Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Jan 17 – 18, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
No rating

Highlights

New wind slabs may form over the day.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs may form as new snow and strong wind impact the region. Expect to find them in wind-loaded terrain near ridges. Also assess how new snow is bonding to previous surfaces.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received reports of avalanche activity over the past few days. We expect that new wind slabs may form, which riders could trigger on Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

New snow and strong southerly wind are forecast, which may form new wind slabs near ridges. Storm slabs may begin to form in areas sheltered from the wind.

Snow depths at White Pass are around 100 cm in sheltered areas and 200 cm on wind-loaded slopes.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 20 to 30 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, 30 to 40 km/h southeast wind, alpine temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud with intermittent snowfall, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 20 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -8 °C.

Thursday

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, 60 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.

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