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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 27th, 2025–Jan 28th, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.

It's a good time to consider stepping out into more complex terrain.

Riding conditions will be best once the surface crust has softened on sun-affected slopes.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Small loose wet avalanches and pinwheeling have been observed from steep, sun-affected slopes.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Strong sunshine and warm temperatures are expected to break down the surface crust at low elevations, and on steep sun affected slopes into the alpine. Snow on north facing alpine slopes will likely remain loose and dry.

The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled with no current concerns.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 3500 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 40 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level starts at 2000 m and drops over the day.

Thursday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures around -4 °C. Freezing levels remain around 500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • Travel early on sun-exposed slopes before cornices weaken with daytime warming.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Watch for surface snow becoming wet and heavy in the afternoon. Loose wet avalanches are most likely to initiate on steep slopes, near rock outcrops.

Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5