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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 12th, 2025–Feb 13th, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
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.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Okanagan, Shuswap, North Okanagan.

While the snowpack is generally stable and conditions are great for riding, be mindful of wind slabs at higher elevations and loose snow avalanches on steep slopes unaffected by wind or sun.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

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

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar growth continues, along with the faceting of the upper snowpack with cold, clear, and dry weather. Variable wind-affected surfaces exist in exposed terrain, while soft, low-density snow exists elsewhere.

The upper snowpack is largely faceted with a chance of weak surface hoar layers in terrain sheltered from wind and sun at treeline and below and various sun crusts on south-facing slopes.

The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 1 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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.