Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 4th, 2019 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Wet.

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Waterton Lakes.

We have transitioned to spring danger ratings. Dry snow can be found on the highest north faces, and travel below treeline remains good provided there is an overnight freeze.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Friday: Cloudy with scattered wet flurries, moderate SW winds. Freezing level to 2300m.Saturday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries and moderate SW winds. Freezing level to 1900m.Sunday: Cloudy with scattered flurries. Strong SW winds. Freezing level to 2100m.

Snowpack Summary

In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is generally moist and well settled.

Avalanche Summary

No new recent avalanches observed.

Confidence

Problems

Loose Wet

Daytime warming, the strong spring sun, and rain will all increase the potential for loose wet avalanches to occur. Start and end your day early before surface crusts have a chance to break down.

Start and finish early before the surface crusts melt.Avoid terrain traps, such as gullies, where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 7th, 2019 4:00PM