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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 3rd, 2024–Feb 4th, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.

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Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations.

Snowpack Summary

At upper elevations, 10-40 cm of recent dry snow has been redistributed by shifting winds. This recent snow has been observed to be bonding well to an underlying crust, reaching up to 1500 m in White Pass and 1200 m in the Wheaton area.

Weather Summary

Saturday night

Partly cloudy with a trace of snow possible. Southwest ridgetop wind 50-60 km/h. Treeline temperature around -20 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud with a trace of snow possible. Southwest ridgetop wind 60-70 km/h. Treeline temperature warming up to -8 °C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with a trace of snow possible. Southwest ridgetop wind <20 km/h. Treeline temperature around -8 °C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud with a trace of snow possible. Northwest to northeast ridgetop wind 20-30 km/h. Treeline temperature around -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Extra caution for areas experiencing rapidly warming temperatures for the first time.
  • Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent winds have shifted around the rose, redistributing recent storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. A rapid warm-up may reinvigorate wind slab reactivity on Sunday.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2