Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Avalanche hazard will remain elevated as heavy snow and strong winds continue into Wednesday.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. However, we expect a natural avalanche cycle to occur overnight Tuesday and potentially into Wednesday with forecast snowfall and winds.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
As much as 80 cm of recent storm snow continues to be redistributed by strong southerly winds. Deep deposits of wind-loaded snow can be found in lee features, while south-facing terrain continues to be scoured by recent winds.
New snow is reportedly well bonded to an underlying crust.
Treeline snow depth is roughly 80 cm, however, snow depths overall remain highly variable.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with 20 to 30 cm of snow, south alpine wind 70 to 80 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow, southwest alpine wind 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow, southeast alpine wind 50 to 70 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid all avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind, or rain.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slab reactivity and size will increase with the forecast winds and snowfall Tuesday night, into Wednesday.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5