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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 1st, 2026–Feb 2nd, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
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.

Fresh and localized wind slabs exist near ridgelines and rollovers. If you see signs of instability, stick to low-angle terrain, as the snowpack may be sensitive to human triggers.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

Sluffing and pinwheeling were observed on steep slopes due to daytime warming near Castle Mountain Resort on Saturday.

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

Snowpack Summary

10 to 15 cm of snow now overlies the late January surface hoar/crust layer. This snow has been accompanied by strong to extreme west wind, meaning that the crust is still on the surface on southerly aspects and deeper deposits will be found on east aspects.

The surface is moist at lower elevations due to warming. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Check this MIN report to learn about conditions north of Sparwood on Saturday.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Monday
Cloudy. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Tuesday
A mix of sun and clouds. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Wednesday
A mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

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.