Yukon

Reactive wind slab may exist on leeward slopes. Cracking and whumpfing are signs of unstable snow.

Softer snow may be found at lower elevations in wind sheltered terrain.

No new avalanches have been reported from the region.

Strong winds and new snow may form fresh wind slabs at upper elevations.

Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.

Stiff wind-affected snow covers most open and exposed areas. Pockets of soft snow may hide in sheltered lee features at upper elevations.

10 to 20 cm of snow sits above a firm, supportive crust.

The remainder of the snowpack has no layers of concern. Snowpack depths range from about 70 to 180 cm.

Saturday night

Cloudy, with scattered flurries. 40 to 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with snow 2 to 7 cm. 40 to 55 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday

New snow 5 to 10 cm. 45 gusting to 100 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Tuesday

Snow 5 to 15 cm. 30 to 85 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.