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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 6th, 2023–Dec 9th, 2023

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

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.

Rain has ravaged the snowpack, especially on the east side of the park. Snow is completely melted in many areas. Hiking boots might be the best mode of travel while the snowpack rebuilds. Snow is forecast for tomorrow however this will only hide early-season hazards such as stumps and rocks. If you try and ski use caution.

Confidence

Moderate

Weather Summary

Thurs

Freezing levels come down to valley bottom during the day. Snow through the day 15-25 cm with moderate to strong SW winds.

Fri

Flurries through the day up to 2cm possible. Winds will be light until noon and then increase to moderate NW. Freezing Levels remain valley bottom.

Sat

Partially cloudy, alpine temps of -5. Winds increase through the day to strong SW.

For more weather info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

This new slab will form on a new melt-freeze crust and/or ground. Saturday afternoon winds will increase and form windslabs in alpine and treeline lees.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5