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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 16th, 2026–Feb 17th, 2026

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

Regions

Dogtooth, East Purcell.

Snowfall amounts across the region are variable, if the area you are travelling in has greater than 20 cm of snow, storm slabs are a concern.

Be willing to adjust plans to changing conditions.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

On Sunday, numerous dry loose avalanches were reported throughout the region.

Going forward, low density storm snow will likely release as dry loose avalanches, slab formation is possible in areas that receive over 20 cm of storm snow.

Snowpack Summary

Storm snow amounts are variable across the region with highest amounts in the southeast near Canal Flats.

Up to 20 cm of low density storm snow will bring total snow depths to 18 to 25 cm over a facet/crust, (and in sheltered TL and BTL terrain) surface hoar.

Below this, the mid and lower snowpack are well settled with several layers of crust

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Be aware of the potential for larger than expected storm slabs due to buried surface hoar.

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.