Avalanche forecast

Rossland

Jan 9 – 10, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Isolated areas may still hold wind slabs.


Verify conditions and check for signs of instability before entering steep or committing slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Isolated wind slabs may be more reactive where they overlay surface hoar or a crust.

Confidence

High

  • Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Avalanche Summary

Jan 7

  • One small (size 1) wind slab avalanche was reported in the region on an east aspect at treeline.

Jan 5 & 6

Snowpack Summary

The upper snowpack is about 25 cm of recent snow which may be sitting on a thin crust on steep southerly aspects, as well as surface hoar or a rime crust in isolated areas.

A mid-December crust lies 40–50 cm deep, found up to 2200 m. Additional crusts exist in the mid and lower snowpack, including a mid-November crust with facets above and below, but neither of these layers are currently a concern.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Up to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.


Friday
Cloudy. Up to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.

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