Bulletin d’avalanche

Waterton Lakes

Mar 4 – 7, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Thu
Fri
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Cooler temps have formed a new surface crust and have decreased the likelihood of triggering the persistent weak layer in the snowpack. This thick crust is generally supportive to skis and snowboards and provides a decent ride down the slopes.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–1.5

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1.5–2.5

    Remains a concern where the surface crust is thin or non-existent.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

A few cm of snow sits on a thick new surface crust at all elevations. Below this, the snowpack remains moist in many places (moist to ground below 1900 m). Depth of snow at treeline averages 130- 200 cm.

Weather Summary

Temperature staying below freezing with some flurries and generally cloudy skies.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

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