Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Nov 28 – 29, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

Evaluate steep lines carefully for wind slabs before committing.

The best riding will be found on sheltered terrain features.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small pockets of wind-loaded snow may still be triggerable.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Early season observations are very limited. Share your observations with forecasters and the backcountry community through the Mountain Information Network.

Confidence

Moderate

Snowpack Summary

Up to 15 centimeters of snow covers a mix of old surfaces, including hard wind-affected snow, soft faceted snow, and surface hoar. The snowpack is generally strong, with some crusts near the base.

Snow depths vary significantly across the region, with about 50 cm at treeline and up to 100 cm in alpine areas.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with up to 3 cm of snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 15 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16°C.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20°C.

Saturday

Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 15 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -24°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.

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