Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
Waterton received 50cm of low density snow in the past 72 h. This should set us up nicely for a great ski season but early season hazards require a cautious approach. The Akamina Parkway is closed as of the the writing of this bulletin.
Weather Forecast
Tonight- Isolated flurries with a low of -12. West winds increasing to 40km/h
Monday - Cloudy with sunny periods. freezing levels remaining a valley bottom with trace precipitation. 50km/h west wind gusting 70km/h in the afternoon.
Tuesday- Mostly Cloudy with isolated flurries. High of -5 with moderate SW winds.
Snowpack Summary
50 cm of low density snow has fallen in the past 72 h. This snow has fallen on bare ground below 2100m. Above this elevation, new snow sits above a a 5-10 cm thick rain crust.
Avalanche Summary
Extremely limited observations due to adverse travel conditions.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Loose Dry
50 cm of unconsolidated snow will be easily triggered in steep terrain. The likelihood of loose dry avalanches combined with early season hazards makes skiing a poor choice at the moment.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Wind Slabs
Wind Slabs will become the primary hazard early next week as Westerly winds increase.
Aspects: North, North East, South East, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2