Avalanche forecast

North Columbia

Jan 2 – 3, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

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

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Watch for wind-loaded slopes as you transition out of the trees.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

On Monday, one large storm slab avalanche was reported northeast of Revelstoke. It was likely triggered by a cornice falling on the slope.

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

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with up to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Saturday

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

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