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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 14th, 2026–Feb 15th, 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.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Sugarbowl, McGregor, Pine Pass.

Wind slabs formed earlier in the week may remain triggerable on lee slopes near ridgetops.

Be extra cautious if choosing to enter steep wind-loaded areas.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

On Thursday, a natural avalanche cycle occurred in the Pine Pass up to size 2. These slabs and cornice failures generally occurred on lee slopes, at or just below ridgetops.

There have been limited observations in this region. If you’re heading out, please consider sharing details about what you experience on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 5 cm of new snow may fall on Sunday. This will add to 40 to 60 cm of settling storm snow at upper elevations, which is currently covering a thick melt-freeze crust that exists up to around 2000 m and on all solar aspects. In isolated, sheltered areas, a layer of surface hoar may exist on that crust.

Previous strong southwesterly ridgetop winds blew the storm snow into wind slabs on lee north and easterly slopes. These slabs should be bonding but may remain triggerable in some areas.

A layer of surface hoar/facets/crust, is buried 80 to 100+ cm. Triggering this layer is considered unlikely at this time.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Mostly clear skies. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. 2 to 3 cm of snow. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 60 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -19 °C.



More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.

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.