Avalanche forecast

Rossland

Feb 3 – 4, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Freezing levels are beginning to rise

Continue to make assessments as you travel, you may still find touchy conditions in specific locations

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Rising freezing levels may increase avalanche activity. There may be isolated pockets where a surface hoar layer still exists.

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

January 31 - February 2

  • No new avalanches

January 30

  • Numerous natural, human triggered, and explosive triggered avalanches have been reported throughout the region. All occurring on the mid-January buried surface hoar/facet/crust layer.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.

Snowpack Summary

15 to 25 cm of moist snow sits over a surface hoar and/or crust layer. This new snow was accompanied by southwest winds, meaning that the crust will likely remain on the surface on southerly aspects, while deeper deposits will be found on north and east aspects. The surface hoar is largest in sheltered treeline and below treeline features.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Check out this MIN for more details.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 3100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Use extra caution for areas that are experiencing rapidly warming temperatures for the first time.
  • The more the snowpack warms up and weakens, the more conservative your terrain selection should be.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

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