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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 28th, 2026–Jan 29th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Regions

Cariboos, South Columbia, Blue River, Jordan, North Monashee, North Selkirk, Badshot-Battle, Central Selkirk, Goat, Gold, Valhalla, Whatshan.

Assess for small but reactive storm slabs.

New snow may quickly form small storm slabs over surface hoar that could be hazardous in steep or extreme terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are confident about new snow amounts, but uncertain about whether slabs will form.

Avalanche Summary

Over the past 2 days several dry loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported in steep, north facing terrain. These avalanches were triggered naturally and by skiers.

Snowpack Summary

By Thursday afternoon up to 20 cm of snow could overlie the late January surface hoar/crust layer. This new snow will be accompanied by southwest wind meaning that the crust will likely remain on the surface on southerly aspects and deeper deposits will be found on north and east aspects. The surface hoar is largest on sheltered treeline and below treeline features.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday
Cloudy. 3 to 6 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 20 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-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.