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 8th, 2026–Jan 9th, 2026

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

Regions

Kispiox, Ningunsaw.

Carefully assess conditions as you move through terrain.

Avalanche hazard is expected to increase throughout the day, be prepared to dial back your objective.

Confidence

Low

  • Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.
  • Uncertainty is due to how the snowpack will react to the forecast weather.

Avalanche Summary

Numerous size 1.5 to 2 avalanches were reported on Wednesday but details are limited. In general, observations are limited in this region.

If you're headed into the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.

Snowpack Summary

An additional 15 to 25 cm of storm snow is expected by Friday afternoon. This new snow will be accompanied by strong southerly wind, forming deeper deposits in north and east facing features.

A layer of surface hoar is found down around 40 cm in sheltered treeline features. Below treeline, a crust is found at this interface.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled with no current layers of concern. Treeline snow depths throughout the region range from 150 cm to 250 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Friday
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday
Cloudy. 10 to 25 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Sunday
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.

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.