Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Mar 25 – 28, 2022
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Spring has arrived so plan to travel early in the day when travel is fast and hazard is lower with cooler temps.

High freezing levels expected on Sunday and Monday mean we are unlikely to get good over night refreezes.

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3

    High freezing levels Sunday and Monday will weaken and test cornices at treeline and alpine.

  • Loose Wet

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

    Wet loose activity will increase with day time warming. Pay close attention to steep rocky solar slopes.

Weather Forecast

Tonight: Few clouds. Low of -1 Freezing levels 1500m.

Sat: Mix of sun and cloud with alpine temps rising to +1. Winds light from the SW. FL 2400m.

Sun: Mix of sun and cloud. Alpine temps +8. Light to moderate winds from SW. FL 3000m.

Mon: Partially cloudy with alpine temps around +5. Winds light gusting moderate from W. FL 2800m.

Snowpack Summary

Moist surface snow on all aspects to 1800m, higher on solar slopes. Above 1800m a rain crust exists on all aspects well into into ALP. A series of crusts and windslab make up the midpack. Lower snowpack is well settled 1F to P. HS 250-300 cm near the continental divide.

Avalanche Summary

Numerous natural wet loose avalanches to sz 2 were observed around the park and in surrounding tenure in the last few days. Evidence of of large wet loose cycle from Thursdays rain can be seen in many paths. Please report any observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain

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