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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 18th, 2015–Mar 19th, 2015

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Little Yoho.

Winter returns! Snow moves into the region on Thursday and we may see up to 40 cm by Monday. See the forecast details for more information.

Weather Forecast

Snow moves into the region tomorrow with gusty strong SW winds.Â The forecast predict up to 10 cm per day for the next 4 days.Â Most of the snow will fall with light SW wind and moderate gusts for Friday and Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m

Avalanche Summary

No natural avalanches have been reported recently.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs are becoming less touchy. Expect to encounter more hard slabs than soft based on recent strong wind and strong winds forecasted for Thursday.

Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
The new snow will require several days to settle and stabilize.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2