Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Jan 11 – 14, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

Watch out for a touchy persistent slab problem, most prevalent below treeline in steep, sheltered areas. Lots of hidden hazards exist below treeline.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    This wind slab is now buried by 30 cm of new storm snow.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    This problem will most likely be found in steep sheltered areas at treeline and below.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No natural avalanches observed today but poor visibility. Two size 2 persistent slab avalanches triggered remotely by field team today.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 70 cm of storm snow overlies a facet and crust combo which exists in more sheltered areas. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Areas close to the divide have the best snow coverage.

Weather Summary

Thurs

Light snow with 5 - 10 cm possible, light NE winds with temperatures in the -25 to - 35°C range.

Fri

Skies clearing, light NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C

Sat

Clear skies, light to moderate NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Friday

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