South Okanagan

Hazard may be Moderate in localized areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.

On Sunday, numerous explosive triggered wind slabs up to size 2 were reported on steep slopes below alpine ridgetops.

NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.

Up to 10 cm of snow overlies a 10 to 15 cm crust. Beneath this is a moist upper snowpack.

The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with flurries, 0 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with flurries, 0 to 10 cm snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.