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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 20th, 2019–Jan 21st, 2019

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: South Coast.

Use your normal risk management strategies in the mountains to avoid any lingering avalanche problems.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear skies, freezing level 1000 m.MONDAY: Clear skies, light northwest winds, treeline temperature -4 C, freezing level 700 m.TUESDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 10 to 15 cm, light to moderate southwest winds, treeline temperature -2 C, freezing level 900 m.WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall and afternoon clearing, accumulation 20 cm, moderate southwest winds, treeline temperature -1 C, freezing level 1100 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were noted in the region.

Snowpack Summary

Below treeline, expect to find wet snow at low elevations and a melt-freeze crust on the surface at higher elevations. At treeline, expect to find a melt-freeze crust near the surface. In the alpine, recent snow has been reported to be capped with a melt-freeze crust from rain.The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.