Avalanche forecast

South Coast Inland

Feb 11 – 12, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Continually assess conditions throughout the day.

Conditions will vary from aspect to aspect and from morning to afternoon.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wind slabs may remain rider triggerable on north and east aspects.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun exposed slopes when the snow surface is wet or moist.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

Over the last 3 days a few size 1 skier triggered wind slabs have been reported. These Avalanches occurred at treeline or in the alpine near ridge crests.

Several small natural cornice falls were also reported, details on these avalanches are limited.

Snowpack Summary

15 to 30 cm of recent snow sits over a crust/facet layer formed earlier this month. Deeper deposits will be found on north and east aspects and the crust may be on the surface on exposed ridges due to strong southerly wind. The snow surface is expected to become moist on sun exposed slopes during the day.

A widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 25 to 50 cm deep.

The mid to lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. Snowpack depth ranges from 150 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.

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