Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 26th, 2026–Jan 27th, 2026

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural and human triggered avalanches likely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

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 unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

Under current conditions, a fall in steep terrain poses a greater risk than avalanches.

Confidence

High

We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

A hard surface crust caps a moist and well-settled snowpack.

Treeline snow depth is 80 to 120 cm.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 25 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 mm of rain at treeline. 50 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Wednesday
Cloudy. 25 to 60 cm of snow above 1200 m, rain below. 50 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Thursday
Cloudy. 40 to 100 mm of rain at treeline, snow above 1800 m. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.