Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Feb 9 – 10, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Heightened avalanche conditions exist in specific terrain features where deeper pockets of snow sit over weak layers in the upper snowpack.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wind slabs sit over a weak layer that could make them surprisingly reactive.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent reports of avalanches.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of recent snow blankets a variable upper snowpack with a number of weak interfaces.

Depending on aspect and elevation, the top 20 to 30 cm may contain one or two crust/facet layers formed in late January and early February. These layers are expected to become increasingly problematic as they get buried deeper.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no significant concerns.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.

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