Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 17 – 18, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

New snow will improve ski quality in sheltered areas.

Pay attention to wind slabs developing throughout the day on Tuesday.

Avoid confined terrain where small avalanches can have greater consequences.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

    New snow and variable wind direction will combine to create wind slabs on all aspects. These new slabs will be easily triggered by people.

  • Loose Dry

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

    New snow will sluff easily from old snow surfaces.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

Small cornice and loose/dry avalanche activity has been reported along the icefields parkway over the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

10-20 cm of soft snow in sheltered locations overlie various melt freeze crusts and older wind affected snow, or a patchy surface hoar layer below treeline. The midpack is generally dense and well consolidated with basal facets in many areas.

Weather Summary

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Central to Southern Alberta including Jasper. General snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected with 15 cm likely on sections of the Icefields Parkway. Snow will accumulate late Monday and taper off Tuesday evening. During the storm, winds will shift through the South to North-East and then back to a Westerly flow.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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