Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Very Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Loose wet avalanches will become increasingly likely as rain soaks snow above a crust.
Avalanche forecast
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Mar 16 – 17, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
2 · Moderate
Highlights
Avoid exposure to avalanche terrain as rain continues to soak the snowpack.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High
- We are confident the likelihood of avalanches will increase with the forecast weather.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported but we expect a widespread cycle of natural activity from the heavy rain and wind to occur.
Snowpack Summary
Rain continues to saturate up to 60 cm of recent snow that sits over a thick, widespread crust.
Below, the remainder of the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 35 mm of rain. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy. 10 to 30 mm of rain. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 35 mm of rain. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 45 mm of rain. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy rain.
- Keep in mind that the high density of wet avalanches can make them destructive.