Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Wind slabs and wind-affected snow are found at higher elevations. The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any reports of recent avalanches. Looking forward, riders could trigger newly formed wind slabs in wind-loaded alpine terrain.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
The alpine has received 50 cm of snow over the past week, which settled quickly. Strong southwest wind is redistributing the snow, loading cross-loaded and lee terrain features in the alpine. Wind-hardened surfaces are expected on southerly slopes. Wind-sheltered terrain may still have soft surfaces.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow with the most expected around White Pass. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow with the most expected around White Pass. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Monday
Clear skies. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs are likely found in wind-loaded terrain features in the alpine. Seek wind-sheltered terrain for the best riding.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2