The Shuswap Lake level rise has further increased to 6.8cm (2.7 in) during the past 24 hours. Mild temperatures allowed the snow melt to continue while the runoff from the saturated soil of the lower mountains is still ongoing. However, as colder temperatures starting tonight, the runoff should slow down before the weekend and lake levels may drop again by early next week.
There is a short cold snap coming to the Shuswap, followed by potential snowfall well into next week. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing tonight and continue to drop as low as -7°C (19F) by Sunday night. Expect dense fog along lakes and larger rivers in the Shuswap. Watch out for for black ice or slippery roads into the weekend.

While the unusual mild temperatures are quickly coming to an end, the mountain snowpack has lost another 10 cm (4 in) of depth today. The top mountain snow layer is likely wet, sticky, and even slushy at some places. However, temperatures are expected to drop back into below freezing tonight and may reach negative double digits as soon as Saturday night, converting the wet snow surface into an icy crust.
A new round of on and off mountain snowfall should start Friday night to last at least well into next week. If you are sledding in the mountains, keep in mind that under the new snow may sit a slippery icy crust. Avoid carving circles into steep mountain slopes, as the new snow layer may break off easily.

Shuswap Mountains Sledding Trails, Cabins, Parking, etc. (First Draft: Eagle Valley; more to come soon)

Update 2021-12-01:
- Added up-to-date avalanche danger ratings to the mobile version

Update 2021-11-04:
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