Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 24th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Waterton Lakes.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Mild temperatures and broken skies for the next few days with little new snow and light to moderate winds.

Snowpack Summary

15cm new snow overnight bonding well to previous layers.  50cm of total snowpack at treeline  containing several buried rain crusts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity observed today.  Watch for wind loading in the alpine over the next few days especially in gully features.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
The recent snow may now be hiding windslabs that were easily visible before the snow fell.Be very cautious with gully features.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 27th, 2012 4:00PM

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