Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 27 – 30, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Expect sun exposed Wind Slabs to become more reactive with Sundays warm temperatures.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Westerly winds have formed thin wind slabs over a crust layer.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    This layer likely requires a large trigger. Be cautious when transitioning from thick to thin snowpack areas

Weather Forecast

Sunday: 0-2 cm of snow with West wind 50km/h gusting to 80. Freezing level 1300m.Monday: Mostly Sunny. Light to Moderate West Wind. Freezing level valley bottomTuesday: Mostly Sunny. Light to Moderate West Wind. .

Snowpack Summary

30cm of recently wind affected snow sits atop a crust layer below 2000m . The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas.

Avalanche Summary

No new Avalanche activity observed.

Confidence

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