Avalanche forecast

Coquihalla

Mar 19 – 20, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Loose avalanches may start small but can quickly grow and push you into hazardous terrain. Stay alert to changing conditions as you gain elevation.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2

    Above the rain line. New snow is being transported into lee features with strong southwest winds.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

    It is still possible to trigger loose wet avalanches in steep terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported since Saturday. Natural activity has likely decreased, but wet loose avalanches may still be triggered in steep terrain.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share any observations with the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

The rain continues to saturate the upper snowpack. There is 80 to 100 cm in the alpine and 20 to 40 cm at lower elevations, overlying a series of early March melt-freeze crusts.

A crust with facets may exist 100 to 200 cm below the surface, primarily on northerly aspects at higher elevations. This layer appears unreactive but continues to be monitored.

The mid and lower snowpack is otherwise strong and well settled.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy. 15 to 30 mm of rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

Friday

Cloudy. 30 to 35 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 2 cm of snow. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Keep in mind that the high density of wet avalanches can make them destructive.
  • Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.

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