Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 27th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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It's a good time to consider stepping out into more complex terrain.
Riding conditions will be best once the surface crust has softened on sun-affected slopes.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Sunday pinwheeling was observed on steep sun-affected slopes. We expect small loose wet avalanches to have occurred from steep, rocky features.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Strong sunshine and warm temperatures are expected to break down the surface crust at low elevations and on steep sun-affected slopes into the alpine. Snow on north facing alpine slopes will likely remain loose and dry.
The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled with no current concerns.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
Wednesday
Sunny with afternoon cloud. 40 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level starts at 2500 m and drops over the day.
Thursday
Cloudy with 10 to 15 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures around -3 °C. Freeing levels remain around 500 m.
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.
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Travel early on sun-exposed slopes before cornices weaken with daytime warming.
Problems
Loose Wet
Loose wet avalanches are most likely on steep, south facing slopes in the afternoon - especially near rocks where warming will be most intense.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 28th, 2025 4:00PM
