Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 26th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Warm temperatures and sun may destabilize the surface snow on sunny slopes.
Shady, sheltered slopes may still provide good riding.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
The surface snow on sunny slopes may produce small wet loose avalanches with temperatures above 0°C.
No recent avalanches have been reported. If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
Expect to find wind-affected surfaces in exposed treeline terrain and above.
Sheltered areas still have soft snow and good riding.
A layer of facets or surface hoar buried in early December may be found down 50-100 cm, or as shallow as 30 cm around Invermere. It seems that this layer has gained strength and is no longer a significant problem.
The snowpack base consists of a thick crust and facets or depth hoar in many areas.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Monday
Sunny. 15 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. An above-freezing layer above 2000 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. An above-freezing layer above 2500 m. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °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.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
Problems
Loose Wet
Watch for surface snow becoming moist on sunny slopes. Rollerballing and pinwheeling are indications that the snow is primed for wet loose avalanches.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 27th, 2025 4:00PM
