Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Assess for wind slabs before entering high-consequence terrain. Watch for warming-related problems during the heat of the day.
This is the final daily avalanche forecast for the season.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any recent reports for this region. We suspect that riders could trigger small wind slabs in steep lee terrain features. Also use caution near cornices and on sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Around 5 to 10 cm of soft dry snow may prevail on northerly alpine slopes. Wind slabs may linger in alpine lee terrain features. Southerly slopes are likely hard with a surface melt-freeze crust or wind-pressed snow.
There are no deeper layers of concern at this time. Thin snowpack areas may host various weak layers lower in the snowpack, which are likely dormant with the cool weather trend.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Monday
Cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of alpine snow and light rain below. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Avoid sun-exposed slopes, especially if the snow surface is moist or wet.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may linger in lee terrain features. Assess for slabs prior to committing to consequential terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Wet
Daytime warming may trigger wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Cornices will also weaken during the heat of the day.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2