Watch out for pockets of windslab in open terrain.
Make ongoing snowpack assessments as you move into new terrain.
Windslabs still linger from the recent storm. The slab may be more reactive on a crust at treeline. Dig into the snow, and assess as you move into new terrain.
We experienced a widespread natural avalanche cycle in the Park last weekend. Lots of evidence of this cycle is still easy to see.
The Min reports of large avalanches in the Connaught drainages are worth a read.
Natural activity has slowed down but human triggering remains possible.
Winds have created wind effect in the Alpine and exposed tree line areas. 40- 60 cm of new storm snow fell over the weekend. This storm snow sits on a crust that exists up to approximately 2200m.
Recent sun has created a thin sun crust on solar slopes.
Early season hazards exist below treeline with a low early season snowpack.
A high pressure system will bring clearing skies and cooler temps
Tonight Cloudy with clear breaks. Trace precipitation. Alpine Low -8°C. Freezing Level (FZL): 700m. Wind South 15km/hr
Wed Mix of sun & cloud with flurries. Trace precip. Alp High -6. FZL 1300. Wind SW 10-20
Thur Cloudy with sunny periods. Precip: None. FZL 1200m. Wind: East 10 km/hr
Fri Cloudy with sunny periods. Precip: None. FZL 800m. Wind W 20 km/hr
