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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 12th, 2026–Feb 13th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
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, McGregor, Pine Pass.

Up to 60 cm of recent snow, combined with strong southwest winds has built reactive new slabs.

Seek out sheltered terrain with no wind effect.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

On Tuesday, a skier accidentally triggered a small size 1 storm slab on an east-facing slope below treeline. Other reports of cracking and reactivity in the recent storm snow have also come in the last couple of days.

There have been limited observations from this area. If you’re heading out, please consider sharing details about what you experience on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Around 50 to 70 cm of snow is currently covering a thick melt-freeze crust that exists up to around 2000 m and on all solar aspects. Southwesterly winds will continue building wind slabs on lee north and easterly slopes.

A layer of surface hoar/facets/crust, is buried 80 to 100+ cm. Lingering concern for triggering this layer remains on high alpine northerly slopes above 2000 m.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded 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.