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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 27th, 2024–Nov 30th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.

There is now enough snow to ski near the divide and groups are reporting good ski quality. As always at this time of year watch out for early season hazards like stumps and rocks. The wind has returned over the last two days, pay attention to newly formed windslabs.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed however very limited field work.

Snowpack Summary

Around 80cm of new storm snow sits on ground or old snow in some isolated high alpine locations. Moderate to Strong SW winds are forming windslabs at all elevations

Weather Summary

Thurs

Overcast skies with flurries through the day. Alpine high of -10 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Fri

Overcast skies with flurries in the morning. Alpine high of -10 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Sat

Overcast skies with no precip expected. Alpine high of -8 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2