Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 6th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Wind slabs can still be triggered by riders.
Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Several skier-triggered and natural wind slab avalanches were reported on Friday and Saturday. Although avalanches have tapered off in the last few days, wind slabs may still be reactive to riders.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 10 cm of new snow covers a thin crust in some areas. A spotty layer of surface hoar (feathery crystals) is found 40 to 50 cm deep. On south-facing slopes, this layer is a crust.
The surface hoar on the crust/facet layer, found 90 to 160 cm down, 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.
Weather Summary
Monday night
Mostly clear. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Scattered cloud. 20 to 30 km/h southwest wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs can still be triggered by riders.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 7th, 2025 4:00PM
