Bulletin d’avalanche

South Okanagan

Feb 17 – 18, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Wed
Thu
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
1 · Faible
Sous la limite
1 · Faible

Points saillants

Look for loose, soft snow in areas unaffected by recent winds. Continue to practice safe travel habits.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–1.5

    Recent flurries have added to the existing loose snow, increasing the potential for sluffs to entrain significant amounts of snow and travel faster and farther than expected.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm flurries Saturday morning continued into Sunday evening.

In exposed terrain at higher elevations, variable wind-affected surfaces are present. In contrast, soft, low-density snow persists in wind-sheltered areas, due to ongoing cold temperatures.

The upper snowpack is largely faceted, with a chance of preserved surface hoar layers in terrain sheltered from both wind and sun, particularly at treeline and below. While various sun crusts may exist on south-facing slopes.

The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Cloudy with isolated flurries, up to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Monday

Flurries tapering overnight, up to 5 cm snow.10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Increasing cloud. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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