Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Feb 9 – 10, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Higher elevations may hold dry, wind affected snow - watch for wind slabs near ridgelines.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    New snow accumulations in high alpine areas may remain reactive to human triggers. This problem won't exist where a crust exists on the surface.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported, however a small natural cycle may have taken place at higher elevations with new snow/wind/rain.

Snowpack Summary

Light snow continues to fall at higher elevations, reaching 10-35 cm total. Rain will likely affect saturated snow/ground at lower elevations.

Average treeline snow depth is 70 to 150 cm. The snowpack tapers rapidly with elevation, especially on sun-facing slopes.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 to 2 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Monday
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 25 to 30 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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