Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Feb 12 – 15, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

As temperatures continue to drop, so has the avalanche hazard.

Skiing holds a mix of firm and crusty surface conditions with the occasional pocket of wind effected snow from the latest snowfall.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

Isolated loose wet avalanches (up to size 1) observed from the latest warming event.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine/Treeline: 5 cm of recent snowfall has been redistributed by moderate westerly wind. This sits on a widespread melt freeze crust over moist snow. The mid and lower snowpack consist of several crusts and faceted layers and is well settled. Total snow height is 160-200cm.

Below Treeline: 2-5 cm of recent snowfall sits on a crust. Underlying layers are moist to ground. Total height of snow is 30-100 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday

Partially cloudy with an alpine high of -3 °C. No precipitation expected and winds 20km/h SW

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud with an alpine high of -4°C. No precipitation expected and winds will be gusting 55km/h SW

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud with some flurries expected. Alpine high of -4°C with winds gusting 55km/h

Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast

Weather tables found here.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.

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