Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Elkford East, Elkford West, Flathead, Lizard, Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies.
Recent new snow coupled with wind is developing thin wind slabs in alpine terrain.
Confidence
Moderate
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
Sunday Night
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, accumulation 1 - 2 cm. Wind southwest 10 - 25 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Monday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, accumulation 1 - 2 cm. Wind southwest 15 - 35 km/h. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with 3 - 5 cm of snow. Wind southwest 15-30 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with 3 - 5 cm of snow. Wind southwest 15 - 30 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
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. These slabs may slide easily on the underlying crust.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5