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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 8th, 2025–Dec 9th, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.

Regions

Yukon, Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West.

Watch for reactive wind slabs. A conservative approach is required.

Take into account the cold temperatures, add extra buffer time and maintain a larger safety margin throughout the day.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

Over the weekend, remotely triggered storm and wind slabs (up to size 2) were reported in the Fraser Chute East area and at Log Cabin.

In general, observations are limited this time of year. Be sure to verify conditions as you go.

If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Wind has varied in direction over the past few days, expect exposed areas to be generally wind-affected with wind slabon leeward slopes. You may find soft snow in only the most in sheltered areas.

A crust is buried from 5 to 40 cm under the new snow. The bond between this crust and the new snow is very poor.

Below ridgetops there is an average snowpack depth of 110 cm. Snowpack depth gradually thins as elevation decreases to around 60 cm at the highway.

Many early season hazards are just below the surface at this elevation.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -26 °C.

Tuesday
Sunny. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -28 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -30 °C.

Thursday
Sunny. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -31 °C.



More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Expect slab conditions to change drastically as you move into wind-exposed terrain.
  • Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.