Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 30th, 2021 1:15PM

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 Wet Slabs.

Marcus Waring,

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Waterton Lakes.

Summary

Weather Forecast

SPOTWX is a excellent resource for weather forecasts at a local scale.

Avalanche Canada's Mountain Weather Forecast is a good resource for understanding the weather at a regional level.

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

  • Use extra caution on solar slopes, or if the snow is moist or wet.
  • Minimize exposure to steep slopes on warm or sunny days.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2.5

Wet Slabs

An icon showing Wet Slabs

  • Daytime warming will weaken surface layers, plan your day around being back to the trailhead early.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: May 3rd, 2021 4:00PM

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