Snow has been falling consistently for a few days.
Assess the area you are in for how that snow has bonded to the old snow, and if the wind has made it more dense or loaded.
New snow is most likely to be reactive.
in wind-loaded leeward terrain features at upper elevations
in sheltered areas where it may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar
Reports of a natural avalanche cycle up to size 2.5 on Monday and Tuesday consisting of storm slabs at upper elevations, with wet loose avalanches at lower elevations.
A few small (size 1) human triggered avalanches were reported on Tuesday, not running far or fast.
up to 50 cm of snow is on the surface in sheltered areas and is wind affected in the alpine and open areas at treeline.
A crust is present at elevations lower than 1300 m and is buried 30cm deep.
A few layers of weak, feathery surface hoar crystals can be found between 50 to 150 cm deep.
Snowpack depths in excess of 300 cm can be found at treeline elevations.
Have a read of this MIN for details specific to the Shames area
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
