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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 5th, 2026–Jan 6th, 2026

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

Regions

North Columbia, Clearwater, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Clemina, Renshaw, Robson.

Storm slabs will be deepest and most reactive in places the wind has blown the snow into deeper deposits.

Confidence

Moderate

  • Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.

Avalanche Summary

Jan 4

  • A few small (up to size 1.5) avalanches were reported in the region on northerly aspects in the alpine and at treeline.

Snowpack Summary

The upper 30 to 60 cm of the snow pack is an accumulation of snow from the last few days, with up to 15 cm more falling throughout the day.

Moderate southwesterly winds will redistribute the recent storm snow, continuing to build slabs that are likely to be deeper and more reactive on wind-loaded lee slopes near ridgetops.

The prominent mid-December crust is buried up to 110 cm deep and extends to 2200 m. Triggering the crust is considered unlikely, except with large loads or in thin snowpack areas.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.


More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
  • Use increased caution at all elevations. Storm snow is forming touchy slabs.
  • Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.

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.