Avalanche forecast

Lizard-Flathead

Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Travel with caution around steep wind-affected slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Wind from the west may have formed wind slabs along ridgelines and in exposed terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small wind slabs (size 1) were triggered with ski cutting and explosives on Thursday.

Snowpack Summary

Last week's 40 to 60 cm of snow remains soft in sheltered areas, but may have formed reactive slabs in wind-affected terrain. A crust exists near the ground, with total snow depths of 100 to 150 cm at treeline.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Cloudy. 25 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and cloud. 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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