Lizard-Flathead

New snow and strong winds are expected to build storm slabs on the recent rain crust. Be extra cautious in leeward areas where wind-deposited, "pillowy" snow maybe present.

Moderate - Due to the number of field observations

As much as 10-15 cm of snow is forecast for Sunday night along with strong strong winds and lowering freezing levels.Monday: Mix of sun and cloud. Strong west wind. Alpine Temperature -5. Freezing level 1000 m.Tuesday: Flurries. Accumulation 5-10 cm. Moderate to strong southwest wind. Alpine Temperature -5. Freezing level 1100m.Wednesday: Mix of sun and cloud. Moderate to strong west wind. Alpine temperature -5. Freezing level 1100m.

Large loose, wet avalanches were reported during last week's rain event. With the arrival of cooler temperatures on Saturday, reports indicate that the snow surface has refrozen and no new avalanche activity has been reported. As snow and wind load the old surface expect to see an increase in activity in the new storm snow.

Approximately 5 cm of moist snow overlies the crust that formed following the rain event on November 23rd. The crust is up to 10 cm thick and extends to mountain top elevations on all aspects. The snowpack below the crust is moist to ground. Rain has washed away much of the snow below treeline and in many areas there is not enough snow to produce avalanches.