Avalanche Forecast Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Issued: — Valid Until:
Tim Haggarty,
Parks Canada
Problems
Wind Slabs
Soft slabs are present on the lee sides of wind exposed features. With 60cm of recent storm snow available for transport and more snow to come, these slabs will continue to develop with Strong Westerly winds. Watch precip and warming trends.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Very Likely - LikelyExpected Size
1 - 2Persistent Slabs
Suncrusts and isolated pockets of surface hoar now down 50 to 80cm. With continued loading and forecast rise in freezing levels these slabs may become more active.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.