Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Dec 7 – 10, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Rain has ravaged the snowpack, especially on the east side of the park. Snow is completely melted in many areas. Hiking boots might be the best mode of travel while the snowpack rebuilds. Snow is forecast for tomorrow however this will only hide early-season hazards such as stumps and rocks. If you try and ski use caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

    This new slab will form on a new melt-freeze crust and/or ground. Saturday afternoon winds will increase and form windslabs in alpine and treeline lees.

Weather Summary

Thurs

Freezing levels come down to valley bottom during the day. Snow through the day 15-25 cm with moderate to strong SW winds.

Fri

Flurries through the day up to 2cm possible. Winds will be light until noon and then increase to moderate NW. Freezing Levels remain valley bottom.

Sat

Partially cloudy, alpine temps of -5. Winds increase through the day to strong SW.

For more weather info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Confidence

Moderate

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.

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