Yukon

Fresh snow brings new potential for small but reactive wind slab development. Watch for active wind transport.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Reports in this region are limited, please post any photos or observations to the MIN if you head out!

Moderate

• We are uncertain whether the wind will be enough to form new wind slabs.

Outflow winds have sculpted the snowpack. Wind scoured, or hard snow surfaces exist in exposed terrain, while wind slabs are present in lee or cross loaded features.

The January 26 crust is buried 50–100 cm deep below 1350 m. Surface hoar may linger above this layer on sheltered north to east aspects. Human triggering is considered unlikely.

Facets or depth hoar exists at the base of the snowpack and may be a concern in areas with a shallow snowpack, such as inland terrain.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 3 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °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.
• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.