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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 2nd, 2026–Feb 3rd, 2026

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

Regions

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

Storm snow continues to build over a weak layer.

Be extra cautious in sheltered areas where surface hoar is likely to be preserved.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.
  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week however, observations have been limited.

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

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

Monday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 25 mm of rain. 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Thursday
A mix of sun and clouds. 10 to 15 mm of rain. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2200.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • 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.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

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.

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.