Kootenay Boundary

There ought to be a fresh dusting of snow that fell Wednesday afternoon and evening. This is not expected to be enough to impact the avalanche danger on Thursday.

Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Friday

WEDNESDAY Night: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries / moderate south wind / alpine temperature -3 C / freezing level 1500 mTHURSDAY: Mainly cloudy with sunny breaks / light to moderate south wind / alpine temperature 2 C / freezing level 2000 mFRIDAY: Flurries, accumulation 5-10 cm at upper elevations / moderate to strong south wind / alpine temperature 1 C / freezing level 2000 mSATURDAY: Flurries, accumulation 5-10 cm / moderate to strong south wind / alpine temperature -1 C / freezing level 1700 m

There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.

There may be 5-10 cm of new snow at upper elevations that has been redistributed by southwesterly winds. This sits on dry snow on north aspects above 2000 m and a crust or moist snow on all other aspects. At lower elevations, expect to see a supportive crust on or near the surface if there is a good overnight freeze. This crust sits above a largely moist or wet snowpack.