Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 6 – 9, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Strong winds have deposited snow into gullies and bowls

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1
    Watch for small wet avalanches from steep and rocky terrain in the sun.

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

Regions covered