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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 15th, 2025–Jan 16th, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Coast, Powell River, North Shore, Sasquatch, Sasquatch, Tetrahedron.

You may find dry snow on high north-facing features but be aware of slippery and difficult travel conditions due to a widespread crust.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported by Wednesday at 4 pm.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider making a MIN post with photos and observations from the day. The information is very helpful for forecasters!

Snowpack Summary

A thick melt-freeze crust covers the snow surface at all elevations with the exception of shaded north facing alpine terrain where dry snow may still be found.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.

Snow depth has been reported as 330 cm at 1700 m, tapering quickly at lower elevations below treeline.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Increasing cloud. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing levels drop to 800 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with light flurries, 1 to 4 cm. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 800 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 500 m.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • This is a good time for exploring terrain.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.