Avalanche forecast

Coquihalla

Feb 6 – 7, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Avalanche hazard is low, though a widespread surface crust may soften at times.

Maintain good travel habits, and back off steep terrain if moist or wet surface snow is observed.

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

    Cornices are overhanging. Warm temperatures, and even brief periods of sun may be enough to trigger them. Reduce exposure to overhead hazards if where you are travelling is being influenced by strong solar radiation.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the area.

Snowpack Summary

A widespread crust has formed on the surface. Above 1800 m this crust overlies a rapidly settling upper snowpack.

Below this, a variable (robust to breakable) crust sits over a facet layer at treeline and above.

The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Snowpack depth ranges between 100 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.

Friday
Sunny. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 20 cm of snowat treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm snow at treeline. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.

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