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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 2nd, 2015–Apr 3rd, 2015
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Little Yoho.

Monitor local wind slab formation and how they are bonding to harder surfaces below.  SH

Weather Forecast

Freezing levels to valley bottom overnight Thursday, and up to 1700m Friday.  Light Westerly winds and only trace amounts of snow can be expected.

Snowpack Summary

Below treeline the snow pack is a thick melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of recent snow has formed isolated wind slabs on east and north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled except for isolated thin areas where there are basal facets present. These have been dormant for quite some time.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs have formed below ridgecrests, often on old crusts. New soft cornice buildup continues.

  • Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2