Lizard-Flathead

Avalanches aren’t expected, but firm surfaces and slip and slide potential are making backcountry travel challenging

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern; little change is expected for several days.

There are no new avalanche observations. Avalanche activity is considered unlikely until the current weather pattern shifts.

A firm surface crust caps the snowpack, softening slightly each day from direct sunshine.

Deeper in the snowpack, a handful of crust layers persist, though none are affecting stability at this time. The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled. The average snowpack depth at treeline is 150 to 200 cm.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -19 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.