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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 29th, 2025–Jan 30th, 2025

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Little Yoho.

Although conditions are currently rated as low, it’s important to identify wind slabs in lee areas and approach committing terrain with vigilance.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were observed or reported in Little Yoho today. However, nearby on Highway 93 North, on Tuesday, a skier triggered a size 2 wind slab on the west facing slopes below Cirque Peak (above Bow Lake). There were no injuries but some equipment was lost.

Snowpack Summary

The high alpine may have some wind effect, but many sheltered areas have soft snow. The mid-pack is generally strong; however, a facet layer can be found near the ground in shallow snowpack areas. At treeline, average snowpack depth ranges from 110 to 160 cm.

Weather Summary

Increasing clouds Wednesday night, with light snow starting on Thursday. Strong to extreme westerly wind will ease to moderate by the end of Thursday.

Finally, some snow in the forecast!! 10-15 cm is forecast for Friday to Saturday morning with moderate to strong southerly wind.