Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 20th, 2026–Jan 21st, 2026

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Lizard-Flathead, Akamina, Flathead, Lizard, Moyie, St. Mary, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.

Avalanches aren’t expected, but firm surfaces and slip and slide potential are making backcountry travel challenging

Confidence

High

Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern; little change is expected for several days.

Avalanche Summary

There are no new avalanche observations. Avalanche activity is considered unlikely until the current weather pattern shifts.

Snowpack Summary

A firm surface crust caps the snowpack, softening slightly each day from direct sunshine.

Deeper in the snowpack, a handful of crust layers persist, though none are affecting stability at this time. The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled. The average snowpack depth at treeline is 150 to 200 cm.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -19 °C.

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.
Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.