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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 17th, 2026–Feb 18th, 2026

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

Northwest Coastal, Boundary, Stewart, Kispiox, Ningunsaw.

Watch for wind slab development on all aspects.

Areas unaffected by wind will offer the best riding quality and the lowest avalanche hazard.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about how quickly the snowpack will recover and gain strength.

Avalanche Summary

A few skier-triggered, wind, or storm slab avalanches have been reported throughout the last 2 days. Some reports suggest that some of these avalanches have failed on a layer of recently buried surface hoar.

Be sure to post your observations to the MIN if you get out.

Snowpack Summary

Roughly 20 to 50 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by strong northeast winds in most treeline and alpine terrain, and open slopes below treeline. A layer of surface hoar or thin sun crust may linger just below this recent snow.

A widespread crust from late January exists in the mid snowpack. Generally 100 to 180 cm deep and only present in treeline and alpine terrain.

The remainder of the mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled with no significant concerns.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. Trace amounts of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °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.
  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
  • Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.

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.