Lizard-Flathead

The wind has rearranged the new snow and created deeper spots, which is where you're more likely to trigger a slab.

Seek out sheltered slopes for the best and safest riding.

On Saturday and Sunday, several small storm slabs and dry loose avalanches were triggered near Fernie. There were also reports of shooting cracks in open areas in the trees from the Lizard Range.

Up to 15 cm of snow fell on the weekend accompanied by strong southwest wind forming larger deposits on north and east aspects.

Buried down 25 to 35 cm in sheltered areas is a layer of surface hoar that hasn't been reactive so far.

The bottom of the snowpack is generally expected to be well-settled and stable. Total snow depths vary from 100 to 150 cm at treeline.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 40 to 70 cm of snow. 50 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Thursday

Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.