Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 3rd, 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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Watch for wind slabs in leeward terrain features at upper elevations.
Summary
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.
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 4th, 2025 4:00PM
