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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 8th, 2026–Mar 9th, 2026

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

Sugarbowl, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass.

If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information. Dry, wind-affected snow may remain triggerable by riders.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

Observations from the storm have been limited by poor visibility. Loose wet avalanches up to size 2 were observed below treeline on Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

The upper snowpack contains a combination of moist or wet snow, crusts, and at upper elevations may be topped with dry, wind snow. Below 1600 m, expect crusty surfaces.

A crust buried in February exists at variable depths, generally 50 to 120 cm below the surface. For the most part, it is well bonded to the surrounding snow but in isolated, wind-sheltered areas, weak surface hoar crystals may sit atop this crust.

The remainder of the snowpack is consolidated with no other significant layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Start with conservative terrain and watch for signs of instability.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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.