A stronger and deeper snowpack exists in the Yoho zone. Pay attention to shallower areas where the potential to trigger the deeper weak layers is more likely.
In the deeper snowpack areas of this region the Deep Persistent Problem is becoming less of a concern, but continue to pay attention to this layer in areas where the snowpack is shallower (such as moraines or wind scoured areas).
No new avalanches were observed or reported Friday.
Surface sun crusts exist on solar aspects to near ridgetops and up to 2000 m on shady aspects. The mid and lower snowpack is stronger and more settled in this region due to the deeper snowpack, but continue to pay attention to shallower areas that will display a weaker snowpack.
A North Easterly flow will affect the forecast region this weekend. Increased cloud cover and light precipitation will begin Friday night with snowfall accumulation values of 5-10cm (more to the East). Daytime High freezing levels will climb to 1700m. Ridgetop winds will remain in the light to Moderate range.
