Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 9th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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UPDATED AT 06:30 AM.
Be extra cautious at higher elevations, where fresh snowfall may have formed reactive storm slabs.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed in the past few days. Conditions will change on Friday as new snow and wind form fresh, reactive slabs.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm of new snow overlies a thin crust at treeline and below and into the alpine on sunny slopes. Surface hoar may be preserved in sheltered areas. At lower elevations, a moist snow surface can be expected where precipitation falls as rain.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.
Snow depth has been reported as 330 cm at 1700 m, tapering quickly at lower elevations below treeline.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of new snow. 30 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level drops to 1000 m.
Friday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow. 30 to 70 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 15 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with valley cloud. 15 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Choose low-angled, sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
Problems
Storm Slabs
New snow and wind will form fresh slabs that are expected to be deepest and most reactive in wind-loaded terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 10th, 2025 4:00PM
