Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 3rd, 2012 4:00PM

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

grant statham, Parks Canada

Waterton Lakes.

A beautiful weekend for backcountry travel in Waterton Lakes! Blue skies, temps to -7 and 10-15cm of soft snow will make for excellent conditions. There is 285 cm of snowdepth on Summit Knob! Notice the large layer of surface hoar forming on top.

Summary

Problems

Wind Slabs

Overall the snowpack is deep and strong with no significant weak layers. The only real possibility for triggering an avalanche is at higher elevation areas where the occasional windslab could be found. Watch for steep, sun exposed terrain in rocks.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1

Valid until: Feb 6th, 2012 4:00PM