Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Oct 14 – 15, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating

Highlights

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.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Enough snow has fallen to create winter like conditions up high. Be on the lookout for pockets of windslab especially in confined features.

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

Regions covered