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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 29th, 2026–Jan 30th, 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 avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Regions

Cariboos, South Columbia, Blue River, Jordan, North Monashee, North Selkirk, West Purcell, Badshot-Battle, Central Selkirk, Goat, Gold, Valhalla, Whatshan.

Be prepared to dial back your terrain choices as storm slabs increase in size and likelihood.

Storm slabs are building over a widespread weak layer.

Confidence

High

  • We are confident the likelihood of avalanches will increase with the forecast weather.

Avalanche Summary

Several small wind slabs were triggered by skiers in the region on Thursday. These avalanches were triggered on northerly aspects in the alpine and treeline, they failed on the late January surface hoar layer mentioned in the snowpack summary.

Natural and skier triggered dry loose avalanches continue to be triggered in steep terrain.

Snowpack Summary

By Friday afternoon 30 to 40 cm of snow could overlie the late January surface hoar/crust layer. This new snow will be accompanied by moderate to strong southwest wind, meaning that the crust will likely remain on the surface on southerly aspects and deeper deposits will be found on north and east aspects. The surface hoar is largest on sheltered treeline and below treeline features.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Friday
Cloudy. 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • As the storm slab problem worsens, the easy solution is to choose more conservative terrain.
  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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.