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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 18th, 2026–Feb 19th, 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

Banff Yoho Kootenay, Banff, East Side 93N, Lake Louise, LLSA, Sunshine, West Side 93N, Field.

We are returning to the “Green Brick.” Snowpack conditions are relatively stable, with small loose snow avalanches as the primary concern. This could change quickly if we see any significant winds, as there is a lot of loose snow available for transport.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported today.

Snowpack Summary

20–30 cm of cold, dry snow sits at the top of the snowpack. Winds have been light, but expect some lee loading in the alpine. In isolated areas, the Jan 24 layer (surface hoar/crust) is down 20–40 cm at treeline and below – watch to see if this layer wakes up with the additional snow load. Below this, the snowpack is generally strong and well settled.

Weather Summary

The cooling trend will continue through the start of the weekend, with daytime highs around -10°C and overnight lows dropping as low as -25°C. Expect a mix of sun and cloud, with no precipitation over the next few days. Ridge winds will remain light to moderate.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Problems

Loose Dry

Loose Dry avalanches are the release of dry unconsolidated snow and typically occur within layers of soft snow near the surface of the snowpack. These avalanches start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-dry avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs.