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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 3rd, 2025–Mar 6th, 2025

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.

Cooler temps have formed a new surface crust and have decreased the likelihood of triggering the persistent weak layer in the snowpack. This thick crust is generally supportive to skis and snowboards and provides a decent ride down the slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

A few cm of snow sits on a thick new surface crust at all elevations. Below this, the snowpack remains moist in many places (moist to ground below 1900 m). Depth of snow at treeline averages 130- 200 cm.

Weather Summary

Temperature staying below freezing with some flurries and generally cloudy skies.

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Terrain and Travel Advice

Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

Persistent Slabs

Remains a concern where the surface crust is thin or non-existent.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5