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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 26th, 2026–Jan 29th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Waterton Lakes, Waterton.

The current high pressure weather pattern and a stout crust are contributing to LOW avalanche danger at all elevations. Travel can still be tricky, as the crust remains thick in many areas.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 5cm of recent snow sits on a thick crust at all elevations, which is beginning to break down. Below, sits a layer of facets. The mid pack consists of settled snow and additional melt-freeze crusts. The lower snowpack is refrozen rain effected layers.

Weather Summary

Tues

Sunny. Low of -8 °C, High of -4 °C. Wind up to 20 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Wed

Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. Low of -6 °C, High of -3 °C. Wind gusting to 45 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Thurs

A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Low of -6 °C, High of -3 °C. Wind gusting to 55 km/h. Freezing level at 1700 m.

Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.