Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 19th, 2015 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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We are on the verge of better ski quality given the current forecast. Watch locally for new wind slabs in the alpine sitting over harder surfaces beneath. SH
Summary
Weather Forecast
The Little Yoho forecast is currently calling for 10cm Friday, 15-20cm on Saturday, and 10cm on Sunday. Freezing levels will be up to 2000m on Friday with moderate westerly winds.
Snowpack Summary
Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m
Avalanche Summary
No natural avalanches have been reported recently.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
New wind slabs will start to become more sensitive to human triggering Friday on lee features in the alpine. This will continue through the weekend given the current forecast.
- Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 20th, 2015 4:00PM
