Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 1st, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Dry.
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Surface instabilities may remain reactive to riders.
Choose low-consequence terrain and watch for signs of instability.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Tuesday explosive avalanche control and testing near Fernie, produced numerous small ( size 1 to 1.5 ) slab avalanches, These failed on the storm interface that was down approximately 20 cm.
If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!
Snowpack Summary
Recent snow accumulations vary across the region from 30 to 50 cm,. Below 1500 m the surface is presenting as moist. A melt freeze crust can be found throughout the region and is down variable depths from 5 to 20 cm.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-settled and stable.
Snow depths at treeline range from 140 to 220 cm.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with isolated flurries. 1 to 5 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with light snowfall 1 to 5 cm. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Friday
Cloudy, with periods of clearing. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy, with snowfall 10 to 15 cm. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.
- Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Continued snowfall and light wind have formed slabs in lee and cross-loaded areas.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Found in steep terrain that has been protected from the wind.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 2nd, 2025 4:00PM
