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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 3rd, 2025–Jan 4th, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Sasquatch, Skagit, Stave.

Watch for wind slabs in leeward terrain features at upper elevations.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

If you go out in the mountains, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Up to 30 cm of low density surface snow has seen some redistribution by moderate east to southwest winds.

A substantial crust up to 30 cm thick sits 40 to 90 cm deep, well-bonded to surrounding snow. The mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.

Treeline snow depths range from roughly 150 to 220 cm around the Coquihalla and 100 to 150 cm around Manning Park.

Weather Summary

Friday night

Cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with flurries starting in late afternoon but no significant accumulation. Southwest ridgetop wind increasing 30 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Sunday

10 to 20 cm of snow. Southwest wind easing 60 to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Watch for fresh wind slabs in leeward terrain features at upper elevations.

Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2