Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.
Cold and clear weather has largely preserved soft snow in areas unaffected by recent winds. Continue to practice safe travel habits.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
Surface hoar growth continues, along with the faceting of the upper snowpack with cold, clear, and dry weather. Variable wind-affected surfaces exist in exposed terrain, while soft, low-density snow exists elsewhere.
The upper snowpack is largely faceted with a chance of preserved surface hoar layers in terrain sheltered from wind and sun at treeline and below. While various sun crusts may exist on south-facing slopes.
The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 0 to 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.