Lizard-Flathead

Recent strong winds have formed new wind slabs which likely remain reactive. Avoid freshly wind loaded slopes and watch for active wind transport.

Moderate

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

No new avalanches were reported in the area, aside from sluffing in the new snow.

Looking forward, natural avalanches are unlikely, but riders may trigger wind slabs at higher elevations.

Light snow and strong winds may build small wind slabs at upper elevations. At lower elevations, rain has likely created a supportive surface crust.

A persistent weak layer of surface hoar or facets and a crust is buried 30 to 50 cm deep. Currently, avalanches on this layer are thought to be unlikely.

The mid and lower snowpack are well settled.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
• Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.