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.
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
Saturday
Mainly cloudy with an alpine high of 0°C. Winds 40km/h SW with no significant precip expected.
Sunday
Sunny with an alpine high of +2°C. Winds 40km/h SW with no significant precip expected.
Monday
Mainly cloudy with an alpine high of -1°C. Winds 40km/h SW with no significant precip expected.
Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast
ECC Weather Table found here.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.