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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 31st, 2025–Apr 3rd, 2025
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
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
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, Waterton Lakes.

With cooler temperatures continuing, the newest crust is likely supportive at all elevations. Assess the surface problem before committing to significant avalanche terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A few wet loose avalanches on steep solar slopes over the weekend to size 1.5.

Snowpack Summary

5-10 cm of moist snow overlies a new melt freeze crust and a slowly refreezing snowpack. The January drought layer lies 50 –130 cm deep, with snow depths at treeline averaging 130–200 cm.

Weather Summary

Temps staying cool with some snow Wednesday and Thursday. See the table below for a more detailed 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 Problems

Storm Slabs

New snow will likely form small storm slabs in steep terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Loose Wet

New snow will slide easily once the sun comes out.

Aspects: South East, South, South West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5