As the weather warms up, cornices become less stable. Even a small one falling on a slope can trigger an avalanche. Avoid being underneath them and stay well back from ridge lines- they can break much further back than you expect!
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A little bird told us we're in for some warm weather this weekend 🌡 Stay alert to signs that the warming is weakening the snowpack and give cornices an extra wide berth.

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The Mountain Information Network (MIN) is essential for forecasting and we read every single one! Our latest podcast is all about MINs and why we 🩵 them.
At this time of year, MINs matter more than ever, so have a listen and then post your MIN reports
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Congrats to this week's MIN of the Week winner, we have some @arcteryx swag to send your way! The author of this post has consistently shared valuable MINs all winter, providing helpful information for our forecasting team and recreationsists 😍
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In the spring, it's common for different avalanche problems to exist in different elevation bands, but how do we know what band we're in? Here's a breakdown of the definitions of each band 🏔

When the avalanche danger is low, it can be a great time to explore the mountains- but low danger isn't the same as no danger. Learn more about what it means when we're in the green 🟢

This weekend, we’re expecting it will be possible to trigger wind slab avalanches in isolated areas for most regions. Avalanche season isn’t over yet, don't get caught out!

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This week's MIN of the Week winner will be getting some goodies from The North Face for this report that is PACKED with detail! The forecasting team loved the wealth of information in this report about a traverse.
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Cornices can be dangerous from above and below- and they can be especially unstable in the spring! Learn more in this short video.

At this time of year, we think a lot about freezing levels- but what exactly does that mean and why does it impact the snowpack? This short video explains.

Aspect, elevation, and timing are key things to keep in mind as the weather warms. Avoid slopes as they heat up and expect a variety of conditions as you move through the mountains.

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If you're feeling the effect of the sun this weekend, the snowpack is too! ☀ Be sure to check the forecast and plan for the impact of those rays.

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Spring is a wonderful time in the mountains, but it can also be tricky! Our latest forecaster blog digs into what you need to know for riding at this time of year ☀️❄️🌡
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How large is a 'large' avalanche? We use this scale to help us describe the size and destructive potential 📏

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This weekend, the best riding will probably be where you can find dry snow. This will also be where you're most likely to be able to trigger the persistent slab problem in some of our interior regions!

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