Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Assess steep lines for wind slab.
Use good group management and ride steep terrain one at a time.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days.
Snowpack Summary
Variable surface conditions exist in the alpine . South facing terrain has a mix of scouring, a crust and potentially moist snow in the afternoon. Soft snow can still be found on sheltered north facing terrain.
A layer of surface hoar may be found down 20 to 60 cm in sheltered terrain. Check out this MIN from our field team for more details.
A thick melt-freeze crust is found down 50 to 100 cm below 1500 m. this layer is not currently a concern.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies with no new snow expected. 5 to 20 km/h outflow wind. Above freezing layer above 1500 m.
Thursday
Sunny with no new snow expected. 5 to 20 km/h easterly alpine wind. Treeline temperature -1°C.
Friday
Sunny with no new snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h easterly alpine wind. Above freezing layer above 1500 m.
Saturday
Sunny with no new snow expected. 5 to 15 km/h south alpine wind. Temperature inversion, treeline temperature -4°C and colder temperatures below.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slab may still be found near ridge crests. They will likely be more reactive if they overlie facets or surface hoar.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5