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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 31st, 2022–Feb 1st, 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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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

Regions: Yukon.

Continue to assess the wind effect in exposed terrain before committing to a feature.

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Monday night: light to moderate north winds with noe new snow expected. Low of -26 at 1100m.

Tuesday: light snow starting in the evening . High of -23 at 1100m. Winds will be light to moderate from the North during the day and switching to the southwest late in the evening.

Wednesday: up to 5cm of new snow with moderate west winds. High of -19 at 1100m.

Thursday: Moderate west wind with light snow throughout the day. High of -17 at 1100m.

Avalanche Summary

No new reports of avalanches over the past few days. 

Thanks to everyone who has submitted a MIN report over the last few days!

Snowpack Summary

Recent north wins could have begun redistributing snow back on to south facing slopes.

Previous strong southerly winds combined with snow created wind slab on all exposed terrain on north aspects. These wind slabs are generally now well bonded to the surface below but rider triggering could still be possible in specific areas near ridge crests. South aspects are a mix of scoured and pressed surfaces. 

Soft snow can still be found in sheltered features and at lower elevations.

In shallow snowpack areas a layer of loose facets sits at the bottom of the snowpack.

Terrain and Travel

  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind loaded snow.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Rider triggerable wind slab likely still exists in specific features near ridge crests. 

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5