South Okanagan

Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

No new avalanches were reported on Saturday.

NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.

10 to 15 cm crust overlies a moist upper snowpack.

The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.

Sunday Night

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 15 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• 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.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.