Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Oct 14th, 2019–Oct 15th, 2019

Alpine

Below Threshold.

Treeline

Below Threshold.

Below Treeline

Below Threshold.

Alpine

Below Threshold.

Treeline

Below Threshold.

Below Treeline

Below Threshold.

Alpine

Below Threshold.

Treeline

Below Threshold.

Below Treeline

Below Threshold.

Regions

Waterton Lakes.

Hikers and scramblers should be aware of the potential for avalanches on routes and trails leading above treeline. Decent skiing and any kind of ice climbing are still a ways away.

Weather Forecast

Check Environment Canada and the Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast for up to date weather information.

Snowpack Summary

Two significant upslope storms deposited 80-120cm of snow in the park in between late September and early October. Although this snow has mainly melted down low, be prepared to find dry snow and winter avalanche conditions in the alpine.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent avalanches reported, with little data available. If you do head out we would love to hear what you find in a MIN report.

Confidence

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.