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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 20th, 2025–Jan 21st, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

A firm, widespread crust exists. Be aware of slippery and difficult travel conditions.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar growth and surface faceting continue with recent cool and clear weather conditions. A widespread crust likely exists at or just below the surface in all but alpine, north-facing terrain. Variable wind-affected snow can be found in areas without a surface crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled with no current concerns.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly clear sky. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C, with the chance of a temperature inversion.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 mm of precipitation. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.