Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Lizard-Flathead.
Due to a very limited number of information sources at this time of year, this report is based off of weather forecast information only. If you have been out recently, send us your observations by submitting to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Confidence
Low - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
SUNDAY Night: Cloudy periods / moderate south wind / alpine high temperature 4 / freezing level 2000 m
MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / moderate to strong southwest winds / alpine high temperature 7 C, freezing level 2500 m
TUESDAY: Sunny with cloudy periods / moderate southwest wind / alpine high temperature 8 C / freezing level 2700 m
WEDNESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light west wind / alpine temperature 6 / freezing level 2300 m
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region. Please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
In most places rain from Saturday has likely made the surface snow moist or wet except for the high elevation alpine. If there has been a good overnight freeze, there may be a supportive crust on the surface. The mid and lower snowpack pack are likely a mixture of moist snow and crusts. Below treeline the snowpack has melted or is isothermal.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Expect loose wet avalanches to run in steep terrain facing the sun with clear skies and a high freezing level forecast for Monday. Expect surface crusts to break down quickly with overnight temperatures that have been near zero or above freezing.
- Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- A moist/wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches all indicate increased instability.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2