Lawinenlagebericht

Waterton Lakes

Apr 8 – 11, 2019Parks Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Wed
Thu
Hochgebirge
Keine Stufe
Waldgrenze
Keine Stufe
Unterhalb
Keine Stufe

Kernpunkte

We have transitioned to spring danger ratings. Moderate precipitation on Tuesday - Wednesday will increase the chance of Wet Loose avalanches at lower elevations while creating a Storm Slab up high.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Storm Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–1.5
  • Loose Wet

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–1.5
    Daytime warming, the strong spring sun, and rain will all increase the potential for loose wet avalanches to occur.

Weather Forecast

Tuesday: Flurries in the Morning with the freezing Level Rising to 2000m by noon. Wind West at 20km/h.Wednesday: Light Flurries/ Rain. Freezing Level 2000m. Wind SW at 15km/h.Thursday: Mainly Cloudy. Chance of showers. Freezing Level 2000m. Wind SW 10- 30 km/h.

Snowpack Summary

In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. If you can get above snowline, expect to see 10-15cm of new, wet snow by Wednesday evening . The midpack is generally moist and well settled.

Avalanche Summary

No new recent avalanches observed.

Confidence

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