Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
Weather Forecast
Tonight: 2 cm of snow overnight. -20Tuesday: 10-15cm of snow throughout the day. Moderate SW winds with Strong to Extreme gusts.Wednesday: Mainly Cloudy with isolated flurries. Moderate West Winds. Alpine high -8.Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud with Moderate SW wind,. Alpine high -6.
Snowpack Summary
10-20cm of facetting storm snow has added to the formation of Windlsab in the alpine and at ridge top. Windslab will continue to be a primary concern on Tuesday as the forecasted snow is accompanied by moderate - extreme winds. The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but the facets at the base of the snowpack remain a concern in shallow areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3