Boletín de aludes

Waterton Lakes

Feb 8 – 11, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Peligro de aludes

Tue
Wed
Alta montaña
2 · Moderado
Límite del bosque
2 · Moderado
Bajo el límite
2 · Moderado
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Lo esencial

Snow is set to return to southern Alberta!!! Precipitation amounts are uncertain but we could see up to 15cm over the next 2 days. Pay attention to wind loaded features as the snow begins to accumulate.

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible
    Tamaño
    1–1.5

    Storm snow coupled with strong winds will form slabs in lee features.

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed

Snowpack Summary

Alpine/Treeline: Moist surface snow refreezing into crust. 5-20 cm of wind slab exists in lee features. In sheltered areas, 10 cm of snow overlies a 2-15cm crust. 10-15 cm of facets sits below this layer. The lower snowpack is well settled with multiple crusts. Total snow height is 160-200cm.

Below Treeline: Moist surface snow refreezing into crust. The mid-pack is a series of crusts and facets. Lower snowpack is melt forms to ground. Total height of snow is 40-110cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday

Overcast with snow up to 10cm possible. Strong SW winds and -2°C in the alpine. Freezing Level 1800m

Monday

Overcast with flurries, up to 5cm possible. Strong SW winds and -2°C in the alpine. Freezing level drops to 1300m

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation. Moderate SW winds and a freezing level of 1300m. Alpine high -6°C

Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.

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