Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 19th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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A firm, widespread crust exists. Be aware of slippery and difficult travel conditions.Low avalanche danger and good visibility may be the time to explore big objectives.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported over the past few days.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface is highly variable;  Surface hoar crystals and facets sit above a widespread surface crust that caps the snowpack. In the alpine some dry but wind-affected snow can be found.
Check out this MIN for more details.
The lower snowpack is well-settled and dense. Snowpack depths vary with elevation. Treeline depths average around 180 cm and the alpine may exceed 300 cm.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C, temperature inversion with colder temperatures below treeline.
Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 15 to 35 km/h northwest ridgetop wind shifting to west. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Potential for above freezing layer above 1400 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
Valid until: Jan 20th, 2025 4:00PM
