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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 4th, 2021–Feb 5th, 2021

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Little Yoho.

Increasing winds will keep the hazard elevated for Friday. Watch for wind slab at tree line and above as the strong winds redistribute the recent snow.

Weather Forecast

Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Winds will increase again during the day up into the strong range (40-60km/hr) from the West and North West, tapering off by Friday night. Alpine temps will range from -10 to -15. Cool temps, cloud cover and light winds for the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

Moderate to strong Westerly winds have redistributed the recent 30-60cm of low density storm snow into wind slab in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The mid snowpack has a series of persistent weak layers that remain dormant. Height of snow at tree line is 150-220 cm.

Avalanche Summary

On Thursday explosive control on Mt. Bourgeau produced numerous sz 1-1.5 avalanches.

On Wednesday explosive control on Mt. Field, Mt. Stephen and Mt. Dennis on Wednesday produced numerous sz 2.0 avalanches, a few sz 2.5 and one sz 3.0.

A natural avalanche cycle occurred on Tuesday up to size 2.5. Natural avalanche activity has since tapered off.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.

Loose Dry

Loose Dry avalanches are the release of dry unconsolidated snow and typically occur within layers of soft snow near the surface of the snowpack. These avalanches start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-dry avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs.