Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Dry.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
The cold temperatures are expected to help, but there is still some uncertainty on how the storm snow is bonding to the old surface.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported.
Snowpack Summary
The Little Yoho Region received between 30-50 cm of storm snow over the weekend. This storm snow sits on a mix of facets, surface hoar and and thin sun crusts (Jan 30 layer). The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, with snowpack depths at the treeline ranging from 120cm to 180cm.
Weather Summary
Tuesday will be continued cold (treeline highs of -20) with scattered clouds and no precipitation. Winds are forecasted to be light from the south.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
Problems
Storm Slabs
The bond of the storm snow to the Jan 30th layer is still suspect (see snowpack summary) and should be assessed carefully before venturing onto bigger features.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Loose dry avalanches can still be expected on steeper terrain and can gain mass quickly.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 4th, 2025 4:00PM
