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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 24th, 2021–Jan 25th, 2021

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Glacier.

Reduced visibility will put a bit of a damper on the sending that been happening in the park over the past couple of days.

Sunset is at 16:30 PST, leave yourself plenty of time to get back to the trailhead safely.

Weather Forecast

A weak low pressure system is passing just south of BC, pushing cloud and isolated flurries over our area.

Today: Cloudy with isolated flurries. Alpine high -11 C. Light ridge wind.

Tonight: Cloudy periods. Low -11 C.

Monday: Isolated flurries. High -10 C. Light ridge wind.

Tuesday: Isolated flurries. Low -13 C, High -11 C. Light ridge wind.

Snowpack Summary

Cold temps have facetted and softened previous wind effect from extreme southerly winds. Cold has also weakened cornices which have grown substantially during the past couple of storms. Surface hoar growth has been observed in to the alpine. Steep solar slopes have a thin sun crust. And, low density snow (good skiing) persists in sheltered areas.

Avalanche Summary

One new small natural avalanche was observed in the highway corridor yesterday.

There have been several reports of natural cornice failures recently; pay attention to what's overhead when choosing stopping spots, and give cornices a wide berth when traveling on ridges.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable