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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 9th, 2026–Feb 10th, 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

Sugarbowl, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson.

Seek out non-wind-affected snow for the best and safest riding conditions.

Fresh wind slabs may be building on lee slopes at upper elevations.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

On Sunday, a naturally triggered size 1.5 wind slab was observed in the McGregors off a northeast-facing ridge. Wind slabs up to size 2 were also observed in the Hasler riding area, along with dry loose sluffing.

For Tuesday, we expect natural avalanches to be unlikely, but wind slabs may remain triggerable by people.

Snowpack Summary

Around 15 to 25 cm of snow is currently covering a thick melt-freeze crust that exists up to around 2000 m and on all solar aspects. Another 5 to 15 cm is in the forecast for overnight and through Tuesday. Strong southwesterly winds will continue building wind slabs on lee north and easterly slopes.

At lower elevations and on sunny or windward slopes, the snow surface may be crusty.

A layer of surface hoar/facets/crust, is buried 40 to 70 cm, and is now expected to be dormant. Lingering concern for triggering this layer remains on high alpine northerly slopes above 2000 m.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 3 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °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.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
  • Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.

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.