Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Apr 4 – 7, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating
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Highlights

We have transitioned to spring danger ratings. Dry snow can be found on the highest north faces, and travel below treeline remains good provided there is an overnight freeze.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5
    Daytime warming, the strong spring sun, and rain will all increase the potential for loose wet avalanches to occur. Start and end your day early before surface crusts have a chance to break down.

Weather Forecast

Friday: Cloudy with scattered wet flurries, moderate SW winds. Freezing level to 2300m.Saturday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries and moderate SW winds. Freezing level to 1900m.Sunday: Cloudy with scattered flurries. Strong SW winds. Freezing level to 2100m.

Snowpack Summary

In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is generally moist and well settled.

Avalanche Summary

No new recent avalanches observed.

Confidence

Regions covered