South Okanagan

Wind slabs may be farther downslope than usual and on all aspects due to strong wind from various directions. Caution around ridgetops and rollovers where triggering is possible.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

There were no new avalanches to report in the last few days.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share any observations with the Mountain Information Network.

10 to 20 cm of recent snow overlies wind-affected surfaces or old settling storm snow. Recent strong wind has scoured south-exposed slopes and alpine features.

There are a couple of layers of surface hoar/facets or a crust that may be buried 20 to 45 cm deep. These layers have been mostly dormant, but they may become active in isolated areas where a sufficient slab forms overtop.

The remainder of the snowpack is well consolidated.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Sunday

Sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Monday

Mostly sunny. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
• Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
• Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.