from steeper slopes and terrain features, especially if the sun comes out, and in locations that received greater accumulations of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4q85k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"On Wednesday, the North Rockies Feild team reported and wind slab size 1 from an East aspect at treeline. Observations were limited due to poor visibility.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3oota","text":"New snow and strong winds shifting from the southwest to northwest have likely formed fresh and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbnqo","text":"Loose snow avalanches within the new snow can be expected from steeper slopes and terrain features, especially if the sun comes out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fdvbg","text":"Give cornices a wide berth from above and below. Strong wind and solar radiation may increase the chance of cornice failures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"Wind slabs may continue to be reactive in lee terrain features, especially in areas that have received higher recent snowfall amounts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"af34s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ensa9","text":"A few size 1.5 dry loose and wet loose avalanches were reported on Tuesday. No new avalanches were reported on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ajt24","text":"Fresh storm slabs are expected to build and become increasingly reactive throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dtffv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9bd76","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was observed in the region on Saturday during the last storm. On Sunday, there were a few size 1-1.5 human triggered wind slab avalanches reported. This MIN describes triggering a small wind slab in large terrain. There were a few small dry loose avalanches reported on Tuesday. There were no new avalanches reported on Wednesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":174,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0cbc30b3-210e-4a5d-b142-23cfaab13e71"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"No new reports on Wednesday besides loose snow sluffing in steep terrain with skier traffic.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6fr5p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"em1me","text":"New snow and strong wind from the southwest to the northwest have likely formed reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a5ro","text":"Loose snow avalanches within the new snow may occur from steeper slopes and terrain features, especially in locations that received greater accumulations of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4q85k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9ooqv","text":"Since Monday, there have been observations of several large (size 2) storm slabs, numerous small to large (size 1-2) loose wet avalanches, and one instance of a large (size 2) wet slab that failed to the ground from a steep, shallow feature. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eufqi","text":"Large natural and explosive triggered glide slab avalanche activity has been ongoing for the past few weeks. Glide cracks releasing as full depth glide slab avalanches are extremely difficult to predict. Best practice is to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":10,"key":0},{"offset":109,"length":13,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#g"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"On Wednesday, a large size 3.5 wind slab was reported from a North aspect around 2400 m in the Glacier Park region. Most reports from the South Columbia saw primarily sluffing and loose-dry avalanches up to size 1 in the recent storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4iu66","text":"On Tuesday, a natural size 3.5 wet slab was reported from an S-SW aspect at 2500 m to 1800 m along with numerous wet loose avalanches up to size 1. A skier-triggered wind slab size 1 was mentioned from a North aspect at 2500 m and a skier-triggered cornice fall size 2.5 from an alpine ridgeline in Glacier National Park. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9id62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7tu72","text":"New snow and strong winds shifting from the southwest to the northwest will likely form fresh and reactive wind slabs on leeward slopes at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66i54","text":"Loose surface avalanches within the new snow may occur from steeper slopes and terrain features, especially if the sun comes out and in locations that received heavier snowfall amounts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rjhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3p68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8gi74","text":"There was a rider triggered size 1 storm slab avalanche reported on an east aspect at treeline on Wednesday, check out the MIN report here. There were no new avalanches reported on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":123,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dedpn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9p7rk","text":"Looking forward, fresh snow and wind may create reactive slabs on multiple aspects due to a shift in wind direction. Human triggered avalanches will be the most likely in areas that have seen the highest recent snowfall amounts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/60ec42a6-9af3-41ef-a59e-85f1dd9dc9fc"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"Reports from the Kootenay Pass area on Thursday describe periods of intense solar warming triggering several natural point releases entraining our recent storm snow up to size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"318dd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbhon","text":"A similar pattern is likely to occur through the weekend as fresh accumulations are once again triggered by their first exposure to solar input. New and recent wind slabs may also be reactive to triggers in leeward terrain features, especially in areas with greater recent snowfall amounts, such as Kootenay Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"The field team observed natural wind slabs from a steep, alpine south facing gulley features around White Pass on Friday. They were also able to remotely triggered multiple size 1 to 2 wind slabs, with the furthest avalanche releasing 350m away! The reactive wind slabs ran on a 2 cm thick melt-freeze crust down 30 to 70 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"Most activity in the recent snow has been limited to loose dry sluffing over a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"euvfi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o0cd","text":"On Thursday,  a significant natural cornice failure triggered a persistent slab from the slope below size 3. This occurred on a high alpine steep east-facing slope. This is an important reminder to stay well back from ridgetops that may be corniced and avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth and daytime warming has made them large and fragile. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ekq3p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Most activity in the recent snow has been limited to loose dry sluffing. Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, the odd ski cut producing size 1-1.5. On Wednesday, a large size 3.5 wind slab was reported from a North aspect around 2400 m in the Glacier Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e99i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"811sm","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed Thursday did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqaaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hdei","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5a705","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aucqf","text":"On Tuesday, a natural size 3.5 wet slab was reported from an S-SW aspect at 2500 m to 1800 m along with numerous wet loose avalanches up to size 1. We can expect more activity like this in the heat next week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9id62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rjhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3p68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"epa7d","text":"Fresh storm slabs will be in place over much of the region's higher elevations on Saturday. The new snow will very likely be reactive to human triggers, especially where wind loading has occurred. Where it sees solar exposure it will likely also shed naturally from steep slopes in loose sluffs and potentially as more destructive storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"agdqr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4avp","text":"We haven't received many observations for the South Coast region in the past few days. If you get out, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network to help us know what conditions are like.