Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.
Localized danger may exist on steep slopes with wet snow.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Wednesday a few small wet loose avalanches were observed on sun-exposed slopes.
Looking forward, wet loose avalanches will become more likely as skies clear and the freezing level rises.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 10 cm of fresh snow on Thursday night will become wet with rising freezing levels and sun exposure. The upper snowpack consists of various melt-freeze layers and the lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Cloudy with clearing skies in the afternoon. Light southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
Saturday
Sunny. Light wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Sunday
Sunny. Light wind. Treeline temperature +8 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Wet avalanches are possible on steep slopes when fresh snow is exposed to heat or sun.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5