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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 5th, 2026–Jan 6th, 2026

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

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

Heavy snowfall and strong south west winds are elevating the avalanche danger rating.

Seek non avalanche terrain during periods of High hazard.

Confidence

Moderate

  • Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.
  • Recent weather patterns have resulted in a high degree of snowpack variability within the region.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the past week, but field observations remain limited.

Snowpack Summary

Incoming storm snow totals of 30 to 60 cm will fall on a thick rain crust formed on Sunday night. Strong south west winds are expected to transport snow to lee aspect terrain, depositing deeper amounts of new snow. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and dense.

Snowpack depth at treeline have been reported between 100 and 120 cm.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Cloudy. 20 to 45 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Don't let the desire for deep powder pull you into high consequence terrain.
  • Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow and wind.

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.