Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.
Look for loose, soft snow in areas unaffected by recent winds. Continue to practice safe travel habits.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
In exposed terrain at higher elevations, variable wind-affected surfaces are present. In contrast, soft, low-density snow persists in wind-sheltered areas, due to ongoing cold temperatures.
The upper snowpack is largely faceted, with a chance of preserved surface hoar layers in terrain sheltered from both wind and sun, particularly at treeline and below. While various sun crusts may exist on south-facing slopes.
The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Cloudy with isolated flurries, trace to 5 cm. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with isolated flurries, up to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
Flurries tapering overnight, another 5 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Tuesday
Sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
In areas that accumulate over 15 cm of fresh flurries, thin slabs may begin to show reactivity. Watch for sluffing, loose dry snow may be easily triggered in steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2