Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.
Cold temps are on the way for the second half of the weekend. Be prepared with extra layers and think about ending your day a little early.
Widespread surface hoar was observed by field teams in the Cameron Lake area on Tuesday. The unusual lack of wind may preserve this layer as new snow falls.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small dry loose avalanches were observed in steep treeline terrain on Tuesday.
Snowpack Summary
10cm storm snow with light winds has buried a new surface hoar layer. This overlies a series of old windslabs and a developing midpack in the alpine and at treeline.
Below treeline storm snow and thin old windslab overlies facets and up to two early season crusts.
Weather Summary
Friday
Clear skies no precip expected. Alpine temps around -10 with light winds.
Saturday
Light snow today up to 10cm forecast. Overcast skies and alpine temps of -12, dropping in the afternoon to a low of -26. Winds will be light.
Sunday
Cold temps expected today with a high of -26 and light flurries. Winds will be light today.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Dry
As cold storm snow accumulates the potential for larger dry loose avalanches will increase.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2