Avalanche Forecast
Jan 6th, 2012–Jan 9th, 2012
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
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
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
Regions: 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.
Avalanche 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