Avalanche Forecast

On Saturday and Sunday, a small loose dry avalanche, and potentially reactive wind loading were reported in steep, rocky, alpine terrain.

Looking forward to Tuesday, similar conditions are likely.

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With light snowfall and moderate wind continuing, expect up to 25 cm of soft snow on the surface in sheltered areas, and deeper deposits of wind slab in leeward terrain. Below this, expect to find firm wind-affected surfaces, hard crusts, or loose powder snow (primarily in sheltered north-facing terrain).

Large, fragile cornices can be found on exposed ridgelines and should be given a wide berth.

Below 1300 m the recent snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 3 cm of snow expected. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -7 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 0 to 3 cm of snow expected. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -4 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow expected, less closer to Carcross. Moderate south ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -2 °C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 1 to 3 cm of snow expected. Light south ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.