South Okanagan

Avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust is on the surface but this crust could pose a slip and fall hazard.

Use caution when travelling on steep slopes.

High

• We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Some small wet loose avalanches were reported on Friday but no slab avalanches have been reported in this region in several days.

A thick crust caps the snowpack on all aspects and elevations, it is not expected to significantly soften on Sunday.

A widespread crust buried earlier in March can be found down 30 to 50 cm. Layers of facets, crust, and surface hoar from February and January can be found just below this crust. We are not currently concerned about these layers.

The remainder of the snowpack is well settled and strong.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear skies. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow at treeline, rain at low elevations. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 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.
• Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.