Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 1 – 4, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Expect this problem to transition to a Wind Slab by Thurs.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2.5
    Caution shallow trigger locations

Weather Forecast

A mix of sun and cloud for Mon / Tues with 5- 10 mm of preicipitation arriving on Thurs. Temperatures will remain cold for the next 24 hours but freezing level will begin to rise near the end of the week.

Snowpack Summary

20cm of low density storm snowin the last 24h.Watch for Windslab development Thur/ Fri The snowpack remains variable with depths ranging from 20 to 160cm along the divide. The middle of the snowpack appears to be gaining strength in deeper areas, though thin areas remain weak.

Avalanche Summary

One natural size 1.5 avalanche was observed off Rowe peak in the Cameron Valley. (SW asp @ 2200m)

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Thursday

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