Avalanche Forecast
Feb 3rd, 2012–Feb 6th, 2012
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: 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.
Avalanche 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