Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 16 – 19, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Extreme winds are forecast for Thursday but then a little bit of snow will arrive Friday and Saturday with cooler temps. Pay attention to changing wind direction as this may have an impact on where the snow is transported to.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    A few centimeters of snow are expected Friday and Saturday with winds changing from W to N. Expect a thin new windslab on all aspect in the alpine and at treeline due to changing wind direction.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed

Weather Summary

Thurs

Some cloud in the afternoon with no precip forecast. Alpine high of -3°C with 80-90 km/h NW winds

Fri

Cloudy with light snow, 3-5 cm expected. Wind north 10-20 km/hr. High of -10°C in the alpine.

Sat

Overcast with snow ending by noon, 3-5cm. Wind north 20-30 km/hr. Alpine high of -13°C.

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Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

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