Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 7 – 10, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Snowpack has been settling during the warm weather. Human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. Small windslabs may be found in isolated lees or extreme terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed this week, however limited field days.

Snowpack Summary

10-20cm of settling snow overlies a crust complex that is up to 30cm thick and has been found up to 2000m. The midpack is mostly well-consolidated snow in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline the lower snowpack is still very faceted. The 2022-12-14 surface hoar layer can be found down 50-70cm and has still been reactive in tests.

Weather Summary

Saturday

Strong to extreme ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -2. Skies will be broken with no significant precip forecast.

Sunday

Strong ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -2. Skies will be broken with light flurries possible in the afternoon.

Monday

Strong ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -5. Light flurries and overcast skies

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.

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