Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 20th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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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.
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
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. Loose, dry snow may still exist in shaded, north-facing terrain at higher elevations.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with no significant layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear sky. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °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.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Valid until: Jan 21st, 2025 4:00PM
