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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 6th, 2026–Feb 7th, 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, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies, Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.

Watch for unstable slabs on isolated terrain features where pockets of deeper snow sit over a weak layer.

Confidence

High

  • We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

Avalanche Summary

In the warm temperatures on Wednesday, small natural and skier-triggered loose wet avalanches were reported on solar aspects.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Surfaces are a mix of refrozen crust and moist snow.

5 to 10 cm of previously wind-affected snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust, ranging in thickness from 5 to 20 cm, with facets below. In wind-sheltered terrain, surface hoar may be present on top of the crust. This layer is expected to become a concern as it gets buried deeper.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no significant concerns.

Weather Summary

Friday Night
Partly cloudy. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level dropping 3000 to 2000 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m. Freezing level 2000 m.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 20 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

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.