The first BIG snowfall of the season heralding in change.
Weather Forecast
A low pressure frontal is moving over the Rockies Wednesday evening with expected snowfall of up to 50cm over the next 36hrs. Alpine winds will be moderate to strong from the south and west.
Snowpack Summary
Variable snowpack conditions in the alpine with up to 40cm in wind loaded areas on N - NE aspects. One or more rain crust close to the ground up to 2,500m with weak faceted snow above and below. Recent storm snow is being transported near ridge tops. Early season conditions at all elevations.
Avalanche Summary
Loose to size 2 in the alpine. Isolated soft slabs at upper elevations can be expected. No new field observations
Confidence
Due to the number of field observations on Wednesday
Problems
Loose Dry
Loose Dry avalanches are the release of dry unconsolidated snow and typically occur within layers of soft snow near the surface of the snowpack. These avalanches start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-dry avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs.