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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 16th, 2024–Apr 19th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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, Waterton Lakes.

10-15 cm of new snow is coming Tuesday night into Wednesday with moderate NW winds. Small reactive windslabs will be lurking on reverse-loaded features.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed as surface snow is refreezing.

Snowpack Summary

New snow is falling on top of a surface crust and a well-settled spring snowpack. Below treeline in the eastern areas of the park is generally below threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Wed

Up to 15 cm by the end of today. Alpine high of -2°C. Wind N-NE increasing to 30-50 kph.

Tues

Scattered flurries with minimal accumulation. Alpine high of -2°C. Wind NE 10-20 kph.

Fri

Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. Alpine high of -2°C. Wind NE 20-30 kph.

For more info: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Keep in mind the crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

Loose Dry

Most likely running on crust in steep areas.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5