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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 24th, 2024–Nov 25th, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Columbia, South Okanagan, West Purcell, Badshot-Battle, Goat, Gold, North Okanagan, Retallack, Valhalla, Whatshan.

Be cautious of wind slabs on all aspects near ridgelines. Remember recent wind directions have varied.

Sheltered terrain features will hold the best riding conditions.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Observations remain limited this early in the season. if you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network!

On Saturday explosive control produced several wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5 on south facing slopes.

Snowpack Summary

Light snowfall continues to fall over wind affected snow in exposed areas, and up to 30 cm of settling snow in sheltered terrain.

A weak layer consisting of a crust, facets, or surface hoar is buried 30- 70 cm deep. Observations are limited this early in the season. While the extent and reactivity are not fully understood, we have not had recent reports of avalanches or test results on this layer.

Treeline snowpack depth is around 120 to 160 cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with flurries, up to 5 cm of snow possible. Ridgetop winds 30 km/h from the southwest. Freezing levels to valley bottom with treeline temperatures around -8°C.

Monday

Cloudy with snowfall, heaviest in the south of the region, with up to 10 cm possible. 20-30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Freezing levels rise to 1000 m, treeline temperatures reach -4 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing levels rise to 1000 m, treeline temperatures reach -4 °C.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing levels remain at valley bottom, with treeline temperatures around -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.