Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new reports of avalanches since Friday when natural and remote rider triggered wind slabs size 1.5-2 were observed on north aspects in the alpine. Wind slabs appeared to be less sensitive on Saturday according to this MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Around 20 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by wind in most areas. Good snow quality can be found in wind-sheltered terrain. In these areas, the new snow may sit over a layer of surface hoar.
Below 1500 m, a thick melt-freeze crust is buried 50 - 100 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries bringing a trace. 30 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Ridgetop wind easing to 20 km/h northeast. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow. Ridgetop wind 50 to 60 km/h south. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with scattered flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow. Ridgetop wind 10 to 20 km/h southeast. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for pockets of reactive wind slab in lee features at upper elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2