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"arl2l","text":"The region will likely see a north/south split in conditions for Saturday, with a more widespread and reactive storm slab problem likely to form in the south of the region and more limited new wind slab distribution in the north. Whatever accumulates locally, any solar exposure will likely cause it to shed naturally from steep, sun exposed slopes during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aiqhf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9pmgn","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was observed in the region on Saturday during the last storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Most activity in the recent snow has been limited to loose dry sluffing. Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, the odd ski cut producing size 1-1.5. On Wednesday, a large size 3.5 wind slab was reported from a North aspect around 2400 m in the Glacier Park region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar1g4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b11i9","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed Thursday did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alu0a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c74i","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4q85k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ajt24","text":"Fresh storm slabs will continue build overnight and will very likely be reactive to human triggering on Saturday, especially where wind loading occurs. Expect snow to shed naturally from sun-exposed slopes during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dtffv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9bd76","text":"Small (size 1) natural wind slab were observed with ongoing wind transport of recent snow in the Whistler area on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"675i3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"473u4","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was observed in the region on Saturday during the last storm. On Sunday, there were a few size 1-1.5 human triggered wind slab avalanches reported. This MIN describes triggering a small wind slab in large terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":174,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0cbc30b3-210e-4a5d-b142-23cfaab13e71"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, a few natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 were observed on Saturday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow has been limited to size 1 loose snow avalanches. One size 2 was reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e6so3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b11i9","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed Thursday did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alu0a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c74i","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4q85k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"arl2l","text":"We don't yet have reports showing the results of Friday's storm, but it's likely that surface instabilities were quite active on Saturday, with a mix of wind slab hazards in higher elevation, wind exposed terrain, potentially storm slabs over slippery crust lower down, and natural loose wet activity where sun poked out to destabilize surface snow. This mix of hazards was almost certainly more pronounced in the south of the region, which saw 2-3 times the accumulations of the north.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rnft","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"85bgp","text":"Looking forward, the new snow is likely to form a reasonable bond with the old surface by Sunday, however recently wind loaded areas and slopes that see solar warming should remain suspect over the near term.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ajt24","text":"We don't yet have reports showing the results of Friday's storm, but it's likely that surface instabilities were quite active on Saturday, with a mix of wind slab hazards in higher elevation, wind exposed terrain, potentially storm slabs over a slippery crust lower down, and natural loose wet activity on steep slopes where sun exposure destabilized the surface. This mix of hazards was almost certainly more pronounced in the south of the region, which saw up to triple the accumulations of the north.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9f0as","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3vte5","text":"Looking forward, the new snow is likely to form a reasonable bond with the old surface by Sunday, however recently wind loaded areas and slopes that see solar warming should remain suspect over the near term.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"On Friday and Saturday, most activity was loose sluffing in the new snow. Natural and skier controlled wind slabs were limited to size 1. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u08h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"uqnt","text":"On Thursday,  a significant natural cornice failure triggered a persistent slab from the slope below size 3. This occurred on a high alpine steep east-facing slope. This is an important reminder to stay well back from ridgetops that may be corniced and avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth and daytime warming has made them large and fragile. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ekq3p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"epa7d","text":"Early observations from Friday's storm showed touchy new storm slabs set up by the end of the day. This MIN report gives a good idea of the situation. Snowfall continued through the overnight period and although the bond of the new snow may have improved slightly by Saturday, the added load and the addition of solar exposure likely kept conditions quite reactive during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dtchi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b71cq","text":"Looking forward to Sunday, solar aspects may continue to shed loose snow with daytime warming and more wind loaded features will likely remain reactive to human triggering as well, even if a bit more stubborn.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/85eb073d-99c1-11eb-abf8-9a1084745b13"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, a few natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 were observed on Saturday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow was limited to loose dry sluffing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e99i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"811sm","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed Thursday did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqaaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hdei","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5a705","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aucqf","text":"On Tuesday, a natural size 3.5 wet slab was reported from an S-SW aspect at 2500 m to 1800 m along with numerous wet loose avalanches up to size 1. We can expect more activity like this in the heat next week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9id62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rjhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3p68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We have not received any reports of avalanche activity since Wednesday when the North Rockies Field team reported and wind slab size 1 from an East aspect at treeline. Since Friday wind slabs have been reported to be stubborn.. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f8p2q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e8s2o","text":"In neighboring North Columbia region, most activity in the recent snow has been loose snow avalanches up to size 2. Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, the odd ski cut producing size 1-1.5. A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"Small natural dry loose releases were noted on southeast aspects in the Kootenay Pass area on Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44mnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ab9e","text":"Reports from the same area on Thursday describe periods of intense solar warming triggering several natural point releases entraining our recent storm snow up to size 1.5.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"318dd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbhon","text":"A similar pattern should be expected through Sunday as recent light accumulations are once again triggered by their first exposure to solar input. New wind slabs may also be reactive to triggers in immediately leeward terrain features, with some potential to step down to a 30 cm-deep crust layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"arl2l","text":"Saturday's MIN was active! Several users in the region and many more in the neighbouring Sea to Sky and South Coast proper encountered unstable snow conditions. Avalanche activity appears to have been limited to the depth of our latest storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cvonq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rnft","text":"Looking forward, Monday's concerns should be limited to lingering wind slabs and predictable wet loose activity connected to daytime warming. Tuesday ushers in the start of a dramatic warming trend that will likely expand the extent of wet loose concerns to higher elevation, more shaded aspects and may eventually test deeper snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, a few natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 were observed on Saturday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow has been limited to size 1 loose snow avalanches. One size 2 was reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e6so3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b11i9","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed Thursday did not trigger slabs on slopes below. One entrained loose dry to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alu0a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c74i","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4q85k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"We have not received any reports of avalanche activity since Wednesday when the North Rockies Field team reported and wind slab size 1 from an East aspect at treeline. Since Friday wind slabs have been reported to be stubborn.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f8p2q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e8s2o","text":"In neighboring North Columbia region, wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, the odd ski cut producing size 1-1.5. A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"A MIN report from Saturday gives a great description of the surface instability that formed as new snow was redistributed into a reactive slab below ridgecrest in the backcountry adjacent to Big White. Similar conditions were very likely in place throughout the region. Small natural dry loose releases were also noted on southeast aspects in the Kootenay Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":2,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"44mnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ab9e","text":"Looking forward, recent wind slabs may remain reactive, if a bit more stubborn, to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features, with some potential to step down to a 30 cm-deep crust layer. A forecast rise in east winds may also begin to form new slabs before the end of the day. Wet loose instabilities will again come into play in areas that see solar warming, particularly if a crust hasn't already formed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eksso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bu6lg","text":"Tuesday ushers in the start of a substantial warming trend that will begin to expand the extent of wet loose concerns to higher elevation, more shaded aspects and may eventually test deeper snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/360b5fd4-9a73-11eb-81e7-36ed4215663e"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"epa7d","text":"Saturday's MIN was active! Many users in the region and in the neighbouring Sea to Sky and South Coast Inland encountered unstable snow conditions. Avalanche activity appears to have been limited to the depth of our latest storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dtchi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b71cq","text":"Looking forward, Monday's concerns should be limited to lingering wind slabs in steep features at ridgecrest and predictable wet loose activity connected to daytime warming. Tuesday ushers in the start of a dramatic warming trend that will begin to expand the extent of wet loose concerns to higher elevation, more shaded aspects","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity in the last couple of days, a few natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 were observed on Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow was limited to loose dry sluffing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e99i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"811sm","text":"A couple of recent natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below. One entrained loose dry to size 2.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqaaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hdei","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5a705","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aucqf","text":"Last Tuesday, a natural size 3.5 wet slab was reported from an S-SW aspect at 2500 m to 1800 m along with numerous wet loose avalanches up to size 1. We can expect more activity like this in the heat this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9id62","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rjhq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d3p68","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"af6aj","text":"Saturday's MIN was active! Many users in the Sea to Sky and in adjacent regions encountered unstable snow conditions. Avalanche activity appears to have been limited to the depth of our latest storm snow, which was substantial in southern parts of the region. Wind loaded features were (unsurprisingly) especially reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7mf1j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cai33","text":"Looking forward, Monday's concerns should be limited to lingering wind slabs and predictable wet loose activity connected to daytime warming. Tuesday ushers in the start of a dramatic warming trend that will begin to expand the extent of wet loose concerns to higher elevation, more shaded aspects and may eventually test deeper snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fo91f","text":"Warm sunny weather this week will likely cause wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes and large cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"824l4","text":"Over the weekend there were a few reports of size 2 human triggered slab avalanches around Shames and Kitimat. There were also numerous reports of large cornice failures (size 2-2.5), some of which triggered wind slab avalanches on the slopes below. Additionally, small (size 1) wet loose avalanches on solar aspects were reported at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ba7a","text":"There have been several size 1-2.5 natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches reported over the past few days. These were mainly on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. There have also been several cornice failures, and small wet loose avalanches reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ig1i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8405m","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs are still possible to trigger at upper elevations, and wet loose avalanches are expected with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood of cornice failure also increases with warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eu6lm","text":"Warm sunny weather this week will likely cause wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes and large cornice falls. After several days of warm weather natural slab avalanches will become a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58b2c","text":"There were many small (size 1) wet loose avalanches on south-facing slopes at all elevations on Sunday and a few size 2 cornice failures on north and east facing slopes. On Saturday there were a few naturally triggered