Avalanche forecast

Coquihalla

Jan 16 – 17, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Once the snow surface turns from hard and crunchy to moist and slushy, wet loose avalanches are possible.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wet avalanches are most likely in steep south-facing terrain, once the warm temperatures and sunshine break down the surface crust.

Confidence

High

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

Avalanche Summary

Minimal avalanche activity is expected in areas where a strong surface crust is present. However, avalanche activity could increase as the crust weakens during daytime warming or where a crust fails to form overnight.

Snowpack Summary

At higher elevations, a surface crust can be found on all aspects with moist snow below. Lower down, the crust may not have formed, and the snowpack is fully saturated.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled. There are no layers of concern at this time. The height of snow at treeline is 100 to 200 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Clear skies. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.

Friday
Sunny. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.

Saturday
Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 3400 m.

Sunday
Sunny. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 3300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche danger will increase as the surface crust breaks down.
  • Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.

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