Yukon Sights by Sue Thomas

Kluane Lake - summer 2016

Kluane Lake has been getting lower in recent years. In May the water levels were very low. Apparently the Kuskawalsh Glacier has changed and the water is running to the south rather than to the east via the Slims River.

Geologists say this is the new normal - this change was predicted many years ago. Kluane Lake is now 4-5 feet lower than the past averages for this time of year.


The dogs on the south shore in 21 May 2016


A wind and dust storm blowing across the mud flats on 4 June 2016


The view of the wind/dust storm from Soldiers Summit on 4 June 2016

Sheep Mountain at Kluane Lake
There's more water on 14 August 2016 and fall colours are starting


Slims River crossing on 14 August 2016


The wind blowing across the mud flats on 14 August 2016


There's minimal water west of the island on 14 August 2016

Dust blowing near the island on Kluane Lake on 14 August 2016


Dust blowing across the mud flats west of the highway on 14 August 2016


Odd looking sand pillars just west of the Slims River bridge on 14 August 2016


More of the sand pillars on 14 August 2016

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