Purcells

Although the likelihood of triggering has reduced, weak layers near the base of the snowpack remain a concern in steep rocky terrain.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with clear periods, light to moderate northwest wind, alpine high temperature -10 C.

MONDAY: Isolated flurries, moderate west wind, alpine high temperature -9 C.

TUESDAY: Isolated flurries, moderate southwest wind, alpine high temperature -6 C.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy, moderate southwest wind, alpine high temperature -8 C.

On Saturday there were reports loose dry avalanches to size 1.5 primarily on north aspects in the alpine. 

So far this season's snowpack has a high degree of variability. Anywhere from 10 to 35 cm of snow may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas at treeline. A second layer of surface hoar primarily found in the in north of the region is found 40-60 cm below the surface in sheltered areas at treeline.

There are a variety of crusts buried in the mid to lower snowpack. These crusts have mostly broken down. The base of the snowpack generally consists of facets and depth hoar.