Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 26th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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It's spring skiing out there folks!
Keep an eye on surface conditions, as the snow becomes wet and heavy - avalanches are more likely.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Loose wet avalanches were reported on Saturday from steep sun affected slopes. Recent cornice failures were also expected. We expect this activity to continue while temperatures remain warm, with strong sunshine.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Strong sunshine and warm temperatures are expected to break down the surface crust - or moisten surface snow at low elevations, and on steep sun affected slopes into the alpine. Snow on north facing alpine slopes will likely remain dry.
The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-settled. There is uncertainty over whether buried weak layers could react to the warming, and produce large avalanches, including the layer of surface hoar, crust and facets from early December buried 80-150 cm deep. Currently its considered unlikely.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature cool to around -3 °C.
Monday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 3400 m.
Tuesday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level starts at 2000 m and drops over the day.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Travel early on sun-exposed slopes before cornices weaken with daytime warming.
Problems
Loose Wet
Loose wet avalanches are most likely on steep, south facing slopes in the afternoon - especially near rocks where warming will be most intense.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 27th, 2025 4:00PM
