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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 30th, 2026–Jan 31st, 2026

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

Regions

Sugarbowl, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson.

Stick to conservative terrain—storm slabs are touchier in sheltered areas where they sit over surface hoar.

Back off if you see signs of instability like avalanches, cracking, or whumpfs.

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain about how the snowpack will react to the forecast weather.
  • We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week. Signs of instability like shooting cracks and whumpfs over the surface hoar were reported in the Pine Pass on Thursday.

New snow accumulating over the surface hoar, is expected to have triggered a cycle of natural and human-triggered avalanches on Friday.

If you are getting out, please share observations like avalanches, weather, and riding conditions to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

30-50 cm of new snow at treeline sits on surface hoar over a widespread crust. With warm temperatures throughout the storm, this likely fell as rain as high as 1600 m in some areas of the region.

This new snow was accompanied by moderate to strong southwest winds, meaning that the crust has likely remained on the surface of southerly aspects, while deeper deposits will be found on north and east aspects. The surface hoar is largest on sheltered treeline and below-treeline features.

The lower snowpack is well settled.

Check out this MIN from the Pine Pass for more details.

Weather Summary

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1300 m

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow at treeline. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Use increased caution at all elevations. Storm snow is forming touchy slabs.
  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
  • Be aware of the potential for remote triggering and large avalanches due to buried surface hoar.
  • Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-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.