Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun exposed slopes when the snow surface is wet or moist.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 11 – 12, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
7:00 Update Continually assess conditions throughout the day.
Conditions will vary from aspect to aspect and from morning to afternoon.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
- We are uncertain about how quickly the snowpack will recover and gain strength.
Avalanche Summary
Several small, wet loose avalanches were observed by our field team near Mt Cain on Tuesday. These avalanches released naturally on sun exposed slopes.
No other avalanches have been reported in the past couple days.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 35 cm of recent snow overlies a thick and widespread crust. The snow surface is expected to become moist on sun exposed slopes during the day.
There is very little snow below treeline.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 4 mm of rain at treeline. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.