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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 22nd, 2024–Jan 23rd, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.

Regions

Yukon, Tutshi, Wheaton, White Pass East, White Pass West.

Riders could trigger wind slabs in wind-exposed terrain. Seek areas sheltered from the wind for the best riding.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received any recent reports of avalanche from the weekend.

Looking forward, riders could trigger wind slabs in exposed terrain.

Snowpack Summary

New snow will be accompanied by northerly winds at valley bottom and southerly winds in the alpine. Hard wind slab may be found on all aspects and they may sit on a layer of weak facetted grains.

The midpack is settled and strong.

 

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm snow, southwest alpine wind 40 km/h and northeast valley-bottom wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -16 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy with 5 cm snow, southwest alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h and northeast valley-bottom wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -15 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with trace snow, northwest alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -10 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with trace snow, southwest alpine wind 40 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.