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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 8th, 2025–Jan 9th, 2025
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.

Periods of low danger can be a good time to increase your exposure and explore new terrain.

Use good travel habits and consider the consequences of any fall in steep terrain.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Observations in this region are limited. If you head into the backcountry, submit a MIN report to let us know what you see.

Snowpack Summary

Recent snowfall varies across the region. 10-40 cm of settling snow sits on small surface hoar or a thin crust in specific terrain.

A crust buried in early December is 50 to 85 cm deep. In some places there are weak facets above the crust, but it is not a current avalanche problem.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well settled.

The snowpack is 100-150 cm deep at treeline.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop winds dying off overnight. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. Light southwest ridgetop wind increasing to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Possible temperature inversion. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 10 cm of snow, possible hotspots of 20 cm. 35 to 45 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Temperature inversion breaks down. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 45 km/h northwest wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.