Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 8th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
lbaker,
Avalanche Canada
Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist at higher elevations where +30 cm of storm snow and extreme winds are building reactive storm slabs.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in the region on Sunday.
On Saturday, riders found reactive slabs to size 1 and loose snow sluffing in steep terrain.
If you head into the backcountry by any method of travel, please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
By Tuesday morning +30 cm of storm snow blankets the south coast peaks. This overlies 50-80 cm of recent snow over a crust and a well-settled snowpack in the alpine and upper treeline. Extreme southwest winds may have redistributed loose snow to lee features forming touchy slabs.
The last few storms have brought winter to the North Shore Mountains, and lower-elevation areas may reach the threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with flurries, 30 to 35 cm of snow. Southwest ridgetop winds 60 to 100 km/h. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with flurries, 10 to 25 cm of snow. Northwest ridgetop winds 50 to 70 km/h. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace amounts of snow. Northwest ridgetop winds 10 to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 2 cm of snow. Northwest ridgetop winds 20 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperatures drop through the day to -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Dial back your terrain choices if you are seeing more than 30 cm of new snow.
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow and wind.
Problems
Storm Slabs
+30 cm of snow and extreme ridgetop winds have built fresh, sensitive storm slabs at higher elevations. At lower elevations, fresh snow may now provide enough coverage to reach the threshold for avalanches.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 9th, 2024 4:00PM
