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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 7th, 2026–Feb 10th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Waterton Lakes, Waterton.

Snow is set to return to southern Alberta!!! Precipitation amounts are uncertain but we could see up to 15cm over the next 2 days. Pay attention to wind loaded features as the snow begins to accumulate.

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed

Snowpack Summary

Alpine/Treeline: Moist surface snow refreezing into crust. 5-20 cm of wind slab exists in lee features. In sheltered areas, 10 cm of snow overlies a 2-15cm crust. 10-15 cm of facets sits below this layer. The lower snowpack is well settled with multiple crusts. Total snow height is 160-200cm.

Below Treeline: Moist surface snow refreezing into crust. The mid-pack is a series of crusts and facets. Lower snowpack is melt forms to ground. Total height of snow is 40-110cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday

Overcast with snow up to 10cm possible. Strong SW winds and -2°C in the alpine. Freezing Level 1800m

Monday

Overcast with flurries, up to 5cm possible. Strong SW winds and -2°C in the alpine. Freezing level drops to 1300m

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation. Moderate SW winds and a freezing level of 1300m. Alpine high -6°C

Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.