Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Evaluate steep lines for wind slabs before committing.
The best riding will be found on sheltered terrain features.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Early season observations are very limited. Share your observations with forecasters and the backcountry community through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 15 centimeters of snow covers a mix of old surfaces, including hard wind-affected snow, soft faceted snow, and surface hoar. The snowpack is generally strong, with some crusts near the base.
Snow depths vary significantly across the region, with about 50 cm at treeline and up to 100 cm in alpine areas.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
A mix of cloud and clear skies with trace amounts of snow expected. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20°C.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -21°C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -26°C.
Sunday
Increasing cloud throughout the day with 0 to 2 cm of snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -25°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.