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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 26th, 2024–Nov 27th, 2024
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
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

Early season observations and data remain limited. Carefully assess local conditions and adjust your plans based on ongoing evaluations.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

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

Snowpack Summary

Wind-affected surfaces exist in exposed terrain at upper elevations. While 30 to 40 cm of settling snow can still be found in wind-sheltered terrain.

Down roughly 40 to 70 cm from the surface at treeline, a crust buried in early November exists. Reports suggest that weak faceted crystals or surface hoar may exist on top of the crust in some areas.

Various melt-freeze crusts can be found at the base of the snowpack, which are not concerning avalanche layers at the moment.

Snow depths at treeline are roughly 120 to 160 cm.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Lingering wind slabs may persist in the alpine, particularly around ridgetops or in steep, unsupported terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2