Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton Lakes.
The avalanche hazard is low but pockets of wind slab can still be found on lee slopes in the alpine.
A dusting of new snow wednesday coupled with moderate winds has created and ideal conditions for wind transport at higher elevations.
Weather Forecast
Friday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. Moderate SW wind. Freezing level 1500m.
Saturday: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Moderate SW wind with strong gusts. 0-2cm snow. Freezing level dropping to valley bottom.
Sunday: Cloudy with scattered flurries. Up to 5cm of snow in the Cameron Lake area with trace amounts in townsite.
Snowpack Summary
5cm of snow on wed night has been redistributed by Moderate SW wind. Reactive wind slabs may be found in isolated lee areas in the alpine. A crust exists below 1900m that varies from bulletproof to breakable dependent on aspect and elevation. Areas east of the divide hold a thinner & more faceted snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches observed, post a MIN if you see anything!
Confidence
Timing of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Sunday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Although the amount of new snow is low, pockets of wind slab may still exist in alpine lee areas. Expect this problem to become more prevalent Sunday as the leading edge of next weeks storm enters our area in the afternoon.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially in steep confined alpine terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5