Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Storm slabs may form by the end of the day, with sufficient snowfall. Slabs will be most reactive in wind-loaded terrain features at upper elevations.
Avalanche forecast
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Mar 14 – 15, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Avalanche danger will increase today as new snow and wind form fresh slabs.
If you are seeing more than 20 cm of new snow by day's end, treat avalanche danger as one step higher.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
- We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
10 cm of new snow falls over a thin crust, and possibly wind affected snow at higher elevations.
A thick, widespread crust is buried 30 to 40 cm deep. Below it, the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
Cloudy. 85 to 120 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy. 100 to 120 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be alert to changing conditions throughout the day.
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
- Dial back your terrain choices if you are seeing more than 20 cm of new snow.