Avalanche forecast

Cariboos

Feb 5 – 6, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

A cohesive slab rests over a weak layer and may be primed to human triggering. During times of uncertainty, choose conservative terrain.
Check out our latest video conditions update here.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

    Persistent slabs could remain reactive due to the underlying layer of large surface hoar/ facets and a crust. Avalanche activity has been prevalent this week, including some remote triggering.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2

    High freezing levels and sunshine may cause surface snow to lose cohesion and produce wet avalanches in steep terrain features.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to how buried persistent weak layers will react with the forecast weather.
  • We are uncertain due to the timing or intensity of warming will affect the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

Numerous rider-triggered and remote-triggered avalanches (up to size 2) continue to be reported. These avalanches released on the late January surface hoar layer/crust mentioned in the snowpack summary.

On Thursday, natural and human-triggered avalanches are likely as continued warming and solar radiation reach mountain top elevations.

Snowpack Summary

A melt-freeze crust may be present up to mountain top, but it will likely soften through the day with warm temperatures and sunshine.

A persistent slab 30 to 50 cm thick sits above the late January surface hoar/facet/ crust layer. It continues to surprise people with its reactivity, especially in sheltered treeline features.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 3100 m.

Thursday
Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.

Friday
Sunny. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Stay away from steep slopes, open slopes, and convex rolls at and below treeline where weak layers may be preserved.
  • The more the snowpack warms up and weakens, the more conservative your terrain selection should be.
  • Keep in mind that the high density of wet avalanches can make them destructive.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.

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