South Okanagan

New snow and wind continue to form fresh, reactive wind slabs in leeward terrain features at upper elevations.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. However, observations have been limited.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share any observations with the Mountain Information Network.

10 to 15 cm of new snow falls on moist surfaces at most elevations.

Within the upper snowpack, there may be a few layers up to 50 cm below the surface containing a combination of surface hoar, facets, or crusts. These layers appear to vary in their distribution and have not triggered recent avalanches, but they could become reactive in isolated areas as additional snow accumulates above them.

The remainder of the snowpack is well consolidated and generally stable.

Saturday Night
Cloudy. 1 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
• Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.