Forecast from Environment Canada:
Today: Snow ending this morning then cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers late this afternoon. Snow level rising to 1100 metres this afternoon. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 9. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight: A few rain showers changing to snow after midnight. Snow level 1200 metres lowering to valley bottom after midnight. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low zero.
Tomorrow: A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of snow early in the morning then 60 percent chance of rain showers in the morning. High 6. UV index 3 or moderate.
For more information see Environment Canada.
Construction and road conditions from DriveBC @ 7:30 am:
Highway 1
East to Golden: Slushy. Slippery sections.
West to Sicamous: Slushy. Slippery sections.
Highway 23
North: Slushy. Slippery sections.
South: Slushy. Slippery sections.
For more information see DriveBC.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort Snow Report @ 7:30 am:
New snow: 5 cm
Base depth: 260 cm
Season total: 948 cm
Temp on top of the Ripper: -8C
Avalanche Report from Parks Canada for Glacier National Park:
Issued Thursday
“It’s a good time to use caution in the backcountry. We’ve been spoilt this winter with few concerns from persistent weak layers. This has now changed, with the Feb 22 surface hoar/suncrust layer lurking at a depth that can be triggered by people.”
Alpine: Considerable
Treeline: Moderate
Below treeline: Moderate
For more information visit Parks Canada
Avalanche Report from Avalanche Canada for South Columbias:
Issued Wednesday
“A spicy 🌶️ persistent slab problem is not showing any signs of letting up. Don’t get complacent about considerable danger. Avalanches have been large and human triggering remains likely.”
Alpine: Considerable
Treeline: Considerable
Below treeline: Considerable
For more information visit Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Report from Avalanche Canada for North Columbias:
Issued Wednesday
“A spicy 🌶️ persistent slab problem is not showing any signs of letting up. Don’t get complacent about considerable danger. Avalanches have been large and human triggering remains likely.”
Alpine: Considerable
Treeline: Considerable
Below treeline: Considerable
For more information visit Avalanche Canada