Avalanche forecast

Coquihalla

Feb 14 – 15, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Assess steep north and east facing slopes for wind slab before committing

Dry snow can likely still be found on high north facing terrain, but this is also where avalanche hazard may be present

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    New wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region but observations have been limited.

Snowpack Summary

20 to 40 cm of storm snow is expected by late Saturday morning. This snow will overlie the early February crust/facet layer.

A widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 30 to 60 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Friday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday
Cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

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