Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.
There is good skiing to be had in sheltered areas at treeline. Wind slabs may still be reactive to skier triggering in exposed areas - watch for areas of stiff, wind affected snow and avoid steep lee features.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new natural avalanches have been observed in the park, however observations have been limited.
The local ski area has reported wind slab results up to size 2 with explosive control on Sunday and Monday.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm of new snow on the weekend with strong winds formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine and treeline. Unconsolidated snow exists in sheltered areas. Snow depths at treeline range from 80-120 cm. There is a basal crust 10-20cm off the ground.
Below treeline, up to 10 cm of new snow sits on a firm crust.
Weather Summary
Tues
Mix of sun and cloud, light to moderate NW winds. Alpine high of -8°C.
Wed
Cloudy with sunny periods, light westerly winds. Alpine high of -5°C.
Thurs
Mix of sun and cloud, alpine high of -3°C. Light to moderate westerly winds.
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Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2