Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 19th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Periods of low danger can be a good time to explore.
Continue to use normal caution and good travel habits in avalanche terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region for over a week.
With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, we foresee both natural and human-triggered avalanches to remain unlikely.
If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
Wind-affected surfaces are widespread in exposed terrain. A supportive crust is present on south-facing slopes and at lower elevations, while new surface hoar is developing in sheltered areas.
Soft snow and decent riding conditions are still being reported on shady, sheltered slopes at upper elevations.
A crust with facets buried in early December is 50 to 85 cm deep. Snowpack tests indicate it is not currently a significant concern.
The mid and lower snowpack are otherwise strong and well-settled.
The snowpack is 100-150 cm deep at treeline.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear. 15 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Monday
Mainly sunny. 10 to 15 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -15 °C with a possible temperature inversion.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with 0 to 3 cm of snow and clearing in the afternoon. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -10 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -11 °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.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
Valid until: Jan 20th, 2025 4:00PM
