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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 14th, 2026–Feb 15th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
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.

Regions

Banff Yoho Kootenay, Banff, East Side 93N, Lake Louise, LLSA, Sunshine, West Side 93N, Field.

5-15 cm of new snow on Friday night and Saturday has improved conditions, but watch for fresh winds slabs in high alpine lees.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported, but check out the Yoho and Kootenay sub regions for recent activity in those areas.

Snowpack Summary

5 cm of overnight snow makes for 10-20 cm of soft surface snow in sheltered north facing alpine areas that diminishes with elevation. The new snow overlies crusts on solar aspects and wind effect in exposed alpine areas. In isolated areas the Jan 24 layer (surface hoar/crust) is down 15-30 cm at treeline and below. Beneath this interface the snowpack is generally strong and well settled.

Weather Summary

Sunday: A weak ridge will bring clearing skies and dry conditions. Light to moderate west winds. Tree-line temps ~-7°C.

Monday: Trace of snow during day that picks up in evening. 5-10cm expected by Tuesday morning. Light SW winds, treeline temperatures ~-7°C.

Terrain and Travel Advice

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

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.