Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Feb 23 – 24, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Watch for signs of instability and investigate the bond of the new snow to the old surface.Back down from terrain where a small avalanche could push you into a terrain trap.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2

    Approximately 30 cm of recent snow has accumulated and is not be bonding well to various underlying surfaces.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small human triggered avalanches of the new snow over the old surface are being reported in the alpine and at treeline on all aspects.

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

Snowpack Summary

30 cm of new snow continues to accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas.

Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with up to 7 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and cloud with flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.

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