Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 29th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Shaded slopes sheltered from the wind likely offer the best riding conditions.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Tuesday, the region saw numerous dry and wet loose natural avalanches (up to size 1.5) from steep terrain features.
With new snow and strong wind forecast, expect to see avalanche danger rise on Friday.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface is highly variable and consists of a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes, surface hoar and/or facets on shaded slopes, and wind-affected surfaces in exposed terrain at higher elevations.
A layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried in early December may be found down 50-100 cm, or as shallow as 30 cm around Invermere. This layer has generally gained strength and is currently not a significant problem.
The base of the snowpack consists of a thick crust and facets or depth hoar in many areas.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with clear periods. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with isolated flurries up to 5 cm. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Friday
New snow 5 to 10 cm. 25 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. Isolated flurries. 15 gusting to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °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.
Valid until: Jan 30th, 2025 4:00PM
