Waterton Lakes
Peligro de aludes
Lo esencial
Last week's unseasonably warm conditions have become today's refrozen surface conditions. Avalanche hazard is low, but risk from a fall turning into an uncontrolled slide is higher.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed.
Snowpack Summary
A thick crust exists on the surface at all elevations. Below, sits a series of facets and additional melt-freeze crusts. The mid pack consists of settled snow. The lower snowpack is refrozen rain effected layers, which are still moist at ground in places.
Weather Summary
Tuesday
Sunny with cloudy periods. Low of of -9 °C, High of -5 °C. Wind gusting to 40 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low of -12 °C, High of -7 °C. Winds up to 25 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Low of -18 °C, High of -12 °C. Light wind. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.