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RegisterJan 17th, 2026–Jan 18th, 2026
Kootenay Boundary, Purcells, Bonnington, Grohman, Kootenay Pass, Norns, Ymir, Crawford, Kokanee, Retallack, Valhalla.
Before committing to a slope, consider how far you would slide if you slipped on the crust.
No new avalanches were reported on Friday or Saturday.
A few small wet loose avalanches were observed on Thursday.
Avalanche activity is unlikely when there is a thick crust on the surface.
Surface hoar is growing and could be something to watch when we get more snow.
There is a crust on the surface on all aspects at all elevations. At higher elevations expect it to get thinner and less supportive.
A spotty surface hoar layer from early January is currently buried 50 to 100 cm. On south-facing slopes, this layer is a sun crust. This layer is dormant and not likely to produce avalanches.
The remaining snowpack is generally well-bonded, with multiple crust layers present.
Saturday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Sunday
Sunny. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Monday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.