Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Nov 26 – 29, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Isolated areas have reached threshold values and could produce avalanches. Very early season conditions exist. Rocks, stump, and alders would make for dangerous skiing BTL. Call 403 859 2224 during business hours for further information.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Windslabs can be found in lee areas near ridgelines and in cross loaded gully features. Be cautious of triggering these pockets in the hunt for early season snow.

Weather Forecast

Forecasts call for warm, windy, and dry conditions for the period.

Snowpack Summary

In Alpine areas October snow now forms a firm basal layers.  Through November several snowfalls have accumulated above these layers most of which have settled rapidly with warm conditions. Last week brought about 20cm of snow with strong W winds that created windslabs. Warm temperatures since this time are encouraging settlement.

Avalanche Summary

Very little observed activity with few opportunities to make observations.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

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