Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 22nd, 2025–Jan 23rd, 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.

Avalanche conditions are favorable for venturing into bigger terrain

Use extra caution in steep terrain where a slip or fall could have serious consequences.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar growth and surface faceting continue with cool and clear weather.

A crust exists at the surface on south-facing slopes and lower elevations. Loose, dry snow may still exist on north-facing terrain at higher elevations.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with no significant layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clearing throughout the night. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 2500 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 25 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Friday

Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday

Sunny. 5 to 15 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.