Avalanche forecast

Little Yoho

Feb 21 – 22, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Pay attention to the Jan 24 surface hoar layer down 30-40 cm. This layer has been reactive in this region at tree-line and below. Look for this layer and test it before committing to the terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Watch for Dry Loose avalanches in steep terrain in the alpine.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    A 20-40 cm slab over the Jan. 24th surface hoar layer could catch users off guard in isolated, shady aspects at treeline and below. Check the snowpack often and monitor the character and behaviour of the slab above this weak layer closely. Recent activity has been between 1600 and 1900 m.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported in past 48 hours however several skier triggered avalanches have been reported in past week.

A skier remote avalanche was reported Wednesday from Simpson area in Kootenay Park releasing on Jan 24 surface hoar at 1800m.

On Sunday a an avalanche (on Jan 24 surface hoar) was triggered in Little Yoho Valley in Yoho Park

Snowpack Summary

20-30 cm recent low density snow, with minimal wind effect, overlays sun-crusts on solar aspects and scoured terrain in alpine. The Jan 24 layer (surface hoar/crust) is down 30-40 cm at treeline and has been reactive in some areas in Yoho and Kootenay – Dig down and check for this layer before committing. See avalanche section of Bulletin.

Weather Summary

There will be gradual warming through the weekend as the upper ridge builds over the forecast area. By Sunday evening the ridge breaks down bringing a SW flow. Flurries expected along the Continental Divide starting Sunday night through Monday.

Saturday
Mainly Sunny
Winds: South- Light
Day Time Temps at 2300m: -10°

Sunday:
Mixed sun and cloud
Winds: SW light to moderate
Day Time Temps at 2300m: -6°

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach steep and open slopes at and below treeline cautiously, as buried surface hoar may exist.

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