Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Little Yoho.
Weather Forecast
Continued warm temperatures with increasing cloud is expected tomorrow. No precipitation is anticipated until the end of next week. Some of the models show a mild temperature inversion. Additionally, the wind is expected to reach the moderate to strong velocity range from the west.
Snowpack Summary
Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported in Little Yoho today.
Confidence
Due to the quality of field observations on Sunday
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3.5
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2