Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.
Look for sheltered riding areas where the new snow has not been affected by wind - and the snow quality is better!
Reactive wind slabs are likely on exposed open slopes in the alpine and treeline, these will need a few days to bond to the underlying surface.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new natural avalanches have been observed in the park, however observations have been limited.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 20 cm of new snow over the day on Wednesday and we could see another 5 cm of snow overnight into Thursday. This came in with westerly winds forming new windslabs in the alpine and treeline elevations. The new snow likely remains unconsolidated in sheltered treeline and below treeline areas. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80 - 120 cm.
Weather Summary
Thurs
1 - 5 cm of snow overnight, ridgetop wind 40 - 60 km/hr from the west. Temperature decreasing to -8°C.
Fri
Clearing, ridgetop wind 60 km/hr, decreasing to 40 km/hr. Alpine high of +3°C.
Sat
Partly cloudy, ridgetop wind southwest 40 - 60 km/hr. Alpine high +4°C.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2