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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 16th, 2026–Feb 17th, 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.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

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

Carefully assess steep terrain for wind slab before committing.

Seek out sheltered terrain for the best and safest riding.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the past 5 days, but observations have been limited.

Cracking was observed in wind loaded features near treeline around Mt. Washington.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 20 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong westerly wind has formed deep deposits on leeward slopes but may have scoured the surface back to a crust on windward terrain.

The remainder of the snowpack is well settled.

The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 85 to 130 cm, there is very little snow below treeline.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.

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.