Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 24th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Ski conditions are variable with wind affect in many areas but now is great time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and light winds over the next few days!
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed in the past 3 days.
Snowpack Summary
Surface windslabs, 5 - 20 cm thick in most areas. This overlies old hard windslabs, or a melt freeze crust below treeline and in steep solar locations at higher elevations. Ski quality is generally poor as the surface snow is hard or is unsupportive and breakable. The lower snowpack is well settled with no significant weak layers.
Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80 - 120 cm.
Weather Summary
Sat
Sunny with an alpine high of -9°C. Westerly ridgetop winds, 20 - 30 km/hr.
Sun
Mainly sunny with a high of -6°C in the alpine. Light ridgetop winds.
Mon
Sunny with light ridgetop winds. Alpine high of -4°C.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated windslabs on steep lee slopes may still be triggerable by skiers/riders.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 27th, 2025 4:00PM
