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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 3rd, 2026–Feb 4th, 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, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies, Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.

Use caution at higher elevations, where reactive wind slabs linger, and above-freezing temperatures may increase the likelihood of avalanches throughout the day.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the timing or intensity of warming will affect the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20 cm of wind-affected snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust, ranging in thickness from 5 to 20 cm. Beneath the crust sits 10 to 20 cm of unconsolidated faceted snow. In wind-sheltered terrain, surface hoar may be present on top of the crust.

With the freezing levels rising well into the alpine on Wednesday, surface snow may become moist in the afternoon at all elevations, particularly on sun-affected slopes.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Check this MIN report for more details on conditions north of Sparwood from last weekend.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature rising from -1 to 3 °C. Freezing level rising to 3300 m by the afternoon.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 3300 m.

Friday
Mostly sunny. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 3300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Use extra caution for areas that are experiencing rapidly warming temperatures for the first time.
  • Travel early on sun-exposed slopes before cornices weaken with daytime warming.

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.