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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 24th, 2026–Mar 25th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

North Rockies, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Tumbler.

Snowfall is expected to ease on Wednesday, but strong, gusty winds will persist. Dangerous avalanche conditions are likely at higher elevations.

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche activity has been reported since a significant avalanche cycle occurred last week.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations by posting a MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Approximately 10 to 40 cm of recent snow overlies a thin crust in most areas at elevations of 2000 m and below. Below this crust, moist snow may persist, particularly at lower elevations. In exposed terrain at higher elevations, recent snow has been heavily wind-affected.

A thicker crust buried earlier in March is present 50 to 80 cm below the surface at treeline and below. The early February crust is found at depths of 100 to 160 cm. These deeper layers are not currently a concern.

The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled and bonded.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.