Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Mar 1 – 4, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

After a brief respite, the icebox returns on Friday. Bundle up if you are heading out!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Watch for new windslabs developing with NE winds, and old windslabs on all aspects.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5
    The basal weaknesses are well bridged in deeper snowpack areas, but there remains the possibility to be surprised in thin snowpack areas.

Weather Forecast

Friday: Continued upslope snowfall will bring a total of 10cm of storm snow moderate NE windsSaturday: Under the arctic influence with an alpine high of -28. Clear skies and light E windSunday: Alpine high -21, Light NE winds

Snowpack Summary

A couple centimeters of new snow has covered a variety of wind affected surfaced at all elevations including windslabs on all aspects in the Alpine and at Treeline. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed on a field trip to Cameron Lake on Thursday.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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