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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 26th, 2023–Dec 29th, 2023
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Waterton, Waterton Lakes.

Windslabs may linger after 5-15 cm of snow over the weekend formed with strong to extreme W-SW winds over the past few days. Snow coverage is still minimal at lower elevations, so travel cautiously if you decide to get out in the backcountry.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A few size 1 loose-dry and slab avalanches have been observed in steep rocky terrain.

Snowpack Summary

Storm snow from the weekend has formed windslabs in the Alpine and at Treeline which sits on older wind slabs and a basal crust in the alpine. Due to previous warm temps and rain there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.

Weather Summary

Wed

Mainly sunny. Wind SW 20 becoming 50. Alpine high +6, FL 3200 m

Thurs

Wind SW strong to extreme. Alp High: -6, FL: 1900 m

Fri

Moderate SW winds. Alp High: 0, FL: 1800 m.

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5