Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Mar 30 – 31, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
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Highlights

Avoid shallow slopes where triggering avalanches is most likely.

Despite the recent wind, good riding can still be found in sheltered features.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Rider triggerable wind slabs could still linger in the alpine. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper layers, causing larger avalanches.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1.5–3

    Persistent slabs could be triggered by riders in shallow snowpack areas or on features where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Avalanche Summary

Over the past few days, there has been evidence of large cornice falls and wind slabs up to size 2. A very large size 3 cornice-triggered slab that may have run on a persistent weak layer also occurred just outside the bulletin area on Saturday.

Shout out to everyone who filled out a Mountain Information Network report.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about how quickly persistent slabs are gaining strength.

Snowpack Summary

Previous strong wind has created hard, pressed surfaces, wind slab, and sustrugi in exposed terrain. That being said, we’ve received reports of good riding on faceted northeast facing slopes and sheltered terrain at lower elevations.

The lower snowpack is faceted, particularly in shallow areas or on slopes where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind, 20 to 40 km/h outflow at valley bottom. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind, 20 to 40 km/h outflow at valley bottom. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to buried weak layers.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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