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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 4th, 2024–Jan 5th, 2024
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.

Fresh wind slabs may become more reactive throughout the day. Before committing to your line, consider the consequences of any fall. Barely buried early-season hazards remain.

Confidence

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Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

If you head into the backcountry by any method of travel, please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Freezing levels vary widely across this forecast area, so expect a mix of wet snow, frozen crusts, and dry snow on the surface, depending on elevation.

In general, 10-15 cm of settling snow may be found over a frozen crust, which overlies 15-25 cm of moist snow. This shows a good bond to the well-settled snowpack, containing several melt-freeze crusts.

Overall, treeline snowpack depths are shallow, between 70-120 cm, and early-season hazards are prevalent at 1400 m and below.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with flurries, up to 5 cm by Friday morning. Moderate and increasing southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -5 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with flurries. Up to 15 cm snow accumulating by 4 pm. Strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with flurries ending early Saturday morning. Up to 20 cm of snow in 48 hrs. Decreasing west ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -8 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and clouds. no precipitation. Light to calm north ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
  • Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Expect strong, gusty winds to quickly impact any loose snow.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2