Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 14th, 2025 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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South Rockies, Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.

The snowpack is generally stable. Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been reported since Thursday.

Snowpack Summary

Wind-affected snow is widespread, presents as a hard slab in most areas and sastrugi in open alpine areas, and is more pronounced in Alberta.

The lower snowpack has no concerning layers. Treeline snowpack depths range from 50 to 150 cm across the region.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. Flurries, 2 to 5 cm. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Flurries, 2 to 5 cm. 20 to 30 km/h northeast wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Valid until: Jan 15th, 2025 4:00PM

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