Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 2nd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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A small increase in wind speeds could quickly increase avalanche danger, so stay alert and monitor local conditions.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Explosive-controlled cornices over the past couple of days have not triggered any slab avalanches below.
Snowpack Summary
Low-density snow on the surface sits above an upper snowpack that gets progressively denser with depth. Wind-affected surfaces exist in exposed terrain at higher elevations.
While the mid and lower snowpack is generally well-settled, two crust/facet layers will be closely monitored as the snow load above continues to accumulate. These layers have a variable distribution and have not resulted in any recent avalanche activity.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 0 to 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C (above-freezing temperatures at treeline may occur in the south, around the Squamish area).
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
- Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Dry, low-density snow on the surface is ideal for wind transport. Even a small increase in wind speed could quickly build reactive wind slabs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
