Lizard-Flathead

Carefully assess surface conditions before committing to steep terrain

If the surface snow feels unconsolidated loose avalanches are possible

Wet and dry loose avalanches continue to be triggered by skiers in the region. These avalanches have occurred in steep terrain on a variety of aspects and elevations.

A crust or moist snow exists on the surface, except for high north facing terrain where around 10 cm of dry snow could be found. The upper snowpack is generally moist or wet.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.

Precipitation amounts over the next 24hrs could be highly variable due to convection.

Monday Night

Increasing cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind.  Treeline temperature -1 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud with up to 15 cm of snow by early morning. 15 to 35 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.