Waterton will return to winter this weekend. Watch out for the new snow running far and fast on crusts.
Problemas de aludes
Loose Dry
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Likely
Tamaño
1
Because the snow surface is a smooth crust the new snow will run fast and far
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Possible - Likely
Tamaño
1–1.5
Watchout for storm slabs forming with new snow.
Weather Forecast
Weather models disagree on snowfall amounts starting Friday afternoon but Waterton could see up to 20cm of snow overnight into Saturday. With the snow, temperatures will fall with day time highs between -5 and -10 and light winds from the NE. More snow is also forecast for Sunday night into Monday.
Snowpack Summary
The warm temperatures and sunny skies have been melting the snowpack at lower elevations. However the snowpack at higher elevation, including cornices, are still large and demand respect. Watch out for storm slabs with new snow on friday.
Avalanche Summary
A large natural avalanche was observed north of Waterton stepping down to the weak facets at the base of the snowpack. Small wet avalanches have been observed from steep solar aspects up to tree line.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Friday