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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 25th, 2025–Feb 26th, 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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: North Okanagan, Shuswap, South Okanagan.

Start with mellow terrain, and see how the recent snow is bonding before committing to steeper or larger features.The sun is starting to pack a punch, use extra caution around sunny slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Monday, north of Kamloops, explosives avalanche control produced a few small to large (up to size 2) avalanches in east and southeast facing treeline terrain. They all likely failed on a layer of facets that was buried in the recent storm.

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

Snowpack Summary

35 to 60 cm of settling snow sits atop atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar or facets in wind-sheltered areas.

Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 15 to 25 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline low -4 °C. Freezing level 1250 m.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. 15 to 25 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1750 m or higher.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind in the morning, getting lighter through the day. Freezing level 2500 m or higher.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level 2500 m. Possible below 0 °C temperatures at valley bottom in the morning.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Start with simple terrain and gather information before committing to bigger features.
  • Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Approximately 30 cm of recent snow has accumulated and is not bonding well to various underlying surfaces.

Areas that are exposed to the wind may have deeper, more reactive deposits of snow.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2