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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 2nd, 2024–Jan 5th, 2024

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.

Snow coverage is still minimal at lower elevations, travel cautiously if you decide to get out on skis in the backcountry.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed in the past week.

Snowpack Summary

Variable snow surfaces in the alpine and at treeline from the extreme winds since the last snowfall. This sits over older wind slabs and a basal crust in the alpine. Due to previous warm temps and rain, there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.

Weather Summary

Wednesday

Partly Cloudy. Wind 25-40 SW. Freezing Level rising to 1600 m

Thursday

Partly cloudy with trace snow. Wind 30 increasing to 50 from W. FL rising to 1600 m

Friday

Scattered flurries, minimal accumulation. Moderate to Strong from W winds. FL near Valley Bottom

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Flurries with moderate to strong winds this week may create and/or add to small reactive wind slabs on isolated lee slopes

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5