Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 23rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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A bit of fresh snow and wind may slightly change the riding conditions, but avalanche danger should remain low.
Practice good travel habits and watch for signs of instability in any new snow.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region since early January.
With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, we foresee both natural and human-triggered avalanches to remain unlikely.
If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
Ridgelines and open alpine terrain are generally wind-affected. A supportive crust is present on most south-facing slopes and at lower elevations, while new surface hoar is developing in sheltered areas.
Soft snow and decent riding conditions are still being reported on shady, sheltered slopes at upper elevations.
The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-settled. Treeline snowpack depths average 100-150 cm.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 35 to 45 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Possible temperature inversion above 1500 m. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
Valid until: Jan 24th, 2025 4:00PM
