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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 19th, 2026–Feb 20th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
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

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

Generally stable conditions. Pay attention to the Jan 24 Surface hoar layer down 25-35 cm that is located in specific areas at treeline and below. We have not seen any recent action on this layer in this region, but is worth checking for before committing to bigger slopes.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported today for this area. But check out the recent avalanches in the Kootenay and Yoho Sub-regions.

Snowpack Summary

15-25 cm recent low density snow, with minimal wind effect, overlays sun-crusts on solar aspects and scoured terrain in alpine. In some areas, the Jan 24 layer (surface hoar/crust) is down 25–35 cm at treeline and below. (Check for this layer before committing to bigger terrain). Below this, the snowpack is generally strong and well settled.

Weather Summary

Friday, Feb 20
Mixed sun and cloud with no new snow.
Winds: NW-Light.
Temps at 2300m: -14°

Saturday, Feb 21
Mixed sun and cloud
Winds: South-Light
Temps at 2300m: -10°

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.

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.

Loose Dry

Loose Dry avalanches are the release of dry unconsolidated snow and typically occur within layers of soft snow near the surface of the snowpack. These avalanches start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-dry avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs.