Avalanche forecast

South Coast Inland

Jan 8 – 9, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Compare what you're seeing in the field to what the forecast says.

If it doesn't match up, change your plan and choose a more conservative zone.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small wind slabs may be possible to trigger in extreme terrain.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

A few small, wet loose avalanches were reported on Monday. As well as some large cornices failing naturally.

Snowpack Summary

The upper snowpack consists of:

  • Thin sun-crusts on steep slopes facing the sun.

  • Large surface hoar growing in sheltered spots

  • Sugary facets near the surface from large day-night temperature swings.

A second crust is buried 60 to 100 cm deep and may have a layer of surface hoar sitting above it. Recent tests show this layer is improving.

The remainder of the mid and lower snowpack is well-settled.

Snow depths at treeline are roughly 100 to 150 cm.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with 1 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 15 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

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