Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Haines Pass, Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past three days, but observations have been very limited. Please consider sharing your observations if you're in the mountains this weekend.
Snowpack Summary
10-20 cm of recent snowfall was accompanied by strong southerly winds, likely forming new wind slabs on north aspects.
The upper and middle of the snowpack contain several crusts.
Check out this recent MIN report from our field team for the most recent field observations.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with snowfall 3-5 cm. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2