Waterton Lakes National Park Avalanche Forecast
Mar 2nd, 2012 5:54PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeStrong Westerly Winds! Precip on Sat and potentially Heavy on Mon. Sunday will bring rising freezing levels to near 1800m Monday. Likelihood of Natural Activity will increase. Consider fragile cornices, watch the warming and rapid loading.
Summary
Problems
Wind Slabs
Likelihood
Expected Size
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.Persistent Slabs
Likelihood
Expected Size
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.Valid until: Mar 5th, 2012 4:00PM