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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 15th, 2026–Feb 16th, 2026

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, 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

South Coast, Powell River, North Shore, Sasquatch, Sky Pilot, Tetrahedron.

Be alert to changing conditions throughout the day. New snow and wind are forming fresh, reactive wind slabs.

Seek out sheltered terrain for the best and safest riding.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain whether the wind will be enough to form new wind slabs.
  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday, a size 2 skier-accidental wind slab occurred up at Sky Pilot on a north east aspect in the alpine. Read the full details here.

Wind slabs at upper elevations will continue to be the main concern on Monday, with new snow and wind forming fresh, reactive slabs.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20 cm of new snow adds to 20 to 40 cm of recent storm snow. This snow has buried a thick crust on all aspects and elevations except high north. The crust may be on the surface on south, and west slopes and deeper deposits may be found on north and east aspects.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-bonded.

The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 90 to 170 cm. The snowpack depth tapers rapidly below treeline, especially on south aspects.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday

Cloudy. 5 to 20 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °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.
  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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.