The snowpack is generally shallow but avalanches are still possible. Watch for a slab sitting over the weak base of facets.
A slab may be sitting over weak basal facets. Even in shallow snowpacks Deep Persistent Slab problems are characterized by a weakness caused by a metamorphosis of snow grains at the base of the snowpack.
Wind has scoured exposed areas at tree line and above. Wind loaded locations have between 25-45cm of snow sitting over a faceted base. In general, the snowpack is shallow but the structure fits the definition for Deep Persistent Slab.
Surface hoar up to 10mm has grown in recent cold temperatures.
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
A ridge of high pressure continues to maintain dry conditions.
Sunday
Cloudy with sunny periods.
Alpine temperature: High -3 °C.
Light northwest winds.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud.
Alpine temperature: Low -10 °C, High -5 °C.
Light west winds.
