Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Dec 12 – 15, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Travel on skis is still very difficult, some eager skiers have been travelling uphill in boots. If you do venture out be very careful as many early-season hazards still exist. See this MIN for photos of conditions. The primary concern is for windslabs at treeline. A nearby ski resort saw windslab avalanches up to size 2 with explosives

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    This problem exists mostly in the alpine and at treeline but may exist in isolated pockets below treeline. Snow cover below treeline is largely below threshold.

Confidence

Moderate

Weather Summary

Tues

Freezing levels will rise to 2500 m, no precip expected. Winds increase through the day to strong SW.

Wed

Freezing levels continue to rise to 3500m, with no precip. Winds continue to increase to extreme SW.

Thurs

Flurries overnight and a drop in freezing level to valley bottom. Winds decrease to strong SW.

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

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