Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Mar 24 – 25, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Strong, gusty winds have likely created isolated pockets of reactive wind slabs at higher elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small amounts of recent snow have been redistributed by strong alpine winds in exposed terrain, creating deeper deposits in leeward or crossloaded terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.
  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations by posting a MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Variable amounts of light snow at higher elevations continue to accumulate atop a thick crust that caps the remainder of the snowpack across all aspects and elevations. Where on the surface, this crust is likely to soften with daytime warming or periods of sun. Moist snow is likely beneath the crust, and at lower elevations where temperatures remain above freezing.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 3 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

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