Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Dec 11 – 12, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

Watch for lingering pockets of wind slab in the alpine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Watch for wind-loaded pockets on steep slopes in the alpine. Low danger doesn't mean no avalanches.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported since Saturday.

Looking forward, the main concern will be the potential for small wind slabs on lee features in the alpine. Check out this MIN for more details.

Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Above 1500 m, 10 to 30 cm of soft snow has been redistributed by strong southwest wind. Below 1500 m, there is a crust on the surface.

The remainder of the snowpack is dry, with small faceted crystals down to the ground. 

Snow depths vary significantly, between 70 to 130 cm around the White Pass.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Cloudy. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.

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