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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 15th, 2025–Feb 16th, 2025

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

Regions

South Okanagan, Shuswap, North Okanagan.

Look for loose, soft snow in areas unaffected by recent winds. Continue to practice safe travel habits.

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

In exposed terrain at higher elevations, variable wind-affected surfaces are present. In contrast, soft, low-density snow persists in wind-sheltered areas, due to ongoing cold temperatures.

The upper snowpack is largely faceted, with a chance of preserved surface hoar layers in terrain sheltered from both wind and sun, particularly at treeline and below. While various sun crusts may exist on south-facing slopes.

The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with isolated flurries, trace to 5 cm. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with isolated flurries, up to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Monday

Flurries tapering overnight, another 5 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
  • 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.