Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 15th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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The snowpack is generally stable. Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
A cornice-triggered size 2 wind slab was reported earlier this week in extreme terrain.
Snowpack Summary
2 to 3 cm of snow covers various surfaces; a sun crust on steep south-facing, a surface hoar layer in sheltered terrain, and wind-affected snow in most open terrain.
The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded, with treeline snow depths averaging 150 to 200 cm.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy. Isolated flurries, 2 to 3 cm. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Isolated flurries, 2 to 5 cm. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. isolated flurries, 1 to 2 cm. 10 km/h northwest wind. Treeline temperature -16 °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.
- Now is a good time for backcountry travel.
Valid until: Jan 16th, 2025 4:00PM
