Avalanche forecast

North Rockies

Feb 7 – 8, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Small stubborn wind slabs may be lingering on high northerly slopes.
Continue to be cautious around or under big cornices.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small, stubborn wind slabs may remain triggerable on shady leeward alpine slopes. Check for slabs before committing to steep slopes.

  • Cornices

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

    Continue to be cautious when travelling above or below cornices.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week.

There are few observations from this region. If you are getting out, please share observations like weather and riding conditions to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

A melt-freeze crust is likely present to mountain top. Small pockets of dry, wind-affected snow may still be found on high north-facing alpine slopes.

At treeline and below, a prominent crust buried in late January is buried 10 to 20 cm.

The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep.

The average snowpack depth at treeline is 90 to 140 cm.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Clear skies. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2600 m dropping to 1400 m.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Monday

Mostly sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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