Experts are warning outdoor enthusiasts they could be heading into dangerous conditions if they travel to Alberta's Rocky Mountains this weekend.
Areas west Calgary saw more than 30 centimetres of snow fall over the last week, and though the entire province has been under an extreme cold warning in recent days, more seasonal temperatures are expected by Saturday and Sunday.
The challenge in the Rocky Mountains this winter is that any new snow now is sitting on top of a weak base or basal layer. "Now we have this new fluff that makes the ski quality really good, but the problem is you have all that good snow on top of a house of cards," said Vonk.Avalanche forecasters work seven days a week in the winter months, starting their day in the office looking at weather conditions and reading reports from neighbouring resorts.
Mountain rescue specialists dig snow pits all around the park to see how deep the snow is and the different layers, because every winter poses different challenges.
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