South Okanagan
Danger d’avalanche
Points saillants
Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Saturday.
NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 15 cm crust overlies a moist upper snowpack.
The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Weather Summary
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.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- 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.