Avalanche forecast

South Okanagan

Mar 25 – 26, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Assess steep or extreme terrain for wind slab before committing.

Small wind slabs could be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small but reactive wind slabs could be triggered in exposed terrain. Small avalanches could be hazardous in extreme terrain.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

On Tuesday, small thin wind slabs were reactive to ski cutting.

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Snowpack Summary

By Thursday morning 10 to 20 cm of storm snow could be found at higher elevations. This snow will have been redistributed by south and west wind, forming deeper deposits on north and east aspects. The atmospheric river crust exists below this storm snow.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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