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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 23rd, 2026–Apr 24th, 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

North Columbia, North Rockies, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Clemina, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Tumbler.

Avalanche danger is low anywhere a hard melt-freeze crust exists on or near the snow surface. Assess for isolated wind slabs in the high alpine for areas that received some new snow.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

Explosives triggered a very large wet slab avalanche near Pine Pass during warm weather on Tuesday.

Cooler weather has decreased the likelihood of avalanches. Assess for small wind slabs in steep terrain if you find new snow in your local area.

Snowpack Summary

Anywhere from a dusting to 10 cm of snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. Strong northerly wind may create small, isolated wind slabs near mountain tops.

The remainder of the snowpack is strong with numerous thick melt-freeze crusts.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy then clearing. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday
Sunny. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Daytime freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Saturday
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Daytime freezing level rising to 1700 m.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds with isolated flurries. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Daytime freezing level rising to 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind 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.