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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 19th, 2026–Feb 20th, 2026

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

Sea To Sky, Brandywine, Garibaldi, Homathko, Spearhead.

Outflow winds have built new slabs on south aspects.

Continue to assess conditions as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

On Tuesday, several size 1 to 1.5 wind slab avalanches were reported in the region. These avalanches were triggered naturally, by explosives, and by skiers.

Over the previous 3 days several, small  wind slab and dry loose avalanches have been observed in the region. These avalanches were triggered naturally and by skiers in steep terrain.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 25 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong southerly wind has buried a variety of surfaces including a layer of surface hoar in sheltered treeline features and a sun crust on east through west aspects. The surface is faceting in the cold temperatures and may be sun affected on south facing slopes.

The early February crust/facet layer is down 30 to 60 cm.

Another widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 40 to 100 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

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.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
  • 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.