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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 25th, 2015–Mar 26th, 2015
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Little Yoho.

Good skiing can be found in areas sheltered from wind effect.  Watch for building windslabs and rising freezing levels in the upcoming days.

Weather Forecast

5 cm new snow is forecasted for tomorrow with moderate to strong SW wind.  There will be a good freeze tonight, but then freezing levels will climb to 2400- 2600 m for Thursday - Saturday. We will not see a strong freeze for the next several days.  Flurries and moderate to strong winds are expected through to Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

5-10  cm new snow fell through the day resulting in a total accumulation of 20 cm new over the week.  Moderate SW winds today have added to the pre-existing wind slabs of up to 35cm deep in immediate lee features of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs continue to develop today and are still sensitive to human triggering on lee features at treeline and above. Cornices will also be a concern with the new snow and wind.

  • Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
  • Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2