Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Apr 10 – 13, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The main problem will be surface instabilities as the PWL should remain bridged by crust. The best skiing will be found on polar aspects where dry snow can still be found.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    A wind slab problem exists where recent storm snow has been redistributed by wind, particularly on leeward slopes and in alpine terrain.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    During peak solar.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations, however limited field work this week.

Snowpack Summary

A few cm's of new snow overlies surface crust on all solar aspects. Polar aspects may still have up to 20cm of settling surface snow over an old crust. Generally the lower snowpack is well settled with the January drought layer down 50-130cm and a total tree line snowpack depth of 130-200cm

Weather Summary

A small storm on tap for the weekend. Some light precip expected for Saturday evening. See photo for a more detailed 3-day forecast.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

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