A lull between storms today but be cautious in your terrain selection as conditions have not improved given yesterdays new snow and last nights winds.
Weather Forecast
A weak ridge of high pressure will keep things mainly dry today until a frontal system arrives this evening bringing moderate amounts into Wednesday. Some clearing skies can be expected in the eastern regions before clouding over this afternoon.
Snowpack Summary
60 cm of storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces ranging from sun crust on south and west aspects to surface hoar on north and east. The surface hoar buried is largest between 1500-2000m. The mid-pack is well settled and the Nov 6 crust is down 150 to 180cm.
Avalanche Summary
Four avalanches to size 2.0, two size 2.5 and one size 3.0 were down in the highway corridor yesterday. All natural slab avalanches.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.