Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Jan 28 – 29, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Assess steep lines before committing.

Small, isolated wind slabs are reactive due to the surface hoar beneath them.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Isolated pockets of wind slab over surface hoar have been observed in the region.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

On Monday the recent snow produce sluffing in steep terrain and a few small, isolated wind slabs.

Snowpack Summary

A layer of surface hoar on a crust is on the surface or buried by up to 10 cm of recent low density snow. The exception to this is exposed alpine features that have been wind scoured.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
  • Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.

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