Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Storm snow and strong wind are forming reactive slabs. Expect the largest and most reactive slabs in wind affected terrain.
Avalanche forecast
View on mapNorthwest Inland
Jan 10 – 11, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
Highlights
Carefully verify conditions .
Avalanche hazard is expected to increase throughout the day. Choose low consequence terrain and be prepared to dial back your objective.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
- Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.
- Uncertainty is due to how the snowpack will react to the forecast weather.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous size 1.5 to 2 avalanches were reported on Wednesday but details are limited. In general, observations are limited in this region.
If you're headed into the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy. 15 to 20 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy. 15 to 20 cm of snow at treeline, rain below. 50 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Monday
Cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow at treeline, rain below. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Don't let storm day fever lure you into consequential terrain.
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
- Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.