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RegisterJan 26th, 2026–Jan 27th, 2026
Northwest Inland, Howson, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
Crusty conditions are expected to prevail in the Smithers area while the storm delivers change to more coastal and northern areas.
No new or even recent avalanches have been reported in the region and forecast weather doesn't suggest any changes for Tuesday.
No significant snowfall is expected in the Smithers area during the ongoing coastal storm.
The snow surface is heavily wind-affected in exposed alpine terrain. Below approximately 1600 m, the surface crust is up to 20 cm thick and presents slip-and-fall hazards. Large surface hoar is noted on this crust at treeline and below treeline.
A layer of facets is buried around 50 to 100 cm deep and is slowly gaining strength.
The mid and lower snowpack have no layers of concern. Snowpack depths are generally around 150-200 cm deep at treeline.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Ridgetop wind increasing from 30 to 60 km/h south. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries bringing 2 to 3 cm of new snow. 60 km/h south ridgetop wind, easing in the afternoon. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.