Up to 45 cm has fallen since Jan 1st with 35cm since yesterday. Winds were strong accompanying this storm. Give the new snow a couple of days to settle. Maligne lk rd and Icefields parkway are still closed and further avalanche control to occur.
Lawinenprobleme
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–3
Windslabs present in all sheltered lee features, evaluate local wind effect.
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible - Likely
Größe
2–3
45cm since Jan 1st with 35cm since yesterday. Initially rain below 1500 m. Moderate SW winds at ridgetops promoting slab development.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Unlikely - Possible
Größe
2–4
Cornices are large and precarious right now from winds and warm temperatures. Midpack strength is bridging this layer but the potential still exists if triggered, consequences would be severe.