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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 10th, 2024–Jan 13th, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.

Watch out for a touchy persistent slab problem, most prevalent below treeline in steep, sheltered areas. Lots of hidden hazards exist below treeline.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No natural avalanches observed today but poor visibility. Two size 2 persistent slab avalanches triggered remotely by field team today.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 70 cm of storm snow overlies a facet and crust combo which exists in more sheltered areas. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Areas close to the divide have the best snow coverage.

Weather Summary

Thurs

Light snow with 5 - 10 cm possible, light NE winds with temperatures in the -25 to - 35°C range.

Fri

Skies clearing, light NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C

Sat

Clear skies, light to moderate NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Friday

Avalanche Problems

Persistent Slabs

This problem will most likely be found in steep sheltered areas at treeline and below.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5

Wind Slabs

This wind slab is now buried by 30 cm of new storm snow.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2