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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 8th, 2026–Feb 9th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Coast Inland, Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, Stein, Taseko.

Look for signs of active wind transport, and recent wind loading at higher elevations. Wind slabs may be small, but reactive.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

A large avalanche was observed on Sunday to have stepped down in the Cayoosh area. This may have failed within the recent snow, and stepped down to a deeper weak layer. Check out the full MIN here.

Reports from Saturday indicated reactivity to human triggers, producing size 1 avalanches primarily in loaded, lee features.

Snowpack Summary

Recent snowfall has totaled 10-25 cm, tapering to a rain-soaked surface below about 1500 m. New snow has accumulated over a widespread crust, and wind-affected dry snow on north-facing slopes above 2200 m.

The thick late-January crust and facets are buried around 50 cm deep. This layer may be a concern in very shallow areas, or for step down avalanches.

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

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

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.