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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 2nd, 2023–Dec 3rd, 2023

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.

Regions

Yukon, Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West.

The best conditions will be found in terrain that has not been affected by wind. Stick to areas where snow does not feel slabby and dense.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

On Tuesday, a size 1 storm slab avalanche was triggered by skiers on Feather Peak, just west of the forecast region. Details can be found in this report.

Early season observations are limited. Please post any pictures or information to the MIN.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack remains shallow at lower elevations with open creeks, exposed rocks, and other early-season hazards.

However, reports suggest that much more snow has accumulated in alpine terrain during the recent warm stormy weather. A crust is buried anywhere from 0 - 50 cm depending on your location's wind exposure and elevation. A thick crust has been reported near the base of the snowpack.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

A trace of snow is possible. Northerly winds 5 - 15 km/h.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of snowfall possible. Alpine winds are southeast 15 - 40 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

Monday

Cloudy with light snow beginning early in the morning, delivering around 5 cm over the day and another 5 - 10 cm overnight. Treeline temperatures remain near -11°C. Southeast winds 40 km/h.

Tuesday

Cloudy with 5 - 15 cm of snow over the day. Treeline temperatures reach -8 °C. Winds increase from the southeast, 60 - 80 km/hr.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
  • Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.