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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 13th, 2026–Feb 14th, 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.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

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

Continually assess conditions as you move through terrain

Wind slabs may still exist on high north facing terrain and wet loose avalanches could be triggered on steep slopes in the afternoon

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

One small dry loose avalanche was observed in steep rocky terrain on Thursday.

Observations have been limited in this region. Thanks to those who have filled out Mountain Information Network reports.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 20 cm of storm snow is expected by late Saturday morning. This snow will overlie a crust on all aspects and elevations except high north terrain where 20 to 40 cm overlies a deeper crust from early February.

The snow surface on west aspects may become moist in the afternoon.

The remainder of the snowpack is well bonded.

The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 90 to 150 cm. The snowpack depth tapers rapidly below treeline, especially on south aspects.

Weather Summary

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 ° C. Freezing level 900 m.

Saturday
Cloudy in the morning and Mostly sunny in the afternoon. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Sunday
Sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • 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.

Loose Wet

Loose Wet avalanches are the release of wet unconsolidated snow or slush. These avalanches typically occur within layers of wet snow near the surface of the snowpack, but they may quickly gouge into lower snowpack layers. Like Loose Dry Avalanches, they start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-wet avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs. Loose Wet avalanches can trigger slab avalanches that break into deeper snow layers.