Lizard-Flathead

Expect challenging travel conditions; cool temperatures will limit the crust softening.

Assess slopes for slip 'n slide risk before committing.

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern; little change is expected for several days.

A 1.5 natural wind slab was reported on Saturday. Small wind slabs may lurk in isolated areas where upper elevations hold dry snow.

Otherwise, avalanche activity is unlikely where a thick surface crust exists.

Surface crust exists at most elevations due to recent rain and warm temperatures. Below this, the upper snowpack is slowly drying out with colder temperatures.

Multiple crusts are present in the mid and lower snowpack, which is dense and well-settled. The average snowpack depth at treeline is roughly 150 to 200 cm.

Sunday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Monday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• This is a good time for exploring terrain.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.