Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 27th, 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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Warm temperatures and sun may destabilize the surface snow on sunny slopes.
Shady, sheltered slopes may still provide good riding.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Sunday, riders on a south slope in the alpine triggered a wind slab avalanche (photo below).
The surface snow on sunny slopes may produce small wet loose avalanches with temperatures above 0°C.
If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. An above-freezing layer above 2000 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with trace snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
Problems
Loose Wet
Watch for surface snow becoming moist on sunny slopes. Rollerballing and pinwheeling are indications that the snow is primed for wet loose avalanches.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 28th, 2025 4:00PM
