Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Mar 29 – 30, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch for small, isolated pockets of wind slab at upper elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small, isolated pockets of wind slab could be found at upper elevations.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity.

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Snowpack Summary

Approximately 10 cm of snow overlies a thick, supportive crust extending to mountaintops. At higher elevations, southwesterly winds have stripped surfaces back to the crust and formed isolated pockets of wind slab.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly clear skies. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
  • Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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