Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

In nearby Waterton, several size 1 to 1.5 dry loose and slab avalanches were reported on Sunday.

If you are getting out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network! You don't have to see an avalanche or dig in the snow to have useful observations - even weather and riding conditions are helpful, especially when you include photos!

15 cm of new snow coupled with strong winds is building wind slabs at upper elevations that are building over a variety of surfaces;

• wind-pressed snow in high elevation lees

• crust on exposed windward features, south aspects and low elevations

• soft, faceted snow, possibly topped with small surface hoar crystals in sheltered areas.

The remainder of the snowpack is well consolidated, containing a number of crusts which are not of concern at this time.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 2 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Expect slab conditions to change drastically as you move into wind-exposed terrain.
• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.