Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Assess for wind slab and watch for blowing snow as you move through terrain. Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported since Monday, Dec 19th.
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Snowpack Summary
Variable winds over the past few days could have formed new wind slab on all aspects. A variety of surfaces can be found in the alpine including; new wind slab, old hard slab, wind scouring, a crust and even exposed ground. In areas that are protected from the wind up to 20cm of low density faceted snow can be found.
The height of the snowpack is variable. In areas lee of the prevailing wind, depths of up to 150cm can be found. At the lower elevation treeline terrain, snow depths decrease and are estimated at 60 to 90 cm.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Flurries bringing trace amounts of new snow. Moderate easterly winds and a low of -25 at 1200m.
Sunday
Flurries bringing 5 to 10cm of new snow. Moderate to strong southerly winds and a high of -15 at 1200m.
Monday
Flurries bringing around 5cm of new snow with moderate to strong southerly winds. High of -14 at 1200m.
Tuesday
Flurries continue with up to 5cm of new snow possible. Light to moderate southerly winds and a high of -10 at 1200m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind loaded snow.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slab could be found on all aspects due to variable winds. The possibility of strong winds mean that wind slab could be found further down slope than expected.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2