Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Gold, Jordan, North Columbia, North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Columbia, South Okanagan, Whatshan.
Watch for surface snow losing cohesion. Rocks will warm fastest and become likely trigger points for wet avalanches.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported recently.
Small pockets of wind slab may be found on high elevation slopes near ridgelines, and small wet loose avalanches are possible in areas that see strong sun.
Snowpack Summary
Dry snow may exist on high elevation north-facing slopes. A crust exists elsewhere, including to mountain top on south facing slopes. Below the crust the snowpack is isothermal.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 2200 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Loose wet avalanches will be most likely on south facing slopes as temperatures rise.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5