Avalanche forecast

Glacier

Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Pockets of wind slab are still reactive to human triggering.

Watch out for cross loaded features and avoid areas where the surface snow has been stiffened by the wind.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Wind slabs will start to loss reactivity over the next few days but some terrain features are still susceptible to human triggering. Evaluate each terrain feature independently and don't be lulled in to complacency but the excellent ski conditions

Confidence

High

  • Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Avalanche Summary

There is evidence of reactive wind slabs in exposed areas in the alpine and at treeline. Although the natural avalanche cycle has slowed, human triggered avalanches are still possible. A skier was involved with and avalanche on Avalanche crest on Sunday (see MIN).

There has been additional reporting of skier triggered wind slabs in exposed terrain with most reports featuring a convex terrain feature, a cross loaded gully, or a leeward ridgetop slope.

Weather Summary

No Precipitation in the forecast until Friday but the wind will be light.

Tonight Clear periods. Alpine Low -2°C. Ridge wind SW-25km/h.

Wed A mix of sun and cloud. High -1°C. Wind SW-15km/h. Freezing level (FZL) 1600m

Thurs A mix of sun and cloud. High -0 °C. Wind S-10km/h. FZL 1800m.

Fri Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Trace precipitation. High -4. Wind S-10km/h. FZL 1800m.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

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