There is quite a bit of variability in the snowpack structure across the region with different weak layers existing in different areas. Take the time to look in the snow and submit any observations from your day riding to the
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Summary
Confidence
Poor - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
Total snowfall from this storm should range between 5 and 30cm with the northern portion of the forecast region receiving the most snowfall. Moderate to Strong SW winds are expected to continue through Monday evening. Very cold air descending from the Arctic will lead to clearing skies and cold temperatures for the next few days. For detailed mountain weather information visit avalanche.ca/weather
Avalanche Summary
We're working with limited observations but there haven't been any reports of recent avalanche activity. However, the avalanche cycle that occurred during and immediately after last weeks storm produced some large natural avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
Total snowfall from Monday's storm should be between 5 and 30 cm which is coming to rest on a wide variety of old surfaces including crust, surface hoar and old settled snow. Moderate to strong SW winds likely continue to form pockets of wind slab on east and northeast aspects. A couple of persistent weak layers exist in our early season snowpack. Where they exist, they are likely to be found buried down 65 to 120 cm. Depending on where you dig, you might also find one or more crusts. It would be wise to test these layers before committing to a slope. Facets can be found at the bottom of the snowpack at higher elevations in the alpine, especially on northerly aspects. Rocks and stumps may be lurking unseen just below the surface.
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Avalanche Canada
