Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Little Yoho.
A significant storm will start Sunday night and last until Tuesday with rain below 2000m, up to 40cm of snow up high and strong winds. It will be a good time to avoid exposure to avalanche terrain.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 5cm of new snow sits over sun crusts on solar aspects. Isolated small wind slabs can be found in the alpine.
A weak, isothermal snowpack is developing BTL with minimal overnight recovery.
Several buried crusts can be found in the top 40cm on solar aspects.
The November depth hoar at the base of the snowpack remains a concern only in shallow areas of the Yoho sub-region.
Weather Summary
Sunday night: 10-15cm of snow above 2000m and rain below with Strong SW winds in the alp.
Monday: 10-15cm of snow above 2000-2300m with rain below and strong sw winds which will diminish through the day.
Tuesday: 5-10cm of snow with cooler temperatures and freezing levels 1500-1800m.
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Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Snow should start at around treeline Sunday night through Tuesday. Storm slabs will likely develop with an increased chance of natural and human-triggered avalanches on various aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Wet
Rain is probable below 2000m, and warm, wet snow above this. Wet avalanches are almost certain during this period.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood: Very Likely - Certain
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
The November basal facets at the base of the snowpack have been mainly dormant in this region. This new load coming will be a good test and there is some uncertainty as to whether this layer will "wake up" in the Yoho region.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3.5