Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Nov 9 – 12, 2020
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
No rating
Below
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Highlights

Waterton received 50cm of low density snow in the past 72 h. This should set us up nicely for a great ski season but early season hazards require a cautious approach. The Akamina Parkway is closed as of the the writing of this bulletin. 

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Wind Slabs will become the primary hazard early next week as Westerly winds increase.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely - Very Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    50 cm of unconsolidated snow will be easily triggered in steep terrain. The likelihood of loose dry avalanches combined with early season hazards makes skiing a poor choice at the moment.

Weather Forecast

Tonight- Isolated flurries with a low of -12. West winds increasing to 40km/h

Monday - Cloudy with sunny periods. freezing levels remaining a valley bottom with trace precipitation. 50km/h west wind gusting 70km/h in the afternoon.

Tuesday- Mostly Cloudy with isolated flurries. High of -5 with moderate SW winds.

Snowpack Summary

50 cm of low density snow has fallen in the past 72 h. This snow has fallen on bare ground below 2100m. Above this elevation, new snow sits above a a 5-10 cm thick rain crust.

Avalanche Summary

Extremely limited observations due to adverse travel conditions.

Confidence

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