Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 27th, 2026–Jan 28th, 2026

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

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, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Rossland, South Okanagan, North Okanagan.

Avalanche hazard remains low, its a good time to explore.

Use normal caution, verify conditions and apply good travel habits.

Confidence

High

We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no new avalanches reported in the past week.

Snowpack Summary

Isolated flurries have started to bury a layer of surface hoar over a crust that extends to mountain top on all aspects.

Several crust and facet layers are present deeper in the snowpack. These layers are not a concern at this time.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.