Dashboard Regions Weather Stations Radar Alerts Glossary
Contact About
Log In

Register for an account and never miss a forecast again!

Register

Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 3rd, 2026–Jan 4th, 2026

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

Regions

Northwest Coastal, Boundary, Stewart.

Watch for signs of wind loading as you move above the trees.

Avoid leeward features, where you might still trigger a slab.

Confidence

High

  • Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Avalanche Summary

A small (size 1.5) natural storm slab avalanche was seen on Friday evening north of Stewart

A large avalanche cycle occurred on Tuesday, ending on Wednesday. Numerous large (size 2-3) storm slab avalanches were reported.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar crystals continue to grow in sheltered areas, and some sugary facets are forming on the surface too.

Areas exposed to the wind in the alpine and at treeline have been heavily affected. With sastrugi and hard surfaces.

At treeline and below, there is a breakable surface crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled with no layers of concern.

Treeline snow depths throughout the region range from 250 cm to 350 cm.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Calm wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex 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.