Highway Corridor Report

<p>Avalanche contractor flew the South Klondike Highway corridor today assessing av.hazard for the highway crews below. * We observed widespread avalanches on all aspects from 1800m and below. *Many large glide cracks remain on slopes after the warm temps and rain *Average snow depth from Fraser to Ak border is 150cms. Snow is moist for at least the top meter. -With 12 avalanches on the highway and 1.5-2meters of snow on the south end of the highway it is unlikely to open until after the weekend.</p>

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm.