Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Feb 1 – 2, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Expect storm slabs to be much more reactive at upper elevations.

Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

    Wet loose avalanches become less likely after rain has soaked the upper snowpack.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    Reactive storm slabs may form at upper elevations.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.

Avalanche Summary

A natural avalanche cycle has likely occurred at upper elevations over the past couple days.

Snowpack Summary

Snow is moist or rain soaked to mountain tops. The recent snow overlies a hard crust.

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

Snowpack depth ranges between 70 to 175 cm at treeline elevations.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 30 cm of snow above 1400 m (rain below). 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Sunday
Cloudy. 20 to 30 cm of snow above 1300 m (rain below). 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Monday
Cloudy. 30 to 40 cm of snow above 1400 m (rain below). 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.

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