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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 26th, 2022–Nov 27th, 2022

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.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.

Regions

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

Early season conditions prevail but avalanche hazard exists -- assess for wind slabs in lee terrain features.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche activity has been reported. Please consider sharing any observations you may have via the Mountain Information Network to help us and fellow recreationists.

Snowpack Summary

A thin snowpack exists in most areas, with 50 cm found at White Pass. Upwards of 100 cm may be found in wind-loaded areas. Wind slabs may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine from 10 cm of recent snow and southwest wind.

The thin early-season coverage means many other hazards exist, such as exposed and thinly buried rocks, buried logs, open creeks, and weak lake ice.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with no precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -12 C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -15 C.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -17 C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -22 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.

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.