Avalanche forecast

Rossland

Jan 18 – 19, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

A crust makes for low avalanche danger but rugged travel conditions. Steep sunny aspects may soften in the afternoon.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

    Be cognizant of you location in the terrain as even a small wet avalanche could push you over a cliff or into a terrain trap.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations.

Snowpack Summary

A widespread crust exists on all aspects to mountaintop. This crust may soften during the day.

The mid to lower snowpack contains a few crust/facet layers, including one buried in mid December, now 50 to 80 cm deep. These layers are not a concern under current conditions.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Clear skies. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

Sunday
Sunny. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Isothermal to 2500 m.

Monday
Sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Above freezing layer 2000 to 3000 m.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.

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