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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 15th, 2025–Jan 18th, 2025
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.

Extreme winds are forecast for Thursday but then a little bit of snow will arrive Friday and Saturday with cooler temps. Pay attention to changing wind direction as this may have an impact on where the snow is transported to.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed

Weather Summary

Thurs

Some cloud in the afternoon with no precip forecast. Alpine high of -3°C with 80-90 km/h NW winds

Fri

Cloudy with light snow, 3-5 cm expected. Wind north 10-20 km/hr. High of -10°C in the alpine.

Sat

Overcast with snow ending by noon, 3-5cm. Wind north 20-30 km/hr. Alpine high of -13°C.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

A few centimeters of snow are expected Friday and Saturday with winds changing from W to N. Expect a thin new windslab on all aspect in the alpine and at treeline due to changing wind direction.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5