Weather pattern: clear skies → cloud cover → clear skies → fog/low cloud → cloud cover. Snowfall: ~0cm total expected. Temperature: Temperatures relatively steady — mountain highs 2 to 27°C. Wind: Notable wind on Tue, Jul 28 (22 km/h), Sat, Aug 1 (21 km/h). 8 calmer days for alpine objectives. Best days for big objectives: Mon, Jul 27, Wed, Jul 29, Thu, Jul 30, Fri, Jul 31, Tue, Aug 4, Wed, Aug 5 (clear + low wind).
Multi-Model Snowfall Comparison (cm)
Date
HRDPS
GDPS
GFS
ECMWF
ICON
Mean
Confidence
Mon, Jul 27
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Tue, Jul 28
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Wed, Jul 29
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Thu, Jul 30
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Fri, Jul 31
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Sat, Aug 1
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Sun, Aug 2
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
High(±0.0)
Mon, Aug 3
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
--
0.0
High(±0.0)
Tue, Aug 4
--
0.0
0.0
0.0
--
0.0
High(±0.0)
Wed, Aug 5
--
--
0.0
0.0
--
0.0
High(±0.0)
Total
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
±0.0
Models:
HRDPS = Canadian high-res 2.5km (best for BC mountains) ·
GDPS = Canadian global ·
GFS = US global ·
ECMWF = European ·
ICON = German.
Confidence: High (spread <3cm), Moderate (<10cm), Low (>10cm).
Cloud Cover — Week at a Glance
Hourly cloud cover (%) — lower is better for visibility. Hours 0–23 local time.
Clear (<30%)Variable (30–70%)Overcast (>70%)
Daily Terrain Guide
Auto-generated from forecast data. Terrain, route, and timing recommendations update with each build.
Mon, Jul 27 — Monday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryMainly clear. 14 km/h W ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~15°C. Freezing level 4208m.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeOpen terrain — clear skies suit ridge tours with big views
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsLight winds — all aspects reasonable. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Tue, Jul 28 — Tuesday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryOvercast. 22 km/h W ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~15°C. Freezing level 4208m.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWind loading on E, NE, SE aspects. Warm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeOpen terrain — clear skies suit ridge tours with big views
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsAvoid E, NE, SE (lee loading from W winds). Favour N, S, SW. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWind loading on lee aspects (W winds). Warm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Wed, Jul 29 — Wednesday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryOvercast. 12 km/h W ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~21°C. Freezing level 5131m.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeOpen terrain — clear skies suit ridge tours with big views
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsLight winds — all aspects reasonable. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Thu, Jul 30 — Thursday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryOvercast. 10 km/h S ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~24°C. Freezing level 5592m.
VisibilityVariable — periods of limited visibility possible
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeMixed terrain — gladed trees offer variety and wind protection
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsLight winds — all aspects reasonable. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Fri, Jul 31 — Friday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryClear sky. 8 km/h W ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~25°C. Freezing level 5746m.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeOpen terrain — clear skies suit ridge tours with big views
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsLight winds — all aspects reasonable. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Sat, Aug 1 — Saturday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryMainly clear. 21 km/h S ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~27°C. Freezing level 6054m.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWind loading on N, NE, NW aspects. Warm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeOpen terrain — clear skies suit ridge tours with big views
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsAvoid N, NE, NW (lee loading from S winds). Favour E, SE, S. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWind loading on lee aspects (S winds). Warm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Sun, Aug 2 — Sunday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryLight drizzle. 11 km/h W ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~10°C. Freezing level 3438m.
VisibilityVariable — periods of limited visibility possible
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeMixed terrain — gladed trees offer variety and wind protection
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsLight winds — all aspects reasonable. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Mon, Aug 3 — Monday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryLight drizzle. 9 km/h W ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~13°C. Freezing level 3900m.
VisibilityPoor — flat light in alpine, limited ability to see terrain features
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
Terrain typeOpen terrain — clear skies suit ridge tours with big views
Elevation bandAlpine / Treeline — Alpine: good conditions for above-treeline objectives. All elevation bands accessible.
Favourable aspectsLight winds — all aspects reasonable. South-facing aspects will soften in afternoon sun.
Bail-out conditionsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
Safe zonesLocal high points, tree islands, and dense timber. Lodge (1900m) is the primary safe zone.
Wed, Aug 5 — Wednesday
Avalanche Conditions
AlpineNo rating
TreelineNo rating
Below treelineNo rating
Problem (type/aspect/elevation)Check avalanche.ca for current problems.
Weather summaryOvercast. 9 km/h E ridgetop wind. Treeline temp ~25°C. Freezing level 5746m.
VisibilityGood — clear conditions for alpine travel
Expected red flagsWarm temps — watch for wet loose on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers (Feb 13 SH, Jan 28 crust).
HighlightsRegular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.
Travel adviceCheck avalanche.ca for travel advice.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Snowpack Evolution
Snowpack Evolution Through the Week: Warmer temps on Mon, Jul 27, Tue, Jul 28, Wed, Jul 29, Thu, Jul 30, Fri, Jul 31, Sat, Aug 1, Sun, Aug 2, Mon, Aug 3, Tue, Aug 4, Wed, Aug 5 will promote settlement and bonding of recent snow. Wind events (Tue, Jul 28, Sat, Aug 1) will create reactive wind slabs on lee features. These can persist for 1-2 days after winds ease. The Feb 13 surface hoar and Jan 28 crust/facet layers remain buried in the snowpack. New load from storm cycles may reactivate these interfaces, particularly on steep north-facing terrain above treeline. Monitor Avalanche Canada bulletins daily for updated assessments.