Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Evaluate steep lines carefully for wind slabs before committing.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported, but small wind slabs from last week’s outflow winds remain visible.
Early season observations are very limited. Share your observations with forecasters and the backcountry community through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of snow will cover a mix of old surfaces, including hard wind-affected snow, soft faceted snow, and surface hoar. The snowpack is generally strong, with some crusts near the base.
Snow depths vary significantly across the region, with about 50 cm at treeline and up to 100 cm in alpine areas.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with 1 to 2 cm of snow. 15 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 1 to 2 cm of snow in the morning then clearing in the afternoon. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -22 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small pockets of wind-loaded snow may still be triggerable.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5