Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 27th, 2023 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

Avalanche Canada isnowsell, Avalanche Canada

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In general, snowpack depths remain well below average, however recent warm weather has transformed the snow back into a typical coastal snowpack.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been reported.

If you are out in the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.

Snowpack Summary

On the surface, a widespread melt-freeze crust exists on nearly all aspects and elevations. The crust ranges from roughly 1 to 10 cm and continues to gain strength with the forecast cold temperatures.

Below the surface crust, the snowpack is moist and generally well settled and bonding, with no current layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Friday night

Mostly clear, no precipitation. Moderate northwest alpine winds. Treeline temperatures 0 to -5 C. Freezing levels drop to 700 m by the morning.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a chance of isolated flurries in areas. Moderate to strong northerly alpine winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C. Freezing level 700 m.

Sunday

Sunny, no precipitation. Moderate to strong northerly alpine winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.

Monday

Sunny, no precipitation. Strong northwest alpine winds. Treeline temperatures 0 to -5 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Valid until: Jan 28th, 2023 4:00PM