Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Small slabs are still triggerable in isolated features
Avalanche forecast
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Jan 3 – 4, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
The best and safest riding will be in sheltered terrain where the snow is soft. As you get above the trees, avoid areas that the wind has loaded.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A few small, human-triggered, wind slab avalanches were reported in the region yesterday in isolated features.
Snowpack Summary
Cold temperatures are likely to soften wind-affected snow and reduce slab properties that had formed. The upper snowpack is dry and soft.
A crust from early December is buried 80 cm deep but it hasn't been a problem yet.
The lower snowpack is settled and unconcerning.
Weather Summary
Thursday night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.