Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 2nd, 2025 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Avalanche Canada, Avalanche Canada

Anticipate wind slab formation at upper elevations with increasing winds and light snow forecast for Friday afternoon.

Summary

Moderate

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Approximately 20 to 40 cm of recent snow exists at higher elevations. This snow has buried a thin rain crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated with no current concerns.

Snow depth varies from 130 to 250 cm at treeline, while snow coverage decreases quickly at lower elevations.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 Â°C.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 Â°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow at upper elevations. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 Â°C.

Sunday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 Â°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

Anticipate wind slab formation in leeward terrain with increasing winds and new snow in areas.

Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likely

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Valid until: Jan 3rd, 2025 4:00PM