Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 26th, 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 spring skiing out there folks!
Keep an eye on surface conditions, as the snow becomes wet and heavy - avalanches are more likely.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. 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 - or moisten surface snow at low elevations, and on steep sun affected slopes into the alpine. Snow on north facing alpine slopes will likely remain dry.
Check out this MIN for a great overview of the subpar surface conditions at Flatiron.
The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-settled. There is uncertainty over whether buried weak layers could react to the warming, and produce large avalanches, including a layer of surface hoar buried 30 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature cools to -4 °C.
Monday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. An above freezing layer is expected from 1500-3500 m.
Tuesday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. An above freezing layer is expected from 1500-3500 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. The above freezing layer from 1500-3500 m begins to break down.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- 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 27th, 2025 4:00PM
