Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Wind-affected snow exists at upper elevations. Small, isolated pockets of wind slab may exist on leeward slopes.
Softer snow may be found at lower elevations in wind sheltered terrain
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported from the region.
Small avalanches are still possible under low hazard and can have serious consequences on steep features.
Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Stiff wind-affected snow covers most open and exposed areas. Pockets of soft snow may hide in sheltered lee features at upper elevations.
10 to 20 cm of snow sits above a firm, supportive crust.
The remainder of the snowpack has no layers of concern. Snowpack depths range from about 70 to 180 cm.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Cloudy, with scattered flurries, 5 cm. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with sunny breaks. 15 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with scattered flurries, 5 cm. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
Snow 10 to 20 cm. 30 to 85 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.