Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Wet loose avalanches may occur on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Cornices are large and may weaken with daytime warming.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region on Thursday.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Predominantly wind affected snow surfaces are found in the alpine. Wind-sheltered terrain may hold settled soft snow that can produce dry loose avalanches with skier traffic in steep terrain. Steep sun-exposed slopes will moisten with daytime warming and freeze into a hard melt-freeze crust overnight.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around +2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Saturday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Sunday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Be carefull with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches may occur on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day. Cornices are also large and may weaken with daytime warming.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5