Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 24th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Clear, sunny and cool weather will preserve a widespread crust on the snow surface on Saturday.
Summary
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.
Valid until: Jan 25th, 2025 4:00PM
