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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 2nd, 2025–Jan 3rd, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

North Columbia, South Columbia, Blue River, Clearwater, Premier, Clemina, Esplanade, Jordan, North Monashee, North Selkirk, Central Selkirk, Gold, Whatshan.

Watch for wind-loaded areas as you get above the trees.

Avoid riding above terrain traps and watch for signs of instability.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new slab avalanches were reported in the region.

Snowpack Summary

Expect to find 20 to 40 cm of settling snow in sheltered areas, and wind slabs on lee slopes. On sun-affected slopes, the soft snow covers a melt-freeze crust.

A layer of surface hoar, crust and/or facets exists 60 to 110 cm deep. Reports indicate this layer is hard to find and likely not a concern north of Highway 5. South of Highway 5 it may linger on north through east aspects between 1700 to 2300 m.

Snow depth at treeline is 120 to 150 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly cloud. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with 5-10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.