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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 4th, 2018–Feb 7th, 2018
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
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Waterton Lakes.

Minimize exposure to overhead hazards and building wind slabs.

Weather Forecast

More snow on the way throughout Monday with light NE winds. Followed by a return to strong winds from the west by late Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

New snow with more on the way covering either bare ground, the existing thin snow pack in sheltered areas or wind loaded gullies.

Avalanche Summary

Observed a small loose dry avalanche out of steep, rocky terrain.

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Tuesday

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Avoid traveling on ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Watch for clues, like sluffing off of cliffs, that the snowpack is warming up.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

Wind Slabs

Expecting to build throughout the week with the forecasted winds.
Minimize overhead exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind.Avoid terrain traps, such as gullies, where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2