Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 5th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
snow safety,
Continue to monitor slab development at treeline and expect reactive slabs in the alpine.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Sunday will have a trace of snow in the AM then clearing skies, continued moderate gusting strong W winds, and freezing levels to 15000m. Up to 10cm Monday, with temperatures in the alpine slightly inverted which should drop by the afternoon. Alpine winds will spike to strong by Monday afternoon.
Snowpack Summary
Moderate winds continue to redistribute the 20-50 cm that has accumulated over the Jan 30 crust, surface hoar and wind effect. Hard slabs can be found in alpine. While slab development at treeline is only starting, these are more likely to overlay a sun crust or surface hoar or facets. Shallow snowpack areas remain weak and faceted.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche observations from Little Yoho on Saturday.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
As you approach treeline, expect to encounter slab development. Take the time to investigate what the recent snow is sitting on and how it is bonding. Some of these slabs may have suncrust, facets, or surface hoar (Jan 30th) as the bed surface.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 6th, 2022 4:00PM
