Avalanche forecast

North Rockies

Feb 17 – 18, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Strong winds and new snow are forming wind slabs near ridgetops.

Avoid freshy wind loaded features.


Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    New and recent snow combined with variable winds may be building small wind slabs near ridetops. Avoid lee areas, especially if you see blowing snow.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

With some new snow and wind in the forecast, triggering wind slabs at upper elevations may be possible.

There have been very limited observations from this area. If you’re heading out, please consider sharing details about the weather and riding conditions through the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 15 cm of new snow is covering a widespread crust to mountaintop.

Forecast moderate to strong northeastly winds will be blowing the new snow into atypical south through westerly areas.

The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep and is considered unlikely to trigger at this time.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -21 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h notheast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -27 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -30 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -21 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.

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