Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Badshot-Battle, Central Selkirk, Dogtooth, Goat, Gold, North Okanagan, Retallack, Shuswap, South Columbia, South Okanagan, Valhalla, West Purcell, Whatshan.
Watch for wind slab formation on steep, wind-affected slopes.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche activity has been reported since last weekend when various ski resorts in the region reported a few explosive-controlled avalanches.
Observations remain limited this early in the season. If you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
Small amounts of new snow have accumulated across most areas, burying a variety of surfaces. These include firm, wind-affected snow at higher elevations or exposed terrain. In wind-sheltered terrain and at lower elevations, surface hoar crystals may exist below the new snow.
A crust buried in early November exists approximately 50 to 100 cm below the surface, with a higher prevalence in the forecast region's eastern areas, in the Selkirk mountains.
The bottom of the snowpack contains several old, hard melt-freeze crusts from October.
Snow depths at treeline are roughly 80 to 150 cm, and decrease rapidly at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature o °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may exist at high elevations, particularly around ridgetops or in steep, unsupported terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2