Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
Weather Forecast
Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 8 in the alpine, freezing levels to 2300m and light west wind increasing overnight.Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny periods. Alpine high of 6 with freezing levels to 2100m with strong west winds.Thursday: Showers, with 6cm or snow expected in the high alpine. Freezing level of 2800m and strong west winds.
Snowpack Summary
In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. The exception is high North facing terrain where temperatures have stayed cold and a winter snowpack remains, with facets continuing to linger at the base. The midpack is generally well settled.
Avalanche Summary
Forecaster observed a large avalanche on a high north facing bowl on Mount Blackiston that occurred sometime in the last week. It was triggered by cornice fall, and ran on basal weaknesses. Otherwise, no recent avalanches were observed.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 2 - 3