Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 6th, 2012 4:00PM

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

Brent Kozachenko, Parks Canada

Waterton Lakes.

Cooler temps have tightened up the snowpack. Surface hoar from mid-December, buried 40-60cms, can be found in isolated sheltered locations on N and E aspects, but is testing in the hard range. No recent natural avalanches observed. LP snow 89cms.

Summary

Problems

Storm Slabs

Windslabs may be found on north and east facing terrain, and other lee features which may be crossloaded by westerly winds. Very warm temperatures followed by cooling has settled in these slabs. Large loads are probably needed to trigger.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 9th, 2012 4:00PM