Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Feb 26 – 27, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Watch for pockets of reactive wind slab in lee features at upper elevations.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new reports of avalanches since Friday when natural and remote rider triggered wind slabs size 1.5-2 were observed on north aspects in the alpine. Wind slabs appeared to be less sensitive on Saturday according to this MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Around 20 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by wind in most areas. Good snow quality can be found in wind-sheltered terrain. In these areas, the new snow may sit over a layer of surface hoar.

Below 1500 m, a thick melt-freeze crust is buried 50 - 100 cm deep.

Weather Summary

Sunday night

Partly cloudy with isolated flurries bringing a trace. 30 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Ridgetop wind easing to 20 km/h northeast. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow. Ridgetop wind 50 to 60 km/h south. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with scattered flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow. Ridgetop wind 10 to 20 km/h southeast. Treeline temperature -15 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

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