Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 14th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Low hazard is not no hazard. Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain.
Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported by Tuesday at 4 pm.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider making a MIN post with photos and observations from the day. The information is very helpful for forecasters!
Snowpack Summary
Dry snow is still found on shaded north and east facing alpine terrain. On sun-exposed slopes at all elevations the moist or wet snow surface is at various stages of refreezing.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.
Snow depth has been reported as 330 cm at 1700 m, tapering quickly at lower elevations below treeline.
Watch this week's North Shore Conditions for more info.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing levels above mountain tops.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 15 to 25 km/h west switching to southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing levels above mountain tops.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with light flurries, 1 to 6 cm. 30 to 60 km/h westerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels drop to 800 m.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 20 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- This is a good time for exploring terrain.
- If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Valid until: Jan 15th, 2025 4:00PM
