Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jun 16th, 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 Loose Wet and Cornices.

tim haggarty, Parks Canada

Waterton Lakes.

Daily bulletins with danger ratings are finished for the season. We continue to transition to summer as considerable amounts of snow remain. General advice can be found in the Avalanche Problems Section. Call 403-859-5140 for more details.

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

Considerable amounts of remnant snow can found above 1800m on many of the popular hiking routes and scrambles. Natural and human triggered avalanches are possible during warm or wet periods of weather while moist or wet surface snow can be found.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Cornices

Many remnant cornices can still be seen along ridge lines in the park. Warm or wet periods of weather can weaken these features considerably and cause failure.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jun 17th, 2012 4:00PM