Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Recently formed wind slabs will likely remain triggerable by riders this weekend.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Friday, our field team remotely triggered a size 2 wind slab avalanche on a north aspect in the alpine. See their MIN report for details.
Snowpack Summary
Around 20 cm of new snow has been redistributed by wind in most areas. In sheltered terrain, 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
Friday night
Clearing. West ridgetop wind easing 20 km/h to 10 km/h. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. <20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries bringing a trace. 60 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.
Monday
Partly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid freshly wind loaded features, especially near ridge crests, roll-overs and in steep terrain.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Strong winds have redistributed recent snow into lee terrain features in wind-exposed areas. Wind slabs will likely remain triggerable by riders this weekend.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2