Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Nov 25 – 28, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

There is now enough snow to ski near the divide and groups are reporting good ski quality. As always at this time of year watch out for early season hazards like stumps and rocks. With lots of low density snow available for transport and wind in the forecast expect new sensitive windslabs to form.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Lots of snow available for transport with incoming moderate to strong winds.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Will exist in steep sheltered terrain with smooth ground cover.

Snowpack Summary

Around 80cm of new storm snow sits on ground or old snow in some isolated high alpine locations. Moderate to Strong SW winds are forming windslabs in the alpine and at treeline.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed however very limited field work.

Weather Summary

Mon

Overcast skies with flurries through the day. Alpine high of -5 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Tues

Overcast skies with no significant precip. Alpine high of -5 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Wed

Overcast skies with flurries through the day. Alpine high of -5 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.

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