Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 1st, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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The best and safest riding will be in sheltered terrain where the snow is soft. As you get above the trees, avoid areas that the wind has loaded.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported since Friday.
Snowpack Summary
Cold temperatures are likely to soften wind-affected snow and reduce slab properties that had formed. The upper snowpack is dry and soft.
A crust from early December is buried 80 cm deep but it hasn't been a problem yet.
The lower snowpack is settled and unconcerning.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -21 °C.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Friday
Cloudy. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 2 cm of snow. 15 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small slabs may still be triggerable in steep or extreme terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 2nd, 2025 4:00PM
