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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 23rd, 2026–Feb 24th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural and human triggered avalanches likely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Regions

North Rockies, Sugarbowl, East Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Tumbler.

Expect to see an increase in storm and wind slab avalanche activity as snow accumulates and the wind continues to blow over the next few days.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

There is no avalanche activity to report in the past few days.

Looking forward, wind slab and storm is avalanche activity is likely to increase as new snow accumulates and the wind picks up over the coming days.

If you do observe an avalanche please submit a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 25 cm of new snow has accumulated on top of a hard wind affected snow on all aspects, including lower elevations below treeline in some areas. This new snow is being redistributed by moderate to strong winds.

On some ridgetops, the wind stripped the snow in wind-exposed terrain down to the early-February melt-freeze crust. In wind-sheltered terrain, around 40 to 70 cm of snow sits on top of this crust. It seems well-bonded and is not considered a problem at this time.

The remainder of the snowpack is consolidated with no layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 2-5 cm of snow. 30-60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30-60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 15 to 30 cm of snow. 30-70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.


More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

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.