We have moved to Low hazard but it is important to remember that the definition of Low includes small avalanches in isolated or extreme terrain. Watch for sluffing to increase as the snowpack weakens and facets.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Moderate northwest winds return on Monday dropping us back into the deep freeze. Temperatures will be slightly warmer than last week but dress warm. Clear skies and sunshine are forecast for the next several days.
Snowpack Summary
A few cm's of new snow sits over small wind slabs in alpine areas near ridge crests, and weak faceted snow in sheltered areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Rapid faceting and weakening of the entire snowpack with the cold temperatures.
Avalanche Summary
Small loose dry skier triggered avalanches in steep terrain have been reported in several locations over the past few days as the surface snow facets and weakens. Lake Louise had a couple small soft slabs that they were able to trigger with explosives in steep N facing rocky terrain. No other avalanches observed or reported in the past 4 days.
Confidence
Due to the number of field observations