Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 2nd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Dry.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Storm snow amounts are variable. Assess the storm snow depth at the local level. Despite cold temperatures, ski hills triggered storm slabs up to size 1.5 with large triggers on Sunday.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Both Sunshine and Lake Louise patrol triggered several storm slabs up to size 1.5 with explosives today. Up to 20 cm thick.
Snowpack Summary
10-25 cm of storm snow over the past 72 hours, coupled with winds, have created storm slabs at tree-line and above. The buried layer (Jan 30) is a mix of crust, surface hoar and facets. The snowpack is generally weak, with an old crust and depth hoar at the base.
Weather Summary
Tomorrow will be chilly, with temperatures dropping into the minus 20s. There will be clearing over the course of the day, and moderate winds are expected.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Storm slabs in motion may step down to deeper layers resulting in large avalanches.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm snow and moderate to strong winds have formed storm slabs at tree-line and above. The bond to the old (Jan 30) surface remains uncertain, so assess conditions locally.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Dry loose avalanches are still possible in steep and gullied terrain (especially during periods of mod/strong wind). Ice climbers in particular should be wary of these sluffs in steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
