Sunshine will continue with little change to skiing conditions. Look for preserved powder in sheltered terrain.
Don’t get complacent with the deep persistent slab - it remains a low-probability, high-consequence problem. Be cautious in areas with thinner snowpacks or where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
This problem is low probability - high consequence! Be cautious where the snowpack transitions from thick areas to thin areas. A recent size 3 avalanche has been observed on this layer. This problem encompasses multiple weak layers of facets, crusts, and basal facets from November and December.
Previous winds created firm, wind-affected surfaces in exposed terrain at all elevations, while softer snow remains in sheltered areas. Sun-exposed slopes host variable crusts, especially on steep aspects. The snowpack is deeper in the Icefields and more shallow & weak in the Maligne area.
Tuesday to Friday will bring mainly sun, a few clouds, no new snow, -6 to -17 °C, and light NW to calm winds. Some gusts up to 50 km/h may transpire Tuesday.
No field patrol on Monday. Sunday's field team in the Nigel area reported no new naturals. A size 3 deep persistent slab was triggered in terrain adjacent to the ski hill on Friday. Maligne Road Patrol on Saturday observed several solar triggered avalanches up to size 1.5
