Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Yukon.
While the overall danger is low, you'll need to watch for small stubborn pockets of wind-loaded snow, especially around ridge crest and in extreme terrain.
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Trace of snow possible, light north wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
SUNDAY: Clear skies, no significant precipitation expected, moderate north wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
MONDAY: Broken cloud cover, potential for some light snow flurries, strong north wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
TUESDAY: Broken cloud cover, no significant precipitation expected, moderate northeast wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
Avalanche Summary
Very little avalanche activity has been reported over the last five days. Â
Snowpack Summary
A light dusting of snow rests on 30 cm of settled and bonded storm snow from last weekend. A sun crust is present about 30 cm below the surface on solar aspects. Â
A strong mid-pack sits on top of weak facets near the ground.
Cornices are very large and exposure to them should be minimized, especially during warm or windy weather.
Terrain and Travel
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Cornices become weak with daytime heating or solar exposure.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Thin wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in more extreme terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Loose Wet
Although temperatures remain seasonally cool, the sun packs a lot of punch this time of year. Take care to avoid being on or underneath south facing slopes that are baking in the sun, especially after lunch.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2