Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Mar 29 – 30, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers at upper elevations.

Watch for reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers at upper elevations.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Strong solar radiation may trigger small wet loose avalanches.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

On Friday, several small naturally triggered wind slabs up to size 1 were reported in isolated locations below ridgetops.

NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 10 cm of recent snow overlies a wet, rain-soaked upper snowpack. Expect a surface crust to form on clear nights.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Clear skies. 5 to 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Sunday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.

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