Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 20 – 23, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Stay vigilant if  stepping out  into  large avalanche terrain

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Anticipate and be aware of wind-loaded pockets at tree-line and above.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    No large avalanches have been observed on the Dec. 15 facet layer but it continues to be a layer of worry for the forecasters.

Weather Forecast

Above freezing daytime temperatures with freezing temperatures overnight. Continued moderate to strong westerly winds. No new precipitation expected

Snowpack Summary

Rain and warm temperatures over the last 72hr has quickly settled the snowpack. Snow has fallen up high and has been moved around with moderate to strong winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new observations

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

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