Yukon

Use caution in steep alpine terrain; avalanches are possible on wind-loaded slopes.

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Continued strong northeast outflow winds have significantly altered and redistributed surface snow at all elevations.

The lower snowpack is generally strong, with the potential for various crusts at the base.

Snow depths are approximately 50 cm around treeline elevations, with as much as 100 cm in sheltered or wind-loaded locations in the alpine.

Thursday night

Mostly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Friday

Partly cloudy. 40 to 60 km/h ridgetop northeast wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 30 to 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
• Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.