[MCR] Lake Louise Falls and Area Observations

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

A rather alpine feel to Louise falls today.  With a great deal of strong multi directional winds, including straight up vertical.
 
With the recent snows of Sunday evening, there has been plenty of redistribution from one side of the valley to the other.
 
Temps hovered around -1 all day.  The climb is in good late season shape.  The center dagger is touching, but not in anything close to climbable.  Still plenty large free hanging daggers at far right.  Showering profusely.
 
A healthy size slough, even reasonable to say avalanche came over the climb early in the day, leaving the open area at the top trees fairly clean.  
 
The significant snow transport and drifting made it an easy choice to not take the walk off today.  The trail was drifted in and the potential for a large slough to come out naturally and sweep someone off their feet very possible.  Use caution if you happen to break the trail first.
 
On the hike out a large crack and rumble was heard from the plain of six and an alpine pocket feature on the west slopes of Fairview release a size 1.5, that ran over cliffs.  
 
It is certain there are lots of new slabs on all aspects and elevations from today's blustery events.   
 
Have a good look at what might be hanging above your next objective.
 
Merrie-Beth Board
ACMG Full Ski/Assistant Alpine guide
   		 	   		  
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