Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Assess for wind slab as you travel into exposed terrain.
Wind slabs may not bond well to the hard surface they will form over.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region.
Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Ongoing light snowfall and southerly wind has likely formed deeper deposits on northerly aspects and scoured or pressed south facing slopes.
10 to 30 cm of snow sits above a firm, supportive crust that extends up to 1500 m.
The remainder of the snowpack has no layers of concern. Snowpack depths range from about 70 to 180 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 3 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °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.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
New, reactive wind slabs could be found in exposed terrain. Due to the potential for strong winds wind slab may be found further down slope than expected.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5