Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 4th, 2015 4:25PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

jonas hoke, Parks Canada

Waterton Lakes.

High winds will lead to loading in unusual areas, be on the lookout for loading lower than usual in the start zones.

Summary

Weather Forecast

A series storms currently affecting the south coast will push their way inland to varying degrees, bringing light to moderate snowfall/rain, with freezing levels rising through the weekend to as high as 1700m. This will be accompanied by continued strong south westerly winds.

Snowpack Summary

2 cm of new snow mixed with periods of rain has moistened the snowpack at little prairie (1650m). We suspect up to 10 cm has fallen in the alpine. Moderate to strong south west winds at ridgetop are building fresh windslabs in sheltered lee locations and scouring exposed areas back down to the November 17th melt freeze crust.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been observed or reported.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Problems

Wind Slabs

Avoid freshly wind loaded features.Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 7th, 2015 4:00PM