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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 23rd, 2023–Dec 26th, 2023
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
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, Waterton Lakes.

Watch for reactive new wind slabs in alpine terrain as the winds increase and re-distribute the new snow from Saturday.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed.

Snowpack Summary

5 - 15 cm of new snow at all elevations in the past 24 hours. This sits on older wind slabs and a basal crust in the alpine. Due to previous warm temps and rain there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.

Weather Summary

Sun

Mix of sun and cloud with moderate to strong southwest winds. Freezing level remains at valley bottom.

Mon

Mix of sun and cloud with strong southwest winds. Freezing level valley bottom.

Tues

Winds increasing to strong - extreme from the west.

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Reactive wind slabs may form as the winds re distribute Saturday's new snow.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2