Lizard-Flathead

Before committing to a slope, consider how far you would slide if you slipped on the crust.

High

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

A few small wet loose avalanches were reported on Thursday.

A crust has formed on the surface making avalanche activity unlikely.

A natural avalanche cycle occurred at the beginning of the week with many avalanches (size 1-2) on all aspects and elevations.

A crust or moist snow exists on the surface at most elevations due to recent rain and warm temperatures. Below this, the upper snowpack is slowly drying out with colder temperatures.

There are multiple crusts in the mid and lower snowpack, and it is generally dense and well-settled.

The average snowpack depth at treeline is roughly 150 to 200 cm.

Saturday Night
Clear skies. 15 to 30 km/h variable direction ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h variable direction ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday
Mostly sunny. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °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.
• This is a good time for exploring terrain.
• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.