Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 19th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Conditions are generally good. Watch for wind-slabs on steep entrances in alpine lee areas.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches were observed or reported in the Yoho forecast region today.
Snowpack Summary
Surface hoar development to 4mm on shaded aspects below treeline and suncrust on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs in the alpine. 10-25 cm of facetted snow over the Feb 3 crust. Persistent weak facet layers remain present in the mid and bottom of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
A benign weather pattern will hold over the region for the next few days. As a trough moves from BC into Alberta, clouds will develop and a trace to 5cm of snow is expected by Wednesday morning. Winds may increase to the moderate range Wednesday, but remain light on Tuesday. Temps will be seasonal with freezing levels below surface.
For more information be sure to check AvCan's Mountain Weather.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Avoid rock outcroppings, convexities, and anywhere the snowpack is thin and/or variable.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Winds have been light, but small wind slabs may still exist in leeward areas. The wind forecast is highly variable, so watch for active wind loading at the local level on Tuesday.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 20th, 2024 4:00PM
