Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Assess for wind slab before committing to steep terrain.

Isolated but reactive wind slabs could be found in alpine terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small wind slabs may exist in alpine terrain.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region but we expect that small wind slab avalanches likely occurred on Friday.

Snowpack Summary

By Saturday morning 5 to 10 cm of snow could overlie the late January surface hoar/crust layer. This new snow has been accompanied by strong to extreme west wind, meaning that the crust is still on the surface on southerly aspects and deeper deposits will be found on east aspects

The late January surface hoar is largest on sheltered treeline and below treeline features and may not exist on exposed terrain in the alpine.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Weather Summary

Friday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

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