Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Bonnington, Grohman, Kokanee, Kootenay Boundary, Kootenay Pass, Norns, Retallack, Rossland, South Okanagan, Valhalla, Whatshan, Ymir.
A surface crust has made for generally safe avalanche conditions.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
A few small (size 1) wet loose avalanches were reported on Monday.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of snow can be found above a widespread melt-freeze crust. Surfaces may melt on sun-exposed slopes throughout the day.
The snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow. 35 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.