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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 18th, 2022–Jan 19th, 2022
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Yukon.

Assess for the formation of new wind slabs as the day progresses.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with no precipitation, 40 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -9 C.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, 50 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -9 C.

THURSDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -5 C.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -6 C.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed on Monday. A few small avalanches were triggered by riders near White Pass over the weekend (see here and here).

We appreciate all your observations on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Around 5 cm of snow and strong southerly wind are forecast, which will form new wind slabs in lee terrain features. In sheltered terrain, around 10 cm of softer snow may exist.

The remainder of the snowpack has been reported as being hard but heavily faceted.

Terrain and Travel

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

New wind slabs may form over the day from some new snow and strong southerly wind. Use particular caution when entering steep terrain features on lee slopes.

Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2