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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 31st, 2026–Feb 1st, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies, Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.

Take time to identify potential areas of wind-affected snow before moving into steep terrain.

Small and isolated wind slabs could linger at upper elevations.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 10 cm of snow now overlies the late January surface hoar/crust layer. This new snow has been accompanied by strong to extreme west wind, meaning that the crust is still on the surface on southerly aspects and deeper deposits will be found on east aspects.

The surface is moist at lower elevations. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Check out this MIN from the AvCan field team in South York last Friday.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Up to 2 cm of snow or rain at treeline late in the day. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.

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.