wind slab avalanches (up to size 2) on northeasterly aspects in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity over the weekend, a few natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 were observed on Saturday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow has been limited to size 1 loose snow avalanches. One size 2 was reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e6so3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b11i9","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed on Sunday did not trigger slabs on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alu0a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c74i","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3jc47","text":"On Sunday a few size 1-1.5 human triggered slab avalanches were reported, including a storm slab on a north-facing convexity at treeline near Corbin. There was also a natural 30 cm thick slab on a steep east-facing slope in the Lizard Range and a size 1 skier triggered wet loose avalanche in a below treeline clearing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b5905eb0-9b9c-11eb-8bd1-02379ee7d2ca"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Wind slabs were reactive over the weekend, several natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 and a few size 2 were observed on Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow was limited to loose dry sluffing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e99i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"811sm","text":"A couple of recent natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below. One triggered small slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqaaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hdei","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5a705","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aucqf","text":"Last Tuesday, a natural size 3.5 wet slab was reported from an S-SW aspect at 2500 m to 1800 m along with numerous wet loose avalanches up to size 1. We can expect more activity like this in the heat this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"On Sunday, numerous small natural wet loose avalanches of size 1.5 were reported on solar aspects as well as one small natural wind slab of size 1.5. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5baug","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e8s2o","text":"In neighboring North Columbia region, a couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"angsg","text":"A few small dry loose avalanches were reported on Sunday. There have been some notable slab avalanches reported to the north in Kananaskis Country and Banff over the last few days, including a near miss where a skier triggered a slab avalanche on Saturday that failed on a 70 cm deep facet layer. This avalanche occurred on a north aspect at 2100 m. See the MIN report here and a follow up by Kananaskis Public Safety here. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":369,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":418,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"2i4hn","text":"Warming temperatures later this week could result in slab avalanches on old weak layers, however on Tuesday temperatures will remain relatively cool with the primary concerns being wind slabs, cornices, and wet loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jv60","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8g6sv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/00e0545b-3820-4819-b9d8-8999d0a74cbb"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/KCPublicSafety/photos/a.190890800928190/4725176590832899/"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3hqmt","text":"There have been several size 1-2 natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches reported over the past few days. These were mainly on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. There have also been several reports of cornice failures, and small wet-loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t8h4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4epod","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs are still possible to trigger at upper elevations, and wet-loose avalanches are expected with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood of cornice failure also increases with warming.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"On Friday, the field team observed natural wind slabs from a steep, alpine south facing gulley features around White Pass. They were also able to remotely triggered multiple size 1 to 2 wind slabs, with the furthest avalanche releasing 350m away! The reactive wind slabs ran on a 2 cm thick melt-freeze crust down 30 to 70 cm. On Saturday, the field team continued to investigate these slabs, found them to be reactive (see here), and suspected they would be so for a few more days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":420,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ae5ab740-9a31-11eb-a2ee-16de5e3d84d2"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"692h9","text":"A few small to large loose wet and wind slab avalanches were observed in the region on Sunday on sun-exposed slopes. A few large avalanches were also observed on north aspects out of alpine terrain in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcdsc","text":"Looking forward, avalanche activity is expected to spike during periods of daytime warming and quiet down as the night cools the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"There were a few size 1-1.5 human triggered wind slab avalanches reported in the past few days. Small natural dry loose avalanches were also noted on southeast aspects in the Kootenay Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44mnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ab9e","text":"Looking forward, wind slabs may remain reactive in leeward terrain features. Small wet loose avalanches are expected on steep solar aspects with sunny weather and rising freezing levels.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3hqmt","text":"There have been several size 1-2 natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches reported over the past week. These were mainly on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. There have also been several reports of cornice failures, and small wet loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t8h4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4epod","text":"Looking forward, wet loose avalanches are expected with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood of cornice failure also increases with warming. Wind slabs may still be possible to trigger at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"A few small wet loose avalanches in steep rocky terrain were reported on Tuesday as well as a small slab avalanche triggered by a skier on a northeast facing alpine slope. Wind slabs were reactive over the weekend, several natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 and a few size 2 were observed on Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, most activity in the recent snow was limited to loose dry sluffing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e99i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"811sm","text":"A couple of recent natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below except for one which triggered small slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqaaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hdei","text":"Neighboring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases on Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time, so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"eu6lm","text":"Over the last few days there were many small (size 1) wet loose avalanches on south-facing slopes at all elevations and a few size 2-2.5 cornice failures on north and east facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c06sm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kh7k","text":"The lower snowpack has been strong and settled over the past month, however, the dramatic warming this week could potentially wake up weak facets at the bottom of the snowpack. This is particularly a concern on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack. Cornice failures or a rider hitting a thin spot in the snowpack are the most likely ways to trigger these weak layers at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"hhmn","text":"There were a few size 1-1.5 human triggered wind slab avalanches reported over the past week. Small natural dry loose avalanches were also reported in the Kootenay Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44mnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ab9e","text":"Looking forward, wet loose avalanches are expected on steep solar aspects with sunny weather and rising freezing levels. Cornice failures will also become more likely. Wind slabs may remain reactive in leeward terrain features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"95lae","text":"With the incoming warming trend expect avalanche activity to transition from wind slab to wet loose activity. Weather forecasts suggest the greatest warming impacts will be on Friday. Keep in mind periods of rapid warming can increase the likelihood of large natural avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7rgco","text":"There were a few reports of small wet loose avalanches at low elevations on Tuesday and numerous reports of reactive wind slab avalanches between Friday and Monday (with multiple size 1-2 avalanches running on a 30-70 cm deep crust layer).