Spring cycle in White Pass

<p>Widespread spring avalanche cycle with lots of wet loose release since weekend in white pass west and east sides of highway. See avalanche report. Still a lot of snow in the mountains and good skiing considering it is the end of May. HS average 150cm at Bryant Lake (1075m). Lake is starting to melt, open water at edges and outflow. We ground-truthed HS at YAAFRA is 75cm. Wx: No overnight refreeze at Fraser even tho frost in Whitehorse, temp 5C at valley bottom at 10am, 10C at 3pm and snow was isothermal at trailhead mid-afternoon. Sunny day, mod south wind and cloud rolled in late aft. Bears are out!</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Wet.

Weather Conditions

Sunny, Warm.