Avalanche forecast

Kootenay Boundary

Jan 14 – 15, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Conditions are generally safe, but small wind slabs may be possible on steep slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Recent winds have heavily affected surfaces, potentially leaving some small wind slabs on steep open slopes.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche activity has been minimal, with only a few small wind slabs reported in steep alpine terrain over the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

The westerly wind has impacted the snowpack in many open areas. Wind-affected snow sits on variable interfaces, including surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crusts on solar aspects. These interfaces may be deeper on wind-loaded slopes.

A previous weak layer from early December (surface hoar or facet/crust combo) is found 50 to 120 cm deep, but snowpack tests and lack of recent activity suggest it's no longer a concern.

The lower snowpack is generally strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • This is a good time for exploring terrain.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.

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