Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 28th, 2024 2:15PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
bwillard,
Avalanche Canada
There is still a great deal of spatial variability in the snowpack. Make sure you assess the conditions before embarking on a more challenging descent.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche was reported or observed. If you go into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
In the Alpine, most snow is found on the eastern slopes. The other slopes are rather devoid of snow.
The treeline was very much affected by the wind, and once again, the distribution of snow is very variable.
Below treeline, in areas protected from the wind, 5 to 15 cm of low-density snow covered a high-density snowpack. Snow depth varies from 25 to 180 cm, depending on aspect and elevation.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: A high-pressure system will settle over the region for a few days from Monday morning. It will be cold and sunny for the start of the week.
Sunday evening and night: Cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. Northeast wind 10 to 20 km/h. Minimum -12C.
Monday: Clearing in the afternoon. Wind northeast, 20 to 30 km/h. Cooler during the day, reaching a minimum of -18C.
Tuesday: Sunny. Wind southwest, 20 km/h. Maximum -10C.
Wednesday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind southwest, 20 km/h. Maximum -5C.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Remain vigilant for changing conditions.
- Sheltered slopes at lower elevations will offer the best riding.
Problems
Wind Slabs
The wind seems to have blown the snow in the start zone of the easterly couloirs and down the slopes to treeline.
Aspects: North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 29th, 2024 3:00PM
