Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Feb 10 – 11, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanche hazard is low.

Continually assess as you travel, and watch for isolated pockets of wind slab in lee terrain features.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small wind slabs have formed over a crust. Pockets of wind affected snow can be found directly lee of high points and ridges.

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

A widespread surface crust is found at treeline and above, with isolated pockets of wind affected snow above it in lee terrain features.

Below this, moist snow is starting to refreeze, and depending on aspect and elevation, the top 20 to 30 cm may contain one or two crust/facet layers. These layers are expected to become increasingly problematic as they get buried deeper.

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

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °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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