Be cautious in steep terrain and gullies where small avalanches can bury you in a terrain trap.
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Possible
Tamaño
1–2
Strong winds have deposited snow into gullies and bowls
Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Possible - Likely
Tamaño
1
Watch for small wet avalanches from steep and rocky terrain in the sun.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures are staying warm through the weekend with the possibility of flurries. Winds look to remain moderate to strong from the west.
Snowpack Summary
The Waterton townsite has had daytime temperatures above freezing which is quickly settling the snow-pack. The top 5cm of the snow-pack is moist but continues to be dry below. Moderate to strong west wind has moved lots of snow around at ridge-top. Wind exposed areas are windblown to ground except for deposition zones and gullies.