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"692h9","text":"Natural avalanche activity has been reported on sun-exposed slopes over the last few days, including an impressive photo in this MIN report from Kakwa on Tuesday. Most activity has been relatively small (size 1-1.5) wet loose avalanches, but they will likely get bigger when it gets warmer on Thursday and Friday. A few wind slab avalanches (up to size 2.5) were reported over the weekend, but this problem has likely settled down since then. There have been some large deep persistent slab avalanches triggered by warming to the south around Jasper and Banff, but we are uncertain whether this problem will extend into the North Rockies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":129,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"46j81","text":"Looking forward, warm sunny weather will drive avalanche danger with wet loose avalanches likely and the possibility for deep persistent slab avalanches in some areas. These problems are best managed by minimizing your exposure to avalanche terrain when it gets warm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5eb2e883-9d47-11eb-956a-068b18847947"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3hqmt","text":"There have been several size 1-2 natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches reported over the past week. These were mainly on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbk6m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bsiph","text":"There have been several solar triggered wet loose avalanches reported in recent days, up to size 2.5. There have also been a number of cornice failures reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t8h4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4epod","text":"Looking forward, wet loose avalanches are expected to continue with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood of cornice failure also increases with warming. Wind slabs may still be possible to trigger at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fm3i6","text":"Numerous wet loose avalanches to size 2 and one size 3 were observed on steep solar aspects on Thursday and Wednesday. Several glide cracks opened up and glide snow avalanches released with the warm temperatures. A few small wet loose avalanches were reported on steep south facing slopes on Monday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7b8hs","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5879h","text":"Wind slabs have shown quite limited reactivity last weekend, a few natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 were observed on Saturday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dajt1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b11i9","text":"A couple of natural cornice failures size 2.5 observed on Sunday did not trigger slabs on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"alu0a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c74i","text":"Neighbouring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases last Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3hqmt","text":"There have been several solar triggered wet loose avalanches reported in recent days, up to size 2.5. There have also been a number of cornice failures reported over the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t8h4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4epod","text":"Looking forward, wet loose avalanches and cornice failures are expected to continue with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood and potential size of these increases when temperatures do not dip below freezing overnight, and avalanche activity will likely begin earlier in the day with each subsequent warm day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8mio3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a6avf","text":"Wind slabs may still be possible to trigger on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8502i","text":"Numerous wet loose avalanches to size 2 and one size 3 were observed on steep solar aspects on Thursday. A few small wet loose avalanches in steep rocky terrain were reported on Tuesday as well as a small slab avalanche triggered by a skier on a northeast facing alpine slope. Wind slabs were reactive last weekend, several natural and ski cut size 1-1.5 and a few size 2 were observed on Saturday and Sunday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9e99i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"811sm","text":"A couple of recent natural cornice failures size 2.5 did not trigger slabs on slopes below except for one which triggered small slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqaaf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1hdei","text":"Neighbouring Glacier National Park reported a few very large (size 3-4) glide slab releases last Thursday. Glide slabs are hard to predict and can release at any time, so it is important to avoid slopes with glide cracks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97btt","text":"There have been a few reports of wet loose avalanches and cornice failures in recent days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f6on4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1oi6","text":"Looking forward, wet loose avalanches and cornice failures are expected with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood and potential size of these increases when temperatures do not dip below freezing overnight, and avalanche activity will likely begin earlier in the day with each subsequent warm day. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7akmb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1rreo","text":"Wind slabs may still be possible to trigger on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ba7a","text":"There have been several size 1-2.5 natural and human triggered storm and wind slab avalanches reported over the past week. These were mainly on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline. There have also been several cornice failures, and wet loose avalanches reported.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ig1i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8405m","text":"Looking forward, wet loose avalanches and cornice failures are expected to continue with sun and warm temperatures. The likelihood and potential size of these increases when temperatures do not dip below freezing overnight, and avalanche activity will likely begin earlier in the day with each subsequent warm day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ft6ol","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19j61","text":"Wind slabs may still be possible to trigger on high elevation north aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"angsg","text":"Prolonged warming may increase the sensitivity of deeply buried layers, although there is a fair bit of uncertainty about how likely this is in the South Rockies region. There have been some notable slab avalanches reported to the north of the region recently including a skier triggered avalanche in Kananaskis Country on Saturday (see reports here and here) as well as cornice triggered deep persistent slab avalanche in Kootenay National Park on Tuesday (see photo here). These avalanches provide a good reminder of why it's good to be extra cautious during the heat of the day this time of year.