Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Apr 5 – 6, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Verify conditions as you move through terrain.

Small wind slabs are present in the alpine and wet loose avalanches will be likely on steep, sun-affected slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small wind slabs exist in the alpine and are most likely to trigger where they overlie a crust.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small wet loose avalanches are likely on steep slopes during periods of warming and strong sun.

Avalanche Summary

On Friday, several explosive triggered small (size 1) wind slab avalanches where reported near Kelowna.

NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20 cm of recent snow overlies a 10 to 15 cm crust. On solar aspects, a crust exists on the surface. Beneath this is a moist upper snowpack.

The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.

Confidence

Moderate

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Clear. 10 to 15 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level rising to 3000 m.

Sunday

Sunny with late afternoon cloud cover. 15 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

Monday

Cloudy with snow and rain 5 to 10 cm. 20 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.

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