January 26, 2023

     AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

      No new avalanches observed on Whistler.

     Avalanche mitigation on Whistler Xc (cornice control) Sz 1 Sz 1.5 Some Na wet loose in the pm.

     No new avalanches observed on Blackcomb. Some snowballing later in the pm.

      Snowballing on solar aspects later Wednesday afternoon above Road Runner!.

      Rainbow South Chute, recent wet loose.

     Wet Loose.

      Old glide avalanche, old wet loose. We need some snow, not an Arctic Ridge.

      Old fracture line Upper Disease Ridge.

      WEATHER YESTERDAY:

      Sunrise Wednesday was at 07:55 Hrs. +2 Deg C with a 25-35 KPH NNE wind at 1860 m.

      10:00 Hrs. -1 Deg C with a 25-30 KPH NNE wind at 2280 m.

      Wednesday January 25, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. +3 Deg C with a 0-5 KPH South wind at 1835 m.

      14:00 Hrs. +5 Deg C with a 5-10 KPH North breeze at 1835 m.

     16:00 Hrs. +4 Deg C with a 5-10 KPH South breeze.

     18:00 Hrs. 0 Deg C with a 10-20 KPH SSW wind at 2280 m.

Weather Observations for January 26, 2023 taken at 06:00 Hours.

2280 meters      0, Winds were 15-20 KPH W--Horstman Hut

2180 meters      0, Winds were 30-35 KPH WNW--Whistler Peak

1860 meters    +3, Winds were   5-10 KPH SE--Rendezvous  

1835 meters    +3, Winds were 20-30 KPH W--Round House

1650 meters    +1, 0 cm in 12 Hrs, 0 cm in 24 Hrs. Base  190 cm--Pig Alley

1570 meters    +2, 0 cm in 12 Hrs, 0 cm in 24 Hrs. Base  127 cm--Catskinner

  660 meters      0, Valley Temp, Max temp Yesterday was +3.6, 0.0 mm of precip yesterday.

      No new snow Thursday am, 06:00 Hrs. Base 190 cm.

       As of 07:00 Hrs this am we have overcast skies and unlimited visibility.

FORECAST:

Increasing cloud as the ridge drifts West, weak front drifts down into the South Coast in a Northerly flow aloft. Cold front arrives tonight with periods of very light snow. The FL is hovering in the 2400 m range and should come down to around 1000 m by tonight with the arrival of the cold front. Weak impulse of moisture this evening dries out by early Friday am. Unsettled weather for Friday with a mix of sun and cloud. Remains on the warm side. Colder sunny weather for Saturday as the Arctic air pushes onto the coast. Sunday will see colder temperatures and sunny skies. Sunny with warmer temperatures on Monday. Weak front moves onto the coast Tuesday. Guesstimates: 1-4 cm by Friday am, 0 cm from Saturday into next Tuesday. 

      GOES IR IMAGE from this am.

      GOES 17 ABI IMAGE 2023/01/26. 05:00 Hrs.

      Weak dirty upper ridge will shift West today allowing a weak cold front to slip by tonight.  Warm.

      Dry overcast day, increase in cloud as the day progresses. Weak cold front Thursday night.

      Northerly flow aloft.

       Arctic front pushing cold air onto the coast Friday. Cooler.

      Unsettled weather for Friday, mix of sun and cloud.

             Arctic outbreak on the coast with colder temperatures on Saturday.

      Cold clear weather for Saturday. Some cloud in the am, sunny skies in the pm.

        Cold and clear Sunday in a North Easterly flow aloft.

     Cold and dry Sunday.

      Cold on Sunday.

      Cold and sunny Monday.

      Low will send cloud our way Tuesday am, weak frontal band arrives Tuesday evening.

       INFORMATION & OBSERVATIONS:

      Snow line is hovering around 800 m Wednesday am.

      Avalanche dog going for some exercise.

      Awesome morning.

      Surface Hoar enjoying the clear weather.

      Nice Light in the am.

      Still nice turns to be had on North Slopes..

      Upper Disease Ridge.

      Melting quickly +6 Deg C at 1860 m. 15:30 Hrs.

      Blackcomb Peak.

      Another special day.

     Snow Moon, Full-- Feb 5, 2023 <click for Info. 

      Air Time!

      T-Bar on Whistler.                                                                                            Margy Krause Image.

FROM AVALANCHE CANADA:

 

Travel and Terrain Advice

Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

MODERATE--Sea to Sky Advisory top right sidebar.

LOCAL MIN REPORTS:

No new MIN Reports as of 07:00 Hrs.

SHORT CLIPS:

Big Air: Superman

Hitting the sweet spot: AvyBites

Powder Skiing: Japan

Easy on the gas: Ouch

No Covid here?: Ischgl

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