Avalanche forecast

Clearwater

Dec 28 – 29, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Assess steep lines for wind slab before committing.

Rider triggerable wind slabs could still be found in steep terrain at treeline and above.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    wind slabs will likely still be found on east facing terrain at treeline and above. Expect the most reactive slabs in immediate lee terrain in the alpine.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast

Avalanche Summary

Small, rider triggered wind slabs were reported on Friday, details for these avalanches were limited. No other avalanches were reported in the past few days.

Thank you to those who have filled out Mountain Information Network reports, we appreciate the data.

Snowpack Summary

Westerly wind may have formed wind slabs on east aspects at higher elevations.

Below treeline a new, breakable crust could exist.

A prominent crust, formed in mid-December, is buried 30 to 50 cm below the surface and extends up to 2200 m.

In the mid snowpack, several other crust layers may exist. In the lower snowpack, a crust from mid-November can be found with facets above and below.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 0 to 3 cm of snow. 25 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Monday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.

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