Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Little Yoho.
Forecasters are uncertain about the daytime high tomorrow. The snow will likely be frozen in the early morning and will deteriorate quickly in the afternoon. EXPECT to observe an avalanche cycle tomorrow afternoon. Be home early!
Weather Forecast
The freezing level is expected to rise significantly on Wednesday afternoon. Expect the heat to initiate a major avalanche cycle. It could be quite frozen Wednesday morning with a lower danger rating, but things will deteriorate by 1pm. Additionally, a system is moving in on Friday that will bring cold temps and light snowfall.
Snowpack Summary
All areas of the park have a strong melt-freeze crust up to about 2400 meters, slightly bit lower on north aspects. Above that, dry snow persists with up to 10cm of settled powder in shaded areas and moist snow in the afternoon on solar aspects. Isolated, small windslabs exist in leeward areas in the alpine.
Avalanche Summary
Loose wet avalanches we observed in the Moraine Lake area today up to size 2 on solar aspects.
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain on Wednesday
Avalanche Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
With the first major warm spell in the double digits fast approaching, this problem will be a concern. Managing this problem will include being back early before the day heats up in the afternoon.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 3 - 4
Loose Wet
This will largely be a major concern on solar aspects in the heat of the afternoon. Plan your day accordingly and be home early.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 4