Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 24th, 2025–Jan 25th, 2025

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

Clear, sunny and cool weather will preserve a widespread crust on the snow surface on Saturday.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

A widespread crust likely exists on the surface in all but alpine, north-facing terrain. Variable wind-affected snow can be found in areas without a surface crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled with no current concerns.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Mostly clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Sunday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level rising to 2500 m.

Monday

Sunny. 10 to 25 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level rising to 3000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.