Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Little Yoho.
Temperatures are still seasonally cool, and major daytime warming is not expected. However, be mindful of the freezing level at the local level and plan accordingly.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures are forecasted to remain quite cool (near 0 degrees) in valley bottoms until Wednesday. By midweek expect there to be an increase in daytime warming and subsequent rising of the danger rating. A very light dusting of snow is also expected over the next few days, nothing substantial.
Snowpack Summary
A supportive crust exists on all aspects above 1900m. Isolated windslabs were reported in the high alpine (3000m) near ridges. Solar input on south aspect in the afternoon will break down the crust.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed or reported today.
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain on Wednesday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated windslabs can be found at high elevations (2800m+).
- Avoid freshly wind loaded features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
One large avalanche in neighboring Kananaskis was reported yesterday on this layer. Until it heats up it will remain as a low likelihood, high consequence avalanche problem.
- Be aware of the potential for large, deep avalanches.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 3 - 4