Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Elkford East, Elkford West, Flathead, Lizard, Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies.
Keep an eye out for for wind loaded pockets in alpine terrain.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
There is no new significant avalanche activity to report.
Snowpack Summary
5 - 10 cm of new snow has accumulated over a crust at most elevations.
The middle of the snowpack is generally well bonded.
Near the bottom of the snowpack, there are a series of crusts and facets that are more prominent in shallow areas.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, accumulation 1 to 3 cm. Alpine wind southwest 15 to 35 km/h. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of snow. Alpine wind southwest 15 to 30 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with sunny breaks. Alpine wind northwest 5 to 15 km/h. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. Wind southwest 10 to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
New snow and southwest wind has created thin wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5