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":345,"length":4,"key":0},{"offset":354,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":468,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/00e0545b-3820-4819-b9d8-8999d0a74cbb"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/KCPublicSafety/photos/a.190890800928190/4725176590832899/"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/a0140e46-be8f-4f4f-b9b4-279cde899bda"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4i1fc","text":"A large natural cornice fall of size 3 likely released a slab on the northeast facing slope below and was reported on Wednesday. Small wet loose avalanches to size 1 and a couple size 2 were observed on steep solar slopes. A few slab avalanches were reported that might have been triggered by cornices in the last few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e1mci","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"auctj","text":"Natural and skier controlled wind slabs have been stubborn to trigger and limited to size 1 last weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u08h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"uqnt","text":"Last Thursday, a significant natural cornice failure triggered a persistent slab on the slope below and resulted in a size 3 avalanche. This occurred on a high alpine steep east-facing slope. This is an important reminder to stay well back from ridgetops that may be corniced and avoid slopes with overhead cornice exposure especially under the current conditions where recent rapid growth and warm temperatures have made them large and fragile. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3jc47","text":"Numerous naturally triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported near Fernie on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1i8i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bin7m","text":"As freezing levels continue to rise and remain elevated overnight, the likelihood for large cornice failures and wet loose avalanches will increase. Cornice failures could trigger deeply buried weak layers on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"die9c","text":"No observations were submitted since Wednesday by the time of writing. However, a continuing increase in avalanche activity and avalanche size of wet loose avalanches and cornice falls is expected with the warm temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b4ht4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dvc9v","text":"Several small wet loose avalanches to size 1.5 on solar aspects in the alpine were reported on Tuesday and Sunday. Last weekend a couple small wind slab avalanches to size 1.5 released naturally and were triggered by riders. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27mu4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"87nc5","text":"Several cornices failed recently. Most did not trigger slabs on slopes below except for a few that triggered size 2 slabs on extreme north facing alpine slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4otsk","text":"A consistent storm pattern has given the snowpack little time to stabilize between snowfalls. We expect a large natural cycle took place on Wednesday morning. Observations in the range are limited this early in the season. If you are recreating in the Range please fill out a mountain information network report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"an1cf","text":"No new reports of avalanche activity. A few natural avalanches (size 2) were reported over the weekend in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12uvo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oi5e","text":"Reports in the region remain limited. If you go out in the mountains, please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6n2d6","text":"We suspect a large natural cycle took place on all aspects on Wednesday due to strong winds, freezing levels up too 2200m and moderate precipitation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4lq9f","text":"A natural storm slab avalanche cycle occurred over Tuesday night. Details are still limited but it's safe to assume numerous large or even very large avalanches occurred during this period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mgl1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2scec","text":"Looking forward, alpine areas where dry snow accumulated during the storm will remain a real concern for Thursday. Cooling temperatures should aid in stabilizing the snowpack but the alpine may need more time to adjust to the significant load of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"48a51","text":"There have been very few reports in the past 24 hours. On Wednesday, Island Lake Lodge reported several size 1.5 wet loose avalanches out of steep alpine terrain and a Size 2 Natural Storm Slab on at NE aspect at 1900m. I suspect a widespread natural avalanche cycle has occurred in the region in conjunction with Wednesday's storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9lh00","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vlee","text":"Reports in the region remain limited. If you go out in the mountains, please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e1a8e","text":"There have been very few reports in the past 24 hours. I suspect a widespread natural avalanche cycle has occurred in conjunction with Wednesday's storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3f04j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1it9","text":"Reports from the region remain limited. If you go out in the mountains, please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":124,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2ehn8","text":"No recent reports of avalanche activity. Over the weekend, large natural avalanches (size 2 and 2.5) were on alpine lee features. A MIN report also noted a slab release size 2 above Bryant Lake. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":130,"length":65,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dbo8a","text":"Lots of whumpfing and cracking have been notified across the region and are most likely to be associated with early-season shallow snowpack and wind-affected snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ejk8j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"g1t7","text":"We were delighted to receive so many submissions to the Mountain Information Network last weekend! Keep it up! 🙏","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":28,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"61jbt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7v8u1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ec58788a-50ab-11ec-b0e8-527275eb99b8"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9hiq","text":"Observations over the last week show consistent direct-action avalanche cycles, where new snow and winds produce large natural avalanches at all elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"44ntl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcd1c","text":"Tuesday November 30th saw numerous results from explosive work near Revelstoke. Skiers triggered avalanches to size 1.5 and explosives produced storm slab avalanches to size 2.5 above 1800m. A size 2.5 natural avalanche was observed in the Galena area in a southeast facing below treeline feature, producing wet debris. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a45nb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ec12b","text":"On Monday, widespread natural cycles were observed to size 3 on steep terrain in the alpine and treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7tt9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgeam","text":"On Sunday a widespread natural storm slab avalanche cycle was observed up to size 3 running to valley bottom along the Highway 1 corridor near Revelstoke. Explosive control work at alpine and treeline elevations produced storm slabs up to size 2.5, accumulating loose wet in the track and running full path.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bcjni","text":"We suspect a widespread natural avalanche cycle to have occurred Tuesday night during the peak of the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f10c1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84mg0","text":"A fatal avalanche involvement occurred in the Hasler riding area on Saturday. A machine triggered size 3 resulted in two partial burials who survived and a full burial who did not survive. Find the full report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":210,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6pg0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9ui93","text":"Also on Saturday, a very large natural avalanche was reported to the Mountain Information Network from the Core Lodge riding area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents%2Ffatal-avalanche-accident-hasler-20211127"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1r7cr","text":"Although details are still limited, a natural storm slab avalanche cycle occurred over Tuesday night. It's safe to assume numerous large or even very large avalanches occurred during this period. Some avalanches likely involved persistent layers discussed in our snowpack summary, which were active during the previous atmospheric river event. