Fresh storm slabs may be reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded areas.
With up to 15 cm of fresh snow sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas, be aware of the potential for human triggered storm slab avalanches. These avalanches could potentially step down to another weak layer that is down about 50-60 cm, resulting in larger avalanches than expected.
THURSDAY NIGHT - Flurries, 5 cm / southwest winds, 20-40 km/h / alpine low temperature near -5
FRIDAY - Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / west winds 20-30 km/h / alpine high temperature near -6
SATURDAY - Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries / light northwest winds / alpine high temperature near -7
SUNDAY - A mix of sun and cloud / light northwest winds / alpine high temperature near -10
There were a few human and explosives triggered avalanches size 1-2 reported on Thursday. Check out this MIN report of an avalanche in the Big White Backcountry on Thursday.
10-20 cm of new snow sits on a weak layer of feathery surface hoar in many areas, and on a crust on steep south facing slopes. Recent strong winds have likely formed storm slabs that may be reactive to human triggers. There is a weak layer down approximately 50-60 cm that consists of a crust with sugary faceted snow on top of it. Recent test results indicate that this layer could react to human triggers.
