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RegisterJan 24th, 2025–Jan 25th, 2025
Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies, Akamina, Flathead, Lizard, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.
Sunny skies, cool temperatures, and a generally stable snowpack make it a good time to explore more complex terrain.
Maintain good travel habits, especially on high-consequence slopes.
On Thursday, near Fernie, a few very small to small (up to size 1) rider triggered avalanches were reported.
With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, we foresee natural and human-triggered avalanches remaining unlikely.
If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Widespread wind-effect can be found in many open, upper-elevation areas, especially east of the Continental Divide. In some places, the wind has stripped slopes back to the ground. Soft snow and good riding may still be found in shady, sheltered areas.
New surface hoar is growing in sheltered areas. On slopes facing the sun, thin wind slabs may cover a sun crust.
The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded, with no current layers of concern. Treeline snow depths average 150 to 200 cm in the Lizard and Flathead areas, and around 60 to 100 cm elsewhere.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with some cloud in the east side of the forecast area. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with possible isolated flurries. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline Temperature -12 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Possible temperature inversion above 2000 m. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
Sunny. Light variable ridgetop wind. Possible above freezing layer above 2500 m. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.