Avalog
Register
Get forecast notifications
Create an account to receive email notifications when forecasts are published.
Register
Login
Archived

Avalanche Forecast

Feb 3rd, 2025–Feb 4th, 2025
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Badshot-Battle, Central Selkirk, Esplanade, Goat, Gold, Jordan, Kokanee, North Columbia, North Selkirk, Retallack, South Columbia, Valhalla, West Purcell, Whatshan.

Conservative terrain travel is recommended. Riders could trigger dangerous avalanches at any elevation, on all aspects.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

An avalanche cycle occurred on the weekend, with most avalanches being small to large (size 1 to 2). They were 20 to 60 cm deep and occurred on all aspects and at all vegetation bands, with the most occurring on northerly treeline and alpine features.

It remains possible for humans to trigger similar avalanches going forward.

Snowpack Summary

Around 40 to 60 cm of snow accumulated since last Friday, with some wind distribution occurring in wind-exposed terrain. This snow remains soft in wind-sheltered terrain. The snow overlies various layers that it may not bond well to, including faceted grains, surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered openings, and a hard melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes.

The middle to upper portion of the snowpack between approximately 50 and 100 cm is faceted with numerous other layers of surface hoar and/or crusts that formed over the month of January.

The lower snowpack is strong.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Thursday

Clear skies. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • It's a good day to make conservative terrain choices.
  • Remote triggering is a big concern, be aware of the potential for wide propagations and large, destructive avalanches at all elevations.
  • Don't let the desire for deep powder pull you into high consequence terrain.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

The weekend's 40 to 60 cm of snow rests on weak layers that the snow won't bond well to. Humans could trigger large avalanches anywhere the snow has formed a slab.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5