Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Apr 1 – 2, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.

The avalanche danger is likely to increase as the new snow piles up.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

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

    Dry loose avalanches may be possible in steep terrain. Avoid terrain traps that may increase the consequences.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Storm slabs may build through the day. Dial back your terrain choices as the snow deepens.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

It's expected that avalanche activity will increase as the new snow piles up. Firstly, as dry loose avalanches, and then if we see more than 20 cm, storm slabs become possible.

Snowpack Summary

New snow is falling on a thin melt-freeze crust that made for tricky riding. It's expected that 15 to 30 cm will have fallen by the end of the day on Thursday.

A thick crust is buried 20 to 30 cm deep. Below it, up to 50 cm of rain-soaked snow sits on another crust (1 to 10 cm thick) from early March.

Persistent weak layers may linger within the top 150 cm of the snowpack. These are unlikely to trigger in most areas as a result of the thick crust bridging over them.

The mid and lower snowpack is strong in most areas. Snowpack depth tapers rapidly at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday
Cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.

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