Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Jan 19 – 20, 2022Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    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.

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).

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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.

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