Lawinenlagebericht

Yukon

Feb 8 – 9, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Tue
Wed
Hochgebirge
3 · Erheblich
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
Keine Stufe
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Kernpunkte

Recent strong southerly winds have formed wind slabs in Leeward terrain features.

Use caution as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–2

    Wind slabs will be most reactive on northern-facing aspects and where the slab overlies surface hoar.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Unlikely - Possible
    Größe
    2.5–3.5

    A weak layer of facets may be found 90 to 280 cm deep. In shallower inland areas, weak depth hoar exists to ground. Avoid steep, rocky, and thin snowpack areas where this layer could be triggered.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Observations are limited, so be sure to post yours to the MIN if you get out!

Snowpack Summary

Up to 35 cm of new snow has accumulated since Monday, accompanied by strong southerly winds. Below 1200 m, a crust has formed from the warm temperatures and rain earlier in the week. The highest snowfall amounts are in the White Pass area, with lesser amounts inland.

A crust buried on Jan 26th is reported to be down 40 to 60 cm. On northern and eastern aspects, a layer of surface hoar exists over the crust in some places.

A layer of facets from December is buried down 90–280 cm. It remains a concern where the snowpack transitions from thin to thick in White Pass and is the layer of concern in inland areas with a lower snowpack.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Sunday
Cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 15 cm of snow. 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Choose low-angled, sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
  • Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

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