Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 20th, 2025 4:00PM
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Good weather and a generally stable snowpack make it a good time to explore more complex terrain.
Continue to maintain good travel practices, especially on high-consequence slopes.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent slab avalanches have been reported.A few small, size 1, loose dry avalanches were reported out of steep headwalls in the Lizard Range on Sunday.
With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, we foresee both natural and human-triggered avalanches remaining unlikely.
If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
Widespread wind-affect, including sastrugi, can be found in many open upper-elevation areas, especially east of the Continental Divide. Lingering pockets of wind slab may exist on leeward slopes. Soft snow and good riding may still be found in shady, sheltered areas.
New surface hoar is growing in sheltered areas. On slopes facing the sun, thin wind slabs may cover a sun crust.
The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded, with no current layers of concern. Treeline snow depths average 150 to 200 cm in the Lizard and Flathead areas, and around 60 to 100 cm elsewhere.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 25 to 30 km/h west wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 15 km/h west wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.
Valid until: Jan 21st, 2025 4:00PM
