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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 2nd, 2026–Feb 3rd, 2026

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

Regions

Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.

There is uncertainty around how the snowpack will react to forecast rain and warming.

Start with conservative terrain and assess conditions as you travel.

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain about how the snowpack will react to the forecast weather.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.

Human-triggered slab avalanches in specific areas may be possible. Natural avalanches are considered unlikely at this time.

Observations are still limited, so be sure to post yours to the MIN if you get out!

Snowpack Summary

Recent snow and southwesterly winds have formed small wind slabs on lee slopes at upper elevations. Tuesday's forecast is calling for potential light rain up to 1800 - 2000 m.

In the alpine, wind slabs overlie a hard crust that extends up to 2300 m. Surface hoar can be found on this crust in some locations at treeline and below. Recent rain likely neutralized the surface hoar problem at lower elevations.

A second layer of facets or surface hoar is buried around 50 to 100 cm deep, and is considered unlikely to trigger at this point.

The mid and lower snowpack have no layers of concern. Snowpack depths are around 150-200 cm at treeline.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 4 cm of snow at treeline. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 0 to 3 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 2100 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 3 to 7 mm of rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The first few hours of rain will likely be the most dangerous period.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
  • Surface hoar distribution is highly variable. Avoid generalizing your observations.

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.