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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 25th, 2024–Feb 26th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kootenay Boundary, North Okanagan, Rossland, Shuswap, South Okanagan.

Keep in mind the buried weak layer, it is still able to be triggered by riders.

The best riding will be found in places sheltered from the wind.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday there were a few small wind slabs triggered by riders near Kelowna.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 15 cm of recent snow is being redistributed by the wind at treeline and above. At low elevations, a thin crust can be found which is more prominent on slopes facing the sun.

The widespread crust buried in early February is buried down 40 to 60 cm and has sugary facets on top.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 35 to 65 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Monday

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly clear with up to 5 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 55 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
  • Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.
  • Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent new snow has formed wind slabs at treeline and above. Avoid wind-loaded areas.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Persistent Slabs

A crust from early February with sugary facets on top has remained rider-triggerable.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 2.5