Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
Weather Forecast
Sunshine and mild temperatures on Friday and Saturday, with freezing levels up to 2000m on Friday and 2400m on Saturday. Sunday will be cloudy with lower temperatures and a freezing level of 1600m.
Snowpack Summary
5-10 cm of recent snow (10-20cm in the front ranges) is sitting on a thick supportive crust in most locations, and appears to be bonding well. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is well settled, and basal weaknesses persist at treeline and in the alpine.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity observed.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3