Avalanche Forecast
Dec 30th, 2011–Jan 2nd, 2012
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
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
Recent storm snow and strong SW winds have elevated the avalanche danger. The storm should taper off Saturday, with calmer, warmer weather expected Sunday. Riders should remain vigilant for isolated slabs on N and E aspects, and other lee terrain.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Up to 30cms of storm snow has fallen on a variety of wind-affected surfaces. Strong SW winds accompanied the three day storm, leaving soft and hard slabs of up to 40cms or thicker. These slabs are touchy to human triggering in isolated lee terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2