Avalanche Forecast
Jan 13th, 2012–Jan 16th, 2012
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
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
The danger could climb to CONSIDERABLE at higher elevations by Monday depending on the amount of snow received. Forecasters are calling for only about 20cms but there is possibility of greater amounts. Expect very cold temperatures beginning Sunday.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
The 20cms of storm snow from early in the week has been deposited on north and easterly lee areas and gully features. These slabs may be sitting on lower density storm snow overlying temperature and wind crusts creating dangerous sliding layers.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2