Avalanche forecast

Sea To Sky

Feb 10 – 11, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Watch for changing conditions as you gain elevation. Wind slabs remain reactive to riders, and fresh slabs are likely to form on Monday night.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Recent storm snow has shown reactivity to rider triggers in wind affected terrain. Avoid hollow, drum-like sounding snow near ridgelines.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

On Sunday, natural, rider and explosive triggered avalanches were reported to size 2. Activity primarily occurred in lee, wind affected terrain features. We expect this activity to continue with more snow and moderate southwest winds.

Check out the Husume and Disease Ridge MINS for more details.

Snowpack Summary

By Tuesday afternoon, recent storm totals are expected to reach 30-50 cm above treeline. Higher elevations are wind affected, with deeper and more reactive slabs in north and east facing terrain.

A widespread crust and facets from late January are buried 40-80 cm deep. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 25 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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