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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 28th, 2023–Nov 29th, 2023
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.

The snowpack is generally shallow and littered with hazards just below the snow surface. Use caution in deeper, wind loaded features where reactive wind slabs are more likely to be found.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

If you do head out, do so with a cautious and investigative mindset, and let us know what you're seeing by submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

The snow depth is roughly 30 cm at treeline and up to 80 cm in the alpine. A crust from recent warm temperatures and rain can be found on the surface or below a trace of fresh snow. The alpine snowpack has been extensively wind-affected. A robust crust has been reported near the base of the snowpack.

The snowpack remains very shallow at lower elevations and creeks are open, rocks are exposed, and there are plenty of early-season hazards.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 to 20km/h, treeline temperature -10 °C.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy with no precipitation, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southeast alpine wind 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
  • Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent snow and wind have likely formed fresh wind slabs. Wind-loaded bowls and gullies may present as an appealing place to get some early-season turns, but they're also the places where avalanches are more likely to occur.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2