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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 29th, 2022–Jan 30th, 2022
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
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

Regions: Lizard-Flathead.

Maintain good travel habits and continually assess for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Snowfall begins in the afternoon will raise danger ratings for Monday. 

Confidence

High - We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast

Weather Forecast

The weather pattern is changing as the upper ridge of high pressure over B.C. has flatten allowing the Pacific system to move over the province.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear with cloudy periods, no precipitation, 40-50 km/h southwesterly winds, low alpine temperature -10 C with freezing level at valley bottom.

SUNDAY: Flurries beginning in the afternoon, accumulation 1 to 3 cm during the day and 15 to 25 cm overnight, 40-50 km/h southwesterly winds, high alpine temperature -5 C with freezing level at valley bottom.

MONDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, 20-40 km/h southwesterly winds, high alpine temperature -8 C with freezing level at valley bottom. 

TUESDAY: A mix of sun and cloud with scattered flurries, accumulation 3 to 5 cm, 20-30 km/h northeasterly winds, high alpine temperature -12 C with freezing levels at valley bottom.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine terrain has variable wind effect. Surface hoar crystals exist on the snow surface in sheltered areas and a melt-freeze crusts on solar aspects. These will be important layers to track as they get buried by new snow. 

A widespread crust formed by rain a few weeks ago is around 15 to 30 cm deep.

The midpack is strong and well-consolidated above the early December facet/crust layer. This layer is not a concern under the current weather conditions.

Terrain and Travel

  • Use caution when approaching steep and rocky terrian.
  • Carefully evaluate bigger terrain features on an individual basis before committing to them.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.