South Coast Inland

While 2025 begins with a generally stable snowpack and excellent powder conditions, be cautious of lingering wind slabs in steep alpine terrain.

No new avalanche activity has been reported since the weekend.

A few large wind slab avalanches were reported from this MIN report in the Matier Glacier area on Sunday.

Generally low-density snow on the surface with minimal wind effect in all but exposed alpine terrain.

A thin crust exists in the upper snowpack, up to 1900 m, particularly in sun-affected terrain.

Another crust is buried 60 to 100 cm deep, and in sheltered terrain, a layer of surface hoar may exist just above it. There is uncertainty over its reactivity. It is more likely to be a concern in wind-affected, thin, and rocky start zones at higher elevations.

Snow depths at treeline vary between 90 to 160 cm.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. 0 to 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 0 to 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline tem[erature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.