Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Mar 16 – 19, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Snow is disappearing fast from lower elevations but overhead and alpine avalanche hazard still exists.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    2–4

Weather Forecast

Light snow overnight Saturday through Sunday with daytime temperature staying below freezing in the townsite. Winds will remain light from the NE

Snowpack Summary

Warm temperatures and rain have started a melt freeze cycle in the eastern slope of Waterton. Snow has been disappearing fast at lower elevations and south facing aspects, but wind loaded gulleys and north facing slope in the alpine are still holding snow.

Avalanche Summary

Small loose wet avalanches off steep terrain as the sun comes out and temperatures rise throughout the day.

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

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