South Okanagan

Avalanche danger will rise as new snow accumulates atop a widespread crust.

Moderate

• We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
• We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

A thick crust currently caps the snowpack across all aspects and elevations. This crust is likely to soften with daytime warming. Moist snow is likely beneath the crust, and at lower elevations where temperatures remain above freezing.

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

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Trace amounts of snow or rain at treeline. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Tuesday
Cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. Trace amounts of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. Trace amounts of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.