Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 20th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Wet.
kbakker,
Avalanche Canada
Heavy precipitation is expected for the next few days. Watch for rapidly changing conditions and signs of instability.
Be prepared to dial back your terrain choices.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Friday and Saturday with heavy loading from snow, rain and wind.
There were reports of small wet slab avalanches on the North Shore on Friday.
Snowpack Summary
Rain and warm temperatures have impacted the snowpack to mountain top, creating wet and heavy snow at lower elevations.
A crust with softer snow overlying it exists down 40 to 60 cm. The remainder of the mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Check out Friday's North Shore Snowpack Update for a deeper dive into the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Cloudy with precipitation beginning in the early morning. Alpine winds southeast 15 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level falling to 1500 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with mixed precipitation, 15 to 40 cm of new snow accumulation at higher elevations. Alpine wind southeast 20 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Monday
Cloudy with mixed precipitation, 20 to 30 cm of new snow accumulation at higher elevations. Alpine wind southwest 15 to 30 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with mixed precipitation, 15 to 20 cm of new snow accumulation at higher elevations. Alpine wind southwest 20 to 30 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Keep in mind the crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.
- Choose conservative terrain and watch for clues of instability.
- Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Heavy snowfall with moderate winds overnight and through the day will create fresh storm slabs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Rain has impacted the snowpack. Wet loose avalanches may be triggered in steep terrain, and could run easily on the underlying crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 21st, 2024 4:00PM
