Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.
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.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed however very limited field work.
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.
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
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Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Dry
Will exist in steep sheltered terrain with smooth ground cover.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Wind Slabs
Lots of snow available for transport with incoming moderate to strong winds.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2