South Okanagan

Watch for wind slab formation throughout the day with forecast snowfall, wind, and rising temperatures.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.

New snow will continue to gradually accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas. Approximately 20 cm may have accumulated by Friday afternoon.

Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Thursday Night

Cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.