Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Use caution in steep alpine terrain; avalanches are possible on wind-loaded slopes.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Continued strong northeast outflow winds have significantly altered and redistributed surface snow at all elevations.
The lower snowpack is generally strong, with the potential for various crusts at the base.
Snow depths are approximately 50 cm around treeline elevations, with as much as 100 cm in sheltered or wind-loaded locations in the alpine.
Weather Summary
Thursday night
Mostly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 40 to 60 km/h ridgetop northeast wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 30 to 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
- Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Strong outflow winds are redistributing snow. Freshly formed wind slabs will be the most unstable.
Aspects: South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2