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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 22nd, 2026–Feb 23rd, 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

North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.

Sheltered areas hold soft snow with great riding conditions.

Be aware of changing conditions as you shift elevation and aspect. Fresh wind slabs may form further downslope than you expect.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
  • We are uncertain whether the wind will be enough to form new wind slabs.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported; however, observations have been very limited.

Reports in this region are limited, please post any photos or observations to the MIN if you head out!

Snowpack Summary

Snow surfaces vary widely depending on wind effect - ranging from sastrugi, scoured down to old crusts, or hard surfaces. Wind slabs exist near ridgelines, and in crossloaded features. Great riding conditions can found in very sheltered terrain features with no slab properties.

A mid-January crust is buried 30 to 60 cm deep. The snowpack below this layer is well-settled and generally well-bonded.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected 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.