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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 8th, 2026–Feb 9th, 2026

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

Regions

Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies, Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.

Heightened avalanche conditions exist in specific terrain features where deeper pockets of snow sit over weak layers in the upper snowpack.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent reports of avalanches.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of recent snow blankets a variable upper snowpack with a number of weak interfaces.

Depending on aspect and elevation, the top 20 to 30 cm may contain one or two crust/facet layers formed in late January and early February. These layers are expected to become increasingly problematic as they get buried deeper.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no significant concerns.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.

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.