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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 12th, 2026–Feb 13th, 2026

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

Regions

South Coast Inland, Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, Stein, Taseko.

Assess steep north facing slopes for wind slab before committing.

Dry snow can still be found on high north facing terrain, but this is also where avalanche hazard may linger.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

Small skier triggered wind slab and dry loose avalanches continue to be reported in the region. These avalanches have generally occurred in steep terrain in the alpine and treeline.

On Wednesday one of these wind slabs propagated surprisingly wide, up to 120 m. The slab was only 10 to 15 cm thick.

Snowpack Summary

15 to 30 cm of recent snow sits over a thin crust, formed earlier this month. A new crust may be found on steep southerly aspects and all aspects at low elevations.

A widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 30 to 60 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. Snowpack depth at treeline is around 150 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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.