Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Little Yoho.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
An average 40-80 of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural avalanches up to size 2.5, as well as several skier remote and skier triggered avalanches up to size 2 have been observed in the last several days. One explosive controlled avalanche today at Sunshine Village went close to 2m deep on the basal weakness. This pattern is likely to continue for the next while.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1.5 - 3
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2