Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 21st, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Periods of low danger can be a great time to tackle steeper terrain and more committing objectives.
Continue to use normal caution and good travel habits in avalanche terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region for over a week.
With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, we foresee both natural and human-triggered avalanches to remain unlikely.
If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
Wind-affected surfaces are widespread in exposed terrain. A supportive crust is present on most south-facing slopes and at lower elevations, while new surface hoar is developing in sheltered areas.
Soft snow and decent riding conditions are still being reported on shady, sheltered slopes at upper elevations.
The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-settled. Treeline snowpack depths average 100-150 cm.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Decreasing cloud through the night. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 25 to 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy with 0 to 1 cm of snow. 35 to 45 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °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.
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
Valid until: Jan 22nd, 2025 4:00PM
