Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 31st, 2012 4:00PM

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

brent kozachenko, Parks Canada

Waterton Lakes.

Slightly cooler weather expected this week, with light westerly winds. Quick travel right now on a well-settled snowpack, supportive crusts at lower elevations. Little Prairie snowpack 150cms.

Summary

Problems

Wind Slabs

The weekend's very warm weather drove freezing levels to near 1900m, accompanied by rain and wet snow. Near-surface layers are now refrozen, and have up to 15cms of new snow on them. Moderate W winds have created isolated soft slabs to 25cms.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 3rd, 2012 4:00PM