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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 2nd, 2025–Feb 3rd, 2025
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
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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

Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.

Use caution on exposed north and east facing slopes. Deeper deposits in wind loaded areas may be more reactive to human-triggering

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Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Reports in the area have been limited.

As the weather clears expect to see evidence of a natural avalanche cycle from within the storm on lee features. New storm slabs have bonded poorly to the surfaces below. Human-triggered avalanches remain possible on steep slopes.

Snowpack Summary

20 to 35 cm of storm snow blankets the area, expect to find deeper deposits in wind-loaded areas. Storm snow has not bonded well to the old snow surfaces below, which includes melt-freeze crusts on sun-exposed slopes, large surface hoar or facets on shaded slopes, and wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at ridgelines.

The lower snowpack is strong and bonded. Treeline snow depths average 100 to 150 cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mainly cloudy with 0 to 4 cm of snow. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries, 0 to 2 cm of snow. 5 to 15 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries, trace snow. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Wednesday

Clear. 5 to 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

The new snow has bonded poorly to underlying layers. You will find deeper deposits on northeast aspects due to wind loading during the storm. Be cautious as you transition into wind-loaded areas.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2