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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 19th, 2026–Feb 20th, 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, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Cariboos, North Columbia, Blue River, Clearwater, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Clemina, Kakwa, Renshaw, Robson.

Check for reactive wind slabs in steep terrain near ridgetops.

These slabs may exist on all aspects due to recent variable wind directions.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

On Wednesday, two naturally triggered size 1 wind slabs were observed on east aspects at treeline. Several dry loose sluffs were also observed.

On Tuesday, a few small to large (size 1 to 2) wind slabs were triggered both by people and naturally. They were 20 to 40 cm thick and occurred on north to east aspects at treeline and alpine elevations.

Looking forward, it remains possible for riders to trigger similar avalanches.

Snowpack Summary

Wind from variable directions has likely formed wind slabs and a wind-affected snow surface on all aspects in wind-exposed terrain.

In sheltered terrain, 30 to 60 cm of snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust from early February. Below this, a layer of surface hoar, facets, and/or crust from late January is buried around 100 cm. Neither of these layers is presently a problem.

The remainder of the snowpack is consolidated with no layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.

Friday

Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Saturday

Mix of sun and clouds. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.

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.