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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 8th, 2026–Feb 9th, 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.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Jasper, Brazeau, Churchill, Cirrus-Wilson, Fryatt, Icefields, Maligne, Marmot, Miette Lake, Pyramid.

As we head into what looks to be a prolonged period of little change, remember that small avalanches can still happen at a low hazard rating.

Climbers and skiers should stay vigilant in terrain that could amplify the consequences of being caught in one.

Confidence

High

  • We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

Avalanche Summary

Numerous wet loose avalanches to size 2 were observed on February 4 and 5th throughout Jasper National Park. Most occurred on solar aspects below tree line, but several were also observed in the alpine on solar aspects.

Weather Summary

Monday

Cloudy with sunny periods.

Precipitation: Nil.

Alpine temperature: High -9 °C.

Ridge wind southwest: 15-30 km/h.

Freezing level at valley bottom.

Tuesday

Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries.

Precipitation: Trace.

Alpine temperature: Low -10 °C, High -8 °C.

Ridge wind southwest: 15 km/h gusting to 45 km/h.

Freezing level at valley bottom.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud.

Precipitation: Nil.

Alpine temperature: Low -12 °C, High -9 °C.

Ridge wind west: 10-20 km/h.

Freezing level at valley bottom.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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.