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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 19th, 2022–Jan 20th, 2022
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Yukon.

Assess for wind slabs in steep terrain.

Confidence

High - Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 2 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -7 C.

THURSDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 2 cm, 40 km/h west wind, alpine temperature -5 C.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 15 cm, 70 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -2 C.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 15 cm, 60 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -1 C, freezing level 1300 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were observed.

We appreciate all your observations on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Around 10 to 20 cm of soft snow overlies hard snow. South to west wind may form wind slabs in steep, lee terrain features.

The remainder of the snowpack is hard but heavily faceted.

Terrain and Travel

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Thin wind slabs may be found in steep, lee terrain features at higher elevations.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2