Avalanche Conditions Report #2 - VIDEO

Welcome to Episode 2 of the 2025/2026 Avalanche Conditions Report, brought to you by Whitewater Mountain Resort, Backcountry Skiing Canada, & State of the Snowpack.

Avalanche Canada Danger Rating:
Alpine: Considerable
Treeline: Moderate
Below Treeline: Low

Snowpack:
With almost one metre of storm snow over the past week, conditions have evolved from early season, and this snow has come in with favourable freezing levels and significant wind.
We've seen limited avalanche activity in the Whitewater area, with few natural avalanches and controlled avalanches up to size 1.5 with explosives.

Recent winds have formed wind slabs at treeline and above in exposed terrain and leeward features.

The snowpack is generally right side up with a number of rain crusts which have not been reacting in snowpack testing.

Forecast: 
Incoming storms through Christmas day could bring up to 30cm of new snow with winds and fluctuating freezing levels, so watch for new slab formation.
  We'll be back with Episode 3, and be sure to always check Avalanche Canada before heading into the backcountry!