Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Dec 24 – 25, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
No rating

Highlights

Assess for wind slab as you travel into exposed terrain.

Wind slabs may not bond well to the hard surface they will form over.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    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.

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.

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