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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 3rd, 2026–Jan 4th, 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, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Northwest Inland, Kitimat, Nass, Rupert, Seven Sisters, Shames, Howson.

Avoid leeward features where slabs can still be triggered.
Find small features to test before committing to bigger terrain.

Confidence

High

  • Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported since the large natural avalanche cycle that occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar crystals continue to grow in sheltered areas, and some sugary facets are forming on the surface too.

At treeline and below, there is a crust near the surface that is less supportive as you gain elevation.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled with no layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. Up to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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.