Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Feb 25 – 26, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
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Highlights

Strong winds are expected to form new and reactive wind slabs at higher elevations.

Avoid freshly wind loaded slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    New wind slabs are expected to form over old surfaces, likely bonding poorly. While slabs may be small they are expected to be sensitive to human triggers.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

On Monday, explosive control work produced size 2 wind slabs with evidence of a previous natural cycle.

Reports in this region are limited, please post any photos or observations to the MIN if you head out!

Snowpack Summary

By Wednesday afternoon, storm totals are expected to reach 20 cm in White Pass and taper inland, falling on heavily wind-affected surfaces.

The January 26 crust is buried 50–100 cm deep below 1350 m. Surface hoar may linger above this layer on sheltered north to east aspects. Human triggering is considered unlikely.

Facets or depth hoar exists at the base of the snowpack and may be a concern in areas with a shallow snowpack, such as inland terrain.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday
Cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -24 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

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