Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 19th, 2025–Jan 20th, 2025

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Coast, Powell River, North Shore, Sasquatch, Sasquatch, Tetrahedron.

While conditions may be favorable for venturing into bigger terrain, use extra caution in steep, consequential terrain where a fall or small avalanche could have serious consequences.

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

Cool and clear weather continues to promote surface hoar formation and faceting at the surface. A crust exists at the surface on south-facing slopes and lower elevations.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with no significant layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Clear sky. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.