Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche Forecasts are for use by experienced backcountry travelers in uncontrolled sidecountry and backcountry terrain. These forecasts and conditions do not apply to open, in-bounds terrain at ski resorts, which is subject to avalanche control by local resort ski patrol.
Avalanche Rating
Moderate (2)
Very cold temperatures and minimal wind effect have stabilized the avalanche danger and riding conditions are in good powder snow, but we remain uncertain about the degree of wind effect in high alpine areas.
More Detail
To get the complete forecast with additional graphics and details, please view the Parks Canada Zone forecast provided by Parks Canada.
Snowpack Discussion
Last weekend's storm has settled into 15-20 cm of soft surface snow, mostly untouched by wind except in high alpine areas. This recent snow has buried a new weak layer (dated January 30) which will be important to watch in the future. Currently, minimal slab properties overlying the Jan 30 layer keep the danger moderate to low. The mid-pack is generally weak and faceted with an old crust and depth hoar near the base.
Avalanche Activity
No new avalanches reported today.