Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Exercise caution around wind-loaded, alpine features where the greatest risk of avalanches exists.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
On Tuesday, a size 1 storm slab avalanche was triggered by skiers on Feather Peak, just west of the forecast region. Details can be found in this report.
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 snowpack remains shallow at lower elevations with open creeks, exposed rocks, and plenty of early-season hazards.
However, reports suggest that much more snow has accumulated in alpine terrain during the recent warm stormy weather. A crust is buried anywhere from 0 to 50 cm depending on your location's wind exposure and elevation. A robust crust has been reported near the base of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Mostly cloudy with light snow, trace accumulation, southeast alpine wind 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud with light snow, northerly alpine wind 5 to 15 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with light snowfall, trace accumulation, alpine wind southeast 15 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature - 11 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with snow, 1 to 5 cm accumulation, alpine wind south 25 to 50 km/h, treeline temeprature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for pockets of wind slab in leeward terrain features, such as ridge tops, alpine bowls and gullies.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2