Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Bonnington, Grohman, Kokanee, Kootenay Boundary, Kootenay Pass, Norns, North Okanagan, Rossland, South Okanagan, Valhalla, Ymir.
It's a good time to explore more complex terrain, start your day early and end early.
Be sure to verify conditions before committing to steep slopes and back off if the snow is wet and slushy.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche reports, but observations are very limited.
If you're heading into the backcountry, please share what you see on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of recent snow may be found on northerly aspects in the alpine.
A typical spring diurnal pattern is in effect: daytime warming moistens the upper snowpack, while overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations.
Lower elevations may not refreeze and are experiencing an all-melt, no freeze scenario and melting out quickly.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 gusting to 35 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
Friday
Sunny. 10 to 15 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud. Mostly light ridge wind west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
- Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanche activity may increase with sunshine and rising freezing levels.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5