Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Mar 26 – 29, 2020Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Windslab will continue to develop in to the weekend. This is not the time to push the conditions as the healthcare system continues to deal with COVID19.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Weather Forecast

Friday: Cloudy with isolated flurries. West wind 50km/h gusting to 70.  Freezing level 1600m.

Saturday: Cloudy with wet flurries. Moderate SW wind with strong gusts.

Sunday: Cloudy with wet flurries. Moderate SW wind with strong gusts. 5 cm snow accumulation.

Snowpack Summary

5-10 cm of storm snow has been redistributed by Moderate - Strong SW winds. This has created fresh windslabs which sit over a melt freeze crust on all but North aspects. The mid pack is strong and well settled. Basal instabilities haven't been seen in some time, but are likely lurking in thin areas.

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche activity in the last week has mainly been limited to loose wet avalanches up to size 1 on solar aspects with daytime warming.

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