Clearwater-Gold-Jordan-North Okanagan-Shuswap-Whatshan — Avalanche Forecast

A cornice fall triggered a subsequent size 2 wind slab on a north-facing alpine slope on Saturday.A few small (size 1) wet loose avalanches were reported on Wednesday, triggered by skiers on sun-exposed slopes.With continued high freezing levels and moderate precipitation in the forecast, we may see avalanche conditions become more reactive on Monday.

5 to 15 mm of rain is expected to fall below 2000 m overnight and through Monday, with some areas possibly receiving as much as 20+ mm. Above the rain line, new snow will likely be forming reactive new wind slabs on lee north through easterly slopes.Below the rain line, a melt-freeze crust caps the snowpack, which may melt, turning the surface wet or moist, and creating the potential for wet loose sluffing.Crusts from late March are buried 20 to 80 cm deep, elevation and aspect dependent.The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong with no additional layers of concern.