Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Jan 10 – 11, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate

Highlights

Storm slabs will become worse through the day.

Choose conservative terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    Watch for deeper deposits in lee areas. This is also where you're most likely to trigger an avalanche.

Confidence

Moderate

  • Uncertainty is due to the timing, track, & intensity of the incoming weather system.
  • Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no new reports of avalanches.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, there were several small (size 1) skier-triggered storm slabs that were around 30 cm deep.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 60 cm of recent storm snow overlies a melt-freeze crust from the beginning of the year.

The mid and lower snowpack has two crusts that are between 50 and 150 cm deep. These crusts are not currently a concern.

The snowpack is generally well settled and dense.

Weather Summary

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. 2 cm of snow at treeline, rain below. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Saturday
Cloudy. 15 to 30 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday
Cloudy. 25 to 65 cm of snow above 1200 m, rain below. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Monday
Cloudy. 55 to 135 cm/mm of snow or rain at treeline, snowline rises through the day. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

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