Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 23rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Watch for lingering alpine wind slabs that can be triggered in steep but skiable terrain.
Summary
Confidence
No Rating
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed or recorded over the past 24 hours. However, a few skier-triggered wind slabs were reported yesterday on Emerald Peak.
Snowpack Summary
3-5cm of new snow over the last 24 hours at treeline.
The wind effect exists in the high alpine, but many sheltered areas have soft snow. The mid-pack is generally strong; however, a facet layer can be found near the ground in shallow snowpack areas. At treeline, average snowpack depth ranges from 110 to 160 cm.
Weather Summary
30-40kmh NW winds, no snow and -12 to -16C at treeline on Friday.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
We have seen a few small windslabs triggered in steep alpine terrain, but many areas exist where this is not a problem. If you are venturing into steep alpine terrain and the surface is wind affected, be careful as this might be enough of a problem to ruin your day.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 24th, 2025 4:00PM
