Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Feb 11 – 12, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Continually assess conditions throughout the day.

Conditions will vary from aspect to aspect and from morning to afternoon.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small wind slabs may linger in the alpine and upper treeline.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun exposed slopes when the snow surface is wet or moist.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

Natural wind slabs have been observed over the past few days to size 2. However most activity was noted to be size 1, with limited propagation.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 30 cm of new storm snow can be found at treeline and above. This snow was accompanied by southerly wind, likely forming deeper deposits on north aspects. The snow surface is expected to become moist early in the morning on sun exposed slopes.

Average treeline snow depth is 70 to 150 cm. The snowpack depth tapers rapidly with elevation, especially on south facing slopes.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 1 mm of rain at treeline. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

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