Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 16th, 2025–Jan 17th, 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

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

Up to 5 cm of new snow may be found above a widespread crust. Low avalanche danger may be the time to explore big objectives.

Be aware of slippery and difficult travel conditions.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 5 cm of dry, cold snow sits above a widespread surface crust, capping moist snow beneath.

The lower snowpack is well-settled and dense. Snowpack depths vary with elevation. Treeline depths average around 180 cm and the alpine may exceed 300 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Clear with some cloud. 30 to 60 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing levels drop to 700 m.

Friday

Sunny. 20 to 50 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing levels at 600 m.

Saturday

Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 500 m.

Sunday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 35 km/h north 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

Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.