Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Dec 30, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Snow coverage is still minimal at lower elevations, travel cautiously if you decide to get out on skis in the backcountry.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Confidence

Moderate

Snowpack Summary

Small wind slabs and variable snow surfaces in the alpine and at treeline from the extreme winds earlier this week. This sits over older wind slabs and a basal crust in the alpine. Due to previous warm temps and rain there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.

Weather Summary

Saturday

Partly cloudy with light - moderate SW winds. Freezing level 3000 m with an alpine high near +5 degrees.

Sunday

Mainly cloudy with light - moderate W winds. Scattered flurries or rain showers possible with freezing level falling to 1800 m.

Monday

Light snow with up to 5 cm possible by Monday afternoon. Light SE winds, freezing level valley bottom.

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

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