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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 26th, 2025–Nov 27th, 2025

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

Regions

Northwest Coastal, Kitimat, Nass, Rupert, Seven Sisters, Shames, Stewart, Howson.

We have uncertainty in this region due to limited observations

Continuously assess conditions as you move through terrain

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

Several natural avalanches occurred during the recent storm. Avalanche observations have been limited since, you can help us out by sharing your observations in the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

The winter is off to a great start in the region!

Up to 60 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed on to west facing slopes by outflow(easterly) wind at all elevations.

A 2 to 10 cm thick rain crust can be found down 40 to 60 cm at 1400 m and below. This layer is currently not a concern.

Above treeline there is an above average snowpack depth of 200 cm. Snowpack depth tapers with elevation to around 30 cm at valley bottoms. Many early season hazards are just below the surface below treeline.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 5 to 20 km/h northeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at valley bottoms.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -1°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at valley bottoms.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow possible. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

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.