Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.
Hazard may be Moderate in localized areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Sunday, numerous explosive triggered wind slabs up to size 2 were reported on steep slopes below alpine ridgetops.
NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of snow overlies a 10 to 15 cm crust. Beneath this is a moist upper snowpack.
The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with flurries, 0 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with flurries, 0 to 10 cm snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Small slabs may form in areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5