Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Dec 27 – 28, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

New snow will be more likely to avalanche in areas which have been affected by the wind.

Seek out areas with soft powder snow on the surface.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Avoid areas near ridgelines that feel "drum like" or hollow.Alpine-like features at treeline that are cross-loaded will be a concern.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Limited avalanche activity has been reported over the last 3 days. Avalanche activity may be ongoing in specific wind affected terrain with continued snowfall and strong wind, however, the expected size remains small.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine terrain is heavily wind-affected, while sheltered areas have settling snow from recent storms.

A mix of weak layers exist below, with facets, surface hoar, and crusts present in the upper 40 cm of the snowpack.

Neighbouring regions have reported avalanches on these layers.

Mild temperatures may help the snowpack gain strength.

Treeline snow depths vary from 50-140 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with flurries. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

Sunday

Partly cloudy with flurries. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

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