Yukon

Watch for old and hard wind slabs as you transition from sheltered to wind exposed terrain.

The cold weather continues to weaken the general structure of the snowpack.

Reports of small (size 1) natural wind slab avalanches were reported on Tuesday.

Observations are limited this time of year. Be sure to verify conditions as you go.

If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN)!

The upper snowpack is soft in sheltered areas around treeline and mostly hard and sculpted by the wind at alpine elevations.

An average snowpack depth of 110 cm in the alpine tapers with elevation to around 60 cm at the White Pass highway elevation.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -23 °C.

Wednesday
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -25 °C.

Thursday
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -27 °C.

Friday
Mostly clear. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -30 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.