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fi5e1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3lhhg","text":"A report from explosives control in the Duffey Lake area Wednesday showed debris from releases up to size 2 (large) reaching quite low in tracks and runouts, aided by old debris from the last storm's avalanche cycle.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oa1h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ubku","text":"Looking forward, alpine areas where dry snow accumulated during the storm will remain a real concern for Thursday. Cooling temperatures should aid in stabilizing the snowpack but the alpine may need more time to adjust to the significant load of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahi75","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8rv2h","text":"Observations over the last week show consistent direct-action avalanche cycles, where new snowfall and winds produce natural avalanches throughout and immediately following the storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"oqic","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9t72v","text":"On Tuesday November 30th, several naturally triggered size 1 storm slab avalanches were observed in north facing treeline and alpine terrain near Invermere. Multiple size 1 storm slabs were explosively triggered in the same area, in wind loaded north facing terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqsds","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9rql","text":"Over the last 3 days, numerous natural and explosive triggered storm slabs have been observed up to size 2 in the north and central Purcells with the recent heavy snowfall.  Of note, several avalanches in the Toby Creek drainage are thought to have failed on a late November surface hoar layer. This is believed to be widespread in the Toby Creek drainage area above 1600m, however data is sparse this early in the season and this layer may extend to other areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":374,"length":89,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3qgh","text":"On Wednesday morning, a few small naturals were observed and explosive and machine control work produced size 1-2 storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkrup","text":"On Tuesday morning several size 2 storm slabs were reported to have run naturally during the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a01tu","text":"Over the weekend,  several large natural storm slabs (size 2-3) were reported in the alpine as well as some small loose wet avalanches near the rain line.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"apjqs","text":"Several size 2 wind slab were explosively triggered in the Okanagan region on eastern aspects in lee alpine features. These were reported as sliding on a melt freeze crust, 30-50cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3itm6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96rtb","text":"On Saturday November 27, a size 2 storm slab was observed near Whitewater in a steep north facing treeline feature, unknown trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3j4ms","text":"On Friday, an avalanche cycle size 1-2 was observed from north facing alpine start zones. A size 1.5 skier accidental storm slab was also reported on the Mountain Information Network near Nelson. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":154,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"afafm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9v6kr","text":"Note that there are very few field observations in the Kootenay Boundary this early in the season. Backcountry users need skills in assessing conditions and decision making. If you go out in the mountains, please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":99,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":258,"length":28,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/0f42329d-4e52-11ec-a658-52c0605d65f6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ub5m","text":"Size 1 loose wet and storm slabs were produced using explosive control methods near Revelstoke yesterday. Nearby Glacier National Park observed a widespread natural avalanche cycle and produced up to size 3.5 avalanches with explosive control. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1n65","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v1qq","text":"The last week of heavy precipitation, strong winds and warm weather has consistently produced multiple cycles of avalanche activity up to size 3. Widespread natural cycles were observed following each wave of the storm, with avalanches frequently running full path to valley bottom. Explosive control work on the highway corridors near Revelstoke produced similar significant results. Human triggered avalanches have been observed to size 1.5 in wind loaded features at alpine and treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":94,"length":8,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1r7cr","text":"Although details are still limited, a natural storm slab avalanche cycle occurred over Tuesday night. A new report from Hurley Pass Thursday morning details a widespread natural avalanche cycle yielding releases to size 3.5 (very large). Similar conditions were very likely in many areas of the region on Tuesday night and sizes suggest that some avalanches involved persistent layers discussed in our snowpack summary.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fi5e1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3lhhg","text":"A report from explosives control in the Duffey Lake area Wednesday showed debris from releases up to size 2 (large) reaching quite low in tracks and runouts, aided by old debris from the last storm's avalanche cycle.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oa1h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3ubku","text":"Looking forward, alpine areas remain a concern both for the presence of new wind slabs and for the possibility of persistent slabs remaining reactive to human triggers. Cooling temperatures will aid in stabilizing the snowpack, especially at lower elevations, but the alpine may need more time to adjust to the significant load of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahi75","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"an1cf","text":"No new reports of avalanche activity from yesterday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eqg8e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"filp4","text":"In the far south of the region, there is evidence of natural avalanches that occurred during the last storm up to size 2.5. Expect to see more observations from the storm period as people get visibility of terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ilht","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3p86c","text":"A few natural avalanches (size 2) were reported over the weekend in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12uvo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oi5e","text":"Reports in the region remain limited. If you go out in the mountains, please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aous2","text":"A natural avalanche cycle was observed near Golden yesterday, including storm slabs and cornice failures to size 2 in north facing terrain. Explosive control work also produced several storm slabs. Nearby Glacier National Park observed a widespread natural avalanche cycle and produced up to size 3.5 avalanches with explosive control methods. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpm5c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dv90s","text":"Over the last week, numerous natural and explosive triggered storm slabs have been observed up to size 2 in wind effected terrain as a result of the heavy snowfall, rain and warm temperatures. