Yukon

Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday.

No new avalanches have been reported in the past three days, but observations have been very limited. Please consider sharing your observations if you're in the mountains this weekend.

10-20 cm of recent snowfall was accompanied by strong southerly winds, likely forming new wind slabs on north aspects.

The upper and middle of the snowpack contain several crusts.

Check out this recent MIN report from our field team for the most recent field observations.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Monday

Cloudy with snowfall 3-5 cm. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.