Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 8th, 2011 1:16PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

brent kozachenko, Parks Canada

Waterton Lakes.

Little Prairie gate is down for the season. Snowpack on road only about 5 cms as of November 8.

Summary

Problems

Wind Slabs

This is a preliminary early-season bulletin based on very limited field data. Small wind slabs and cornices may be found in isolated alpine terrain; tree line and lower elevations are below threshold for avalanches.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 9th, 2011 1:16PM