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4lmpt","text":"Of note, several avalanches in the Toby Creek drainage are thought to have failed on a late November surface hoar layer. This is believed to be widespread in the Toby Creek drainage area, however data is sparse this early in the season and this layer may extend to other areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":188,"length":89,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bcjni","text":"A few large avalanches on North aspects were reported in the Northeast part of the region. We suspect these released naturally during Tuesday nights storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"68dog","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84mg0","text":"A fatal avalanche involvement occurred in the Hasler riding area on Saturday. A machine triggered size 3 resulted in two partial burials who survived and a full burial who did not survive. Find the full report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":210,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6pg0i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=fatal-accidents%2Ffatal-avalanche-accident-hasler-20211127"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4lq9f","text":"A natural storm slab avalanche cycle occurred over Tuesday night. Details are still limited but it's safe to assume numerous large or even very large avalanches occurred during this period. A report from the Rutherford/Ipsoot area Thursday described a mixture of wet and dry releases, depending on aspect and elevation. These reached size 3 (very large).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mgl1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2scec","text":"Although our natural avalanche cycle is over, concern for alpine and upper treeline areas is renewed by the presence of new wind slabs from recent west winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"2mc2r","text":"On Thursday, Fernie Alpine Resort reported several loose wet avalanches size 1-1.5 from steep features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"968kn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"26agm","text":"We have had very few reports in the area, if you head out please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network! 🙏","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":110,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"816t6","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":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dafub","text":"On Tuesday, a size 2.5 skier-remote persistent slab was reported on the MIN (see report here).  The avalanche was triggered from around 100m away, by a group of 5 riders on an east aspect at 1400m. The avalanche was suspected to have failed on an early-season facet/crust layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":77,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7iea1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9nt9","text":"Lots of whumping and cracking have been reported across the region, which is most likely associated with an early-season shallow snowpack, wind slab formation, and a weak facet/crust layer at the base of the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ao2ch","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gag4","text":"Thank you for the all informative and detailed Mountain Information Network reports! Remember that it is still early season, and we look forward to hearing more this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":47,"length":28,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/ef6511b4-5376-11ec-a59b-aa5aba028c5c"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"a3qgh","text":"On Wednesday morning, a few small natural avalanches were observed and explosive and machine control work produced size 1-2 storm slab avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"715qt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1e9q9","text":"Near Stewart, there is evidence that a widespread avalanche cycle occurred during the past storm, up to size 3 in wind loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"anpjq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkrup","text":"On Tuesday morning, several size 2 storm slabs were reported to have run naturally during the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a01tu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c47bv","text":"Note that there are very few field observations from the Kootenay Boundary this early in the season. Backcountry users need to be skilled in assessing conditions and decision making. If you venture out in the mountains, please share your observations and photos on the Mountain Information Network.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":101,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":269,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"26u3c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vrb0","text":"Yesterday natural wet avalanches to size 2 were observed near Stagleap Provincial Park from steep treeline features on the Highway 3 corridor. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7cmn6","text":"The Okanagan edge of the Kootenay Boundary also reported evidence of a natural storm cycle up to size 2. Explosive control work on the 30th produced several size 2 wind slabs on eastern aspects in alpine features, failing on a melt freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sgg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7jbd2","text":"Over the previous week several size 1.5 - 2 storm slabs have been triggered near Nelson, and a natural avalanche cycle size 1-2 was observed from north facing alpine start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"an1cf","text":"No new reports of avalanche activity from yesterday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eqg8e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"filp4","text":"In the far south of the region, there is evidence of natural avalanches that occurred during the last storm up to size 2.5. Expect to see more observations from the storm period as people get visibility of terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12uvo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9oi5e","text":"Reports in the region remain limited. A lack of information may not actually mean there is an lack of avalanche activity. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8ht9","text":"On Thursday 2 size 3 avalanches were reported in the Southern part of the range. One was a natural on a South aspect and the other a natural cornice triggered on a North aspect. Both avalanches ran on the November 4th crust/facet layer which can be found down 180cm in this area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"78fh6","text":"On Wednesday the region saw a widespread natural avalanche cycle to size 3.5 on all aspects with some running full path. Wet slab avalanches were observed in the below treeline on all aspects up too size 2.5. Hard frozen debris will likely be found in the runout of most avalanche paths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1kkpg","text":"No new avalanches have been reported in the past 24 hours.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7smnr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cqgkp","text":"If you go out in the mountains, please share your observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network! 🙏","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":84,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ub5m","text":"On Thursday, Dec 2, explosives triggered size 1-2 avalanches above 1800 m, with the larger (size 2) avalanches reported above 2000 m and included cornice failures triggering slopes below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"42d17","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ekdi","text":"On Wednesday, Dec 1, explosives triggered size 1 loose wet and storm slab avalanches near Revelstoke. Evidence of a large and widespread natural avalanche cycle (up to size 3) was reported around the region. Additionally, neighboring region Glacier National Park reported a widespread natural avalanche cycle and produced up to size 3.5 avalanches with explosive control. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d1n65","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v1qq","text":"The recent atmospheric river onslaught brought heavy precipitation, strong winds and warm weather consistently produced multiple cycles of avalanche activity up to size 3. Widespread natural cycles were observed following each wave of the storm, with avalanches frequently running full path to valley bottom. The most recent reports of these natural avalanches were from Dec 1.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":8,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}