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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 28th, 2025–Jan 29th, 2025
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, South Coast Inland, Stein, Taseko.

Stay cautious around cornices and sunny slopes during peak warmth.

Riding will be best when the crust breaks down with warming or on dry snow in shady alpine areas.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Loose wet avalanches were reported on Saturday and Sunday from steep sun-affected slopes. We expect this activity to continue while temperatures remain warm and there is strong sunshine.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Strong sunshine and warm temperatures have formed a crust on most surfaces, except on north-facing alpine slopes where the snow may remain loose and dry. Small pockets of wind slab could still linger in those cooler high alpine zones. With daytime warming, the crust will likely soften and melt, improving riding conditions that have been reported as challenging in many areas. However, loose wet avalanches may also become possible during this time. The mid and lower snowpack is dense, well-settled, and currently shows nothing concerning.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Above freezing layer breaking down, freezing level 3000 m dropping to 500 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing levels 500 m rising to 1000 m.

Thursday

Increasing cloud. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing levels 400 m rising to 700 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of new snow / light rain. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 500 m rising to 1500 m.

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.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Surface snow may become wet in the afternoon on sunny slopes. Loose wet avalanches are most likely to initiate on steep slopes, near rock outcrops.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5