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

Regions

Long Range Mountains, Corner Brook, Gros Morne, Northern Peninsula.

The past storm has increased avalanche danger across the forecast region.

Have patience and give this new snow time to settle before venturing into steep terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent avalanches observed or reported.

We expect avalanche danger to increase slightly overnight on Friday with the arrival of new snow and wind.

If you head out, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!

Snowpack Summary

New snow begun to accumulate on Friday, with up to 20 cm of accumulation forecast by Saturday morning. This new snow came in warm and is likely bonding to the old crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally strong.

In the alpine, the height of snow varies from 200 to 300 cm.

Weather Summary

A storm moving across western Newfoundland is expected to bring up to 15 cm of new snow to higher elevations, along with moderate to strong north to northwest winds. After the storm passes, unsettled dirty weather will continue, with light winds and occasional flurries.

Friday Night
Cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 200 m.

Saturday
Cloudy. 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 100 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

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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.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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.

Cornices

Cornice Fall is the release of an overhanging mass of snow that forms as the wind moves snow over a sharp terrain feature, such as a ridge, and deposits snow on the downwind (leeward) side. Cornices range in size from small wind drifts of soft snow to large overhangs of hard snow that are 30 feet (10 meters) or taller. They can break off the terrain suddenly and pull back onto the ridge top and catch people by surprise even on the flat ground above the slope. Even small cornices can have enough mass to be destructive and deadly. Cornice Fall can entrain loose surface snow or trigger slab avalanches.