Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Loose wet avalanches, although unlikely, may be possible at high elevations where snow has fallen overnight.
Avalanche forecast
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Mar 19 – 20, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Updated 6:55
Wet loose avalanches may be possible this morning in the alpine, they will become unlikely as the freezing level falls during the day.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High
- We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
Avalanche Summary
No new recent avalanches have been reported.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations by posting a MIN.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread crust has likely formed on all aspects and elevations above 1400 m. Below this, 10 to 30 cm of wet snow sits above another thick crust.
Below, the remainder of the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 30 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 4 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 20 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.