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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 6th, 2023–Jan 9th, 2023

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

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.

Snowpack has been settling during the warm weather. Human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. Small windslabs may be found in isolated lees or extreme terrain.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed this week, however limited field days.

Snowpack Summary

10-20cm of settling snow overlies a crust complex that is up to 30cm thick and has been found up to 2000m. The midpack is mostly well-consolidated snow in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline the lower snowpack is still very faceted. The 2022-12-14 surface hoar layer can be found down 50-70cm and has still been reactive in tests.

Weather Summary

Saturday

Strong to extreme ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -2. Skies will be broken with no significant precip forecast.

Sunday

Strong ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -2. Skies will be broken with light flurries possible in the afternoon.

Monday

Strong ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -5. Light flurries and overcast skies

Terrain and Travel Advice

Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2