Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Dec 7 – 10, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

A semi supportive crust makes skiing possible in some locations but access is difficult.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    5-10cm of recent low density snow will form Windslabs as winds increase.

Weather Forecast

Wind increasing to 50 km/h Friday afternoon and continuing through the weekend. We may see up to 5 cm of snow on Saturday but the models are in disagreement. Freezing level rising to Tree Line on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

20-50 cm of snow is on the ground in the area surrounding Cameron Lake. 5-10cm of recent snow will form new windslabs in the alpine and at tree line as winds increase Friday afternoon. The Nov 5 Melt freeze crust is present below 1950m on all aspects. Many areas are still below threshold.

Avalanche Summary

One Natural Size 1 Wind Slab at 2000m on N aspect of Mt. Custer (Cameron Lake). This is the only avalanche observation for the Akamina Parkway with excellent visibility.

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Friday

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