Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West, Yukon.
Carefully assess open slopes for wind slab. Wind slabs may remain sensitive to rider traffic.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There was a report of a size 2 storm or wind slab avalanche off of Fraser Peak on Saturday. See this MIN post for more details. Since then only small dry loose avalanches have been reported.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Check out this great MIN from Monday.
5 to 20 cm of soft snow can be found in sheltered locations. At lower elevations this could rest on a layer of small facets over a crust. South facing terrain is generally scoured.
The mid and lower snowpack is reported to be well settled, with a thick, well-bonded crust approximately 30 to 50 cm above the ground at elevations below 1200 m. Snow depth ranges from 80 to 200 cm across the region.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow expected, south alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -13°C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with 5 cm of new snow expected, northeast alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -13°C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with 5 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -13°C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow expected, south alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -6°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider traffic in isolated features in the alpine.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5