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.

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.

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.

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.