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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 24th, 2026–Feb 25th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural and human triggered avalanches likely.
Treeline
Natural and human triggered avalanches likely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

South Coast Inland, Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, Stein, Taseko.

New snow and wind loading have formed reactive storm slabs, especially on north through east facing slopes.

It's a good day to stick to conservative terrain sheltered from the wind.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
  • We are uncertain about how quickly the snowpack will recover and gain strength.

Avalanche Summary

We are aware of an avalanche incident near Pemberton on Tuesday. Further details are not yet available, but will be provided when possible.

On Monday, the region saw numerous natural (size 1 to 2) storm slab avalanches and a smaller human-triggered (size 1) avalanche. Dry loose sluffing was reported from steep terrain features.

Strong westerly winds will be driving the avalanche danger on Wednesday. Natural avalanches are possible, and human-triggered likely.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 40 cm of new snow has blanketed the region. Strong southerly ridgetop winds have likely formed thicker and more reactive slabs on leeward slopes. The new snow sits over a variety of old snow surfaces, including surface hoar, crusts, and facets. Expect the potential for a poor bond at the storm snow interface.

Up to 100 cm is sitting over the early February crust. That crust is thin and breakable on northerly aspects to 2300 m, but thick on southerly aspects.

A widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried around 100+ cm deep.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Trace of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday
Cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 50 gusting to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Thursday
Cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.



More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Use increased caution at all elevations. Storm snow is forming touchy slabs.
  • Strong wind is building wind slabs farther downslope than usual.
  • Shooting cracks, whumpfs, and recent avalanches are strong indicators of an unstable snowpack.
  • Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-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.