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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 29th, 2024–Jan 30th, 2024

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

Regions

South Okanagan, Shuswap, North Okanagan.

Continue to choose conservative terrain.

We have some uncertainty in how long it will take for the snowpack to gain strength.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Several wet loose and wet slabs up to size 2 have been reported in the region. These avalanches have generally been triggered naturally at treeline.

Snowpack Summary

Elevated freezing levels have moistened the upper snowpack to mountain top.

A layer of facets formed during the mid January cold snap sits 30-50 cm deep. Another weak layer consisting of a crust and facets is down 50 to 100 cm.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally strong and well bonded.

 

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with light rain expected, south alpine wind 40 to 70 km/h, freezing level around 2600 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with light rain expected, southwest alpine wind 15 to 35 km/h, freezing level around 2300 m.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud with light rain possible, southeast alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, freezing level rising to 2500 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with up to 5 mm of rain expected, southeast alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level rising to 2300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Keep in mind that wet avalanches can be destructive due to their high density.

Problems

Wet Slabs

Wet Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) that is generally moist or wet when the flow of liquid water weakens the bond between the slab and the surface below (snow or ground). They often occur during prolonged warming events and/or rain-on-snow events. Wet Slabs can be very unpredictable and destructive.