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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 21st, 2022–Dec 22nd, 2022
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
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.

Assess for wind slabs in steep terrain prior to committing. Any injury or delay could lead to severe consequences during cold weather.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Riders triggered a few small (size 1) avalanches at treeline and alpine elevations on Tuesday, likely failing within recent snow.

Please consider submitting a MIN report if you head into the backcountry.

Snowpack Summary

Around 10 cm of recent snow may drift into isolated pockets of wind slab with light, variable wind. Soft snow prevails in sheltered terrain. The snowpack is faceted, with roughly 100 cm found at treeline.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear skies with no precipitation, 10 km/h northeast wind, treeline temperature -27 °C.

Thursday

Increasing clouds with no precipitation, 20 km/h southeast wind, treeline temperature -22 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -15 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 15 cm, 20 to 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Pockets of wind slab may be found in steep terrain near ridges.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5