Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 21st, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating isAvalanche conditions are favorable for venturing into bigger terrain
Use extra caution in steep terrain where a fall or small avalanche could have serious consequences.
Summary
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 clear and cool weather conditions. 5 to 15 cm of dry snow, with variable wind effect from recent northerly winds, sits atop a widespread crust. On south-facing terrain and lower elevations, a crust likely is present on the surface.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-settled and bonded with no layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature rising to -4 °C, inversion with colder temperature below treeline.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 35 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Valid until: Jan 22nd, 2025 4:00PM