Avalanche forecast

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Jan 21 – 22, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Another sunny and warm day on Wednesday. Watch for wet loose snow sluffing on steep sunny slopes with the afternoon warming.

Confidence

High

  • Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Avalanche Summary

There is no avalanche activity to report from the last two days.

Conditions are spring-like: If daytime warming weakens the surface crust, wet loose avalanches may become possible on steep slopes facing the sun.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear skies. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 5-15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and clouds. 5-10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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