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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 30th, 2021–May 3rd, 2021
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Waterton Lakes.

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

Avalanche Problems

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

  • 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