Great skiing can be found in much of the forecast region.
Be aware of strong wind values forecasted for Tuesday, as these winds are expected to increase natural avalanche activity in the region.
Small wind inputs have triggered isolated windslabs in the BYK region, and we expect similar effects in Little Yoho. With 20-30 cm of low-density snow available for transport, increasing winds on Tuesday will escalate both size and sensitivity of the problem.
As in the BYK region, weak facets and depth hoar associated with remnant crusts can be found near the base of the snowpack. Evidence suggests that this problem is specific to shallower areas of the Little Yoho region. Avoiding thin areas will help limit your exposure to this problem.
No new avalanches were observed or reported on Sunday in the Little Yoho region. We recommend that backcountry users closely monitor wind conditions over the next few days, as forecasted winds are expected to initiate a loose dry and wind slab cycle.
25-45 cm unconsolidated snow makes up the surface of a 120-150 cm snowpack at treeline while 140-175cm can be found in the alpine. The mid-pack is generally strong but a weak crust/facet layer can often be found near the ground, particularly in shallower areas. Conditions within the Little Yoho Region are much better than areas further east in BYK.
We’ll start the week with clear skies, light ridge-top winds, and freezing levels near the valley bottom on Monday. Clear skies will persist on Tuesday, though ridge winds will increase to strong. No precipitation is expected until the end of the week.
