Steady snowfall and moderate winds are maintaining the storm slab problem.
Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution and stick to sheltered terrain to find the best snow!
On going snowfall through the week and overnight has maintained the storm slab problem. This is most reactive in wind affected terrain in the alpine and open areas of tree line.
Sporadic natural avalanche activity continues to occur in steep alpine terrain, typically during periods of strong wind. Two size 1.5s were observed near Grizzly couloir on Tuesday and size 2 avalanches from Mt McDonald Wednesday.
Over 100cm of snow has fallen over the last 8 days. In the alpine and open tree line areas this has been redistributed by strong winds. In sheltered terrain and below tree line the snow is well settled and supportive. Beneath this a thin rain crust exists up to 2300m and has formed a solid bed-surface for avalanches to run on.
The parade of storms continues bringing regular snowfall with strong winds.
Tonight Snow easing 8cm. Alpine Low -7°C. Wind SW 30-45km/hr. Freezing level (FZL) 1700m.
Thurs Flurries 8cm. Alpine high -5°C. Wind W light gusting 40km/hr. FZL 1100m.
Fri Snow 15cm. Alpine high -6°C. Wind SW light gusting 50 km/hr. FZL 1100m.
Sat Sun & cloud. Alpine high -16°C. Winds SW light. FZL at valley bottom.
