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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 5th, 2018–Jan 8th, 2018

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Waterton Lakes.

Be cautious in steep terrain and gullies where small avalanches can bury you in a terrain trap.

Weather Forecast

Temperatures are staying warm through the weekend with the possibility of flurries. Winds look to remain moderate to strong from the west.

Snowpack Summary

The Waterton townsite has had daytime temperatures above freezing which is quickly settling the snow-pack. The top 5cm of the snow-pack is moist but continues to be dry below. Moderate to strong west wind has moved lots of snow around at ridge-top. Wind exposed areas are windblown to ground except for deposition zones and gullies.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Watch for small wet avalanches from steep and rocky terrain in the sun.

Avoid traveling on ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1

Wind Slabs

Strong winds have deposited snow into gullies and bowls

Be careful with wind loaded pocketsDue to the lack of snowcover, patches of windslab will stand out and be easy to recognize.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2