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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 20th, 2025–Feb 21st, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.

Watch for wind slab formation throughout the day with forecast snowfall, wind, and rising temperatures.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.

Snowpack Summary

New snow will continue to gradually accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas. Approximately 20 cm may have accumulated by Friday afternoon.

Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Anticipate wind slab formation with forecast snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2