Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 2nd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Avalanche Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Anticipate wind slab formation at upper elevations with increasing winds and light snow on Friday.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Please share any reports or photos on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm of generally low-density snow sits atop a well-settled, consolidated mid-snowpack.
The lower snowpack consists of firm, compacted snow, with several older melt-freeze crusts scattered throughout.
Treeline snow depths range from roughly 150 to 200 cm around the Coquihalla and 100 to 150 cm around Manning Park.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h south wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 to 40 west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Anticipate wind slab formation in leeward terrain with increasing winds and new snow in areas.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
