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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 26th, 2026–Jan 27th, 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.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Cariboos, North Columbia, Blue River, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Clemina, North Monashee, McGregor, Renshaw, Robson.

Assess for wind slabs near ridge crests and in steep terrain.

Recent isolated flurries may have formed small but reactive wind slabs.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

On Sunday, explosives were used to remove cornices. The falling cornices did not trigger slabs on the slopes below.

A few small, natural cornice falls were observed last week.

Snowpack Summary

Isolated flurries have deposited 5 to 10 cm of low-density snow (larger amounts in the northern part of the region), which has been redistributed by strong winds.

This new snow overlies a crust, with surface hoar above it, on all aspects and elevations except north facing alpine terrain where it overlies wind pressed snow. The surface hoar is largest and best preserved on sheltered treeline and below treeline features.

Cornices are large and overhanging.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.

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.