Yukon

Avalanche danger may be low but keep in mind that small mistakes can have dire consequences in frigid 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)!

The upper snowpack is faceting under the influence of prolonged cold temperatures. Very sheltered terrain, such as dense tree cover, may hold soft facet pow topped with a skiff of fresh. Elsewhere, surfaces are stiff with sastrugi.

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.

Sunday night
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h northeast outflow wind. Treeline temperature -24 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 3 cm of snow. 40 km/h east outflow wind. Treeline temperature -24 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast wind. Treeline temperature -24 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 3 cm of snow. 30 km/h northeast wind. Treeline temperature -24 °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.