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RegisterDec 18th, 2023–Dec 19th, 2023
Kootenay Boundary, Bonnington, Kootenay Pass, Rossland, South Okanagan, Moyie.
Maintain good travel habits even with the low hazard to avoid getting caught off guard.
On Sunday, a few small wet loose avalanches were reported on steep southerly features.
If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
A melt freeze crust is found on steep solar aspects, while in sheltered locations a dusting of snow overlies a layer of surface hoar. 30 to 60 cm of dry snow sits above a thick rain crust. In some areas below this crust is a preserved layer of surface hoar. Although this layer is present in isolated areas within the terrain, the crust above is strong enough to cap the weak layer. There have not been significant results on the layer during tests and there has been no recent avalanche activity attributed to this layer in the region.
Typical snowpack depths at treeline are 70 to 100 cm, and taper rapidly below treeline.
Monday Night
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, 1 to 2 cm accumulation, alpine wind southwest 40 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C, freezing level 1500 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with scattered flurries, 2 to 6 cm accumulation, alpine wind southwest 40 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C, freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, alpine wind west 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature 0°C, freezing level 1700 m.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, alpine wind west 40 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C, freezing level 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.