Yukon

It's cold, it's windy. Keep in mind that small mistakes can have dire consequences in these conditions.

There have been no recent reports of avalanches.

Observations are limited this time of year. Be sure to verify conditions as you go.

If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN)!

Easterly outflow winds stiffen surfaces in exposed areas. Wind slab reactivity is subsiding due to faceting under the influence of cold temperatures. Very sheltered terrain such as dense tree cover may still hold soft snow.

An average snowpack depth of 110 cm in the alpine tapers with elevation to around 60 cm at the White Pass highway elevation, where early season hazards lurk just under the surface.

Thursday night
Clear. 50 km/h outflow wind. Treeline temperature -35 °C.

Friday
Sunny. 50 km/h outflow wind. Treeline temperature -29 °C. Inversion developing in the afternoon; -15 °C in the high alpine.

Saturday
Increasing cloud. 1 cm of snow. 60 km/h outflow wind. Treeline temperature -27 °C.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 60 km/h outflow wind. Treeline temperature -30 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.