Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Jan 14 – 15, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Conditions are generally safe, but small wind slabs may be possible on steep slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Recently developed wind slabs may be slow to heal where a hard slab has formed over soft faceted snow.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • This is a good time for exploring terrain.
  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Small (size 1) slab avalanches were reported in wind-affected terrain on Saturday, and similar avalanches are still possible.

Snowpack Summary

Wind from various directions has impacted most open areas, redistributing the last available soft snow, even at lower elevations. This wind-affected snow rests on a variable interface with surface hoar or sun crusts. Below this, the snowpack is strong and bonded, with treeline snow depths averaging 150 to 200 cm.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

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