Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 28th, 2022–Jan 29th, 2022

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Regions

Lizard-Flathead.

Assess for unstable snow on isolated terrain features and practice good travel habits.

Confidence

High - Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY NIGHT: Clear skies with no precipitation, 30 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -7 C.

SATURDAY: Clear skies with no precipitation, 30 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -6 C.

SUNDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -6 C.

MONDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 20 to 30 cm, 40 km/h west wind, alpine temperature -10 C.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar crystals exist on the snow surface in sheltered areas and a melt-freeze crusts on solar aspects. These will be important layers to track once buried by new snow. Alpine terrain has variable wind effect.

A widespread crust formed by rain a few weeks ago is around 15 to 30 cm deep.

The midpack is strong and well-consolidated above the early December facet/crust layer. This layer is not a concern under the current weather conditions.

Terrain and Travel

Use caution when approaching steep and rocky terrian.
Carefully evaluate bigger terrain features on an individual basis before committing to them.
Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.