Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 21st, 2025 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Avalanche 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

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