Waterton Lakes
Pericolo valanghe
In sintesi
The current high pressure weather pattern and a stout crust are contributing to LOW avalanche danger at all elevations. Travel can still be tricky, as the crust remains thick in many areas.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 5cm of recent snow sits on a thick crust at all elevations, which is beginning to break down. Below, sits a layer of facets. The mid pack consists of settled snow and additional melt-freeze crusts. The lower snowpack is refrozen rain effected layers.
Weather Summary
Tues
Sunny. Low of -8 °C, High of -4 °C. Wind up to 20 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Wed
Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. Low of -6 °C, High of -3 °C. Wind gusting to 45 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Thurs
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Low of -6 °C, High of -3 °C. Wind gusting to 55 km/h. Freezing level at 1700 m.
Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast