Waterton Lakes

Last week's snowfall has been redistributed into windslabs near ridge crests and in isolated features. Use caution when entering wind loaded terrain.

The latter part of the forecast period is expected to come with significant warming, be aware that wet loose avalanches will be possible in steep lower elevation terrain.

Moderate

• Uncertainty is due to difficult to forecast freezing levels.

Wind slab avalanches have been observed over the past week to size 2.5.

Last week's 60 cm of snowfall has since been transported by strong winds and will become moist in lower elevations during the latter part of this forecast period.

The mid pack consists of settled snow, with the late December crust down 65-90 cm deep.

The lower snowpack is refrozen rain effected layers, which are still moist at ground in places.

Sunday

Cloudy with sunny periods. Isolated flurries. High of -2 °C. SW wind gusting to 75 km/h. Freezing level at 1800 m.

Monday

Cloudy with sunny periods. Low of -2 °C, High of 2 °C. Wind gusting to 80 km/h. Freezing level at 2300 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated rain showers. Low of 2 °C, High of 4 °C. Wind gusting to 70 km/h. Freezing level at 3200 m.

Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast

• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• The more the snowpack warms up and weakens, the more conservative your terrain selection should be.