Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 4th, 2026–Mar 5th, 2026

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Kananaskis, Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, North 40, Spray - KLakes.

There has been a lot of wind in the last few days and the wind slabs still need some time to settle. Approach alpine features and open terrain with caution.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported today

Snowpack Summary

10cm new snow is settling rapidly with warm temps. A most recent sun crust is now buried under this snow on solar aspects.

All open areas at treeline and alpine will now have the most recent wind slabs buried under the new snow. The Feb 14th layer is now down 60-80cm, and maybe up to 100cm in wind loaded areas. Below tree line areas, or very sheltered treeline areas have nice settled powder snow offering good skiing/riding.

Weather Summary

Thursday is expected to bring 2cm of snow with light to moderate NW winds. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature of -4c in the Alpine. The freezing level is forecast to rise to 2100m. Looks like some snow coming for the weekend; let's wait and see what that looks like.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
Expect slab conditions to change drastically as you move into wind-exposed terrain.

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.