Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 17th, 2025 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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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 to report.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar crystals and facets sit above a widespread surface crust, capping moist snow beneath.

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

Friday Night

Mostly clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Sunday

Sunny. 20 to 35 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1. Freezing level rising to 1000 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 18th, 2025 4:00PM

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