Lawinenlagebericht

Bridgeport Avalanche Center

Bridgeport Avalanche Center
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Lawinengefahr

Sun
Hochgebirge
3 · Erheblich
Waldgrenze
3 · Erheblich
Unterhalb
2 · Mässig
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Kernpunkte

Tapering overnight snowfall will drop today's avalanche hazard  to Considerable.  But selective terrain choice is still key today as human caused avalanches are likely in isolated pockets.  Avoid traveling in large exposed terrain and zones with higher consequence, as the snow pack needs a bit more time to settle. Be patient.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Likely
    Größe
    1.5–3

    3 days of strong south/southwest winds and 12 iches of SWE has loaded slopes.  Multiple temperature fluctuations during the storm has created heavy wind slabbed snow over lighter less dense layers.   Look for these problematic wind loaded pockets below ridges, in start zones and above specific steeper consequential terrain.   Problem may also exist in isolated pockets of steeper treed gullies and chutes.

Avalanche Discussion

  • We made access up HWY 108 today but stayed in benign terrain close to the road.  Visability remained low as snow showers and winds continued through out the day yesterday and only let up after dark.   One take away from yesterdays sled tour was multiple dense over less dense layers that needs time to settle.
  • Today is the first day in 3 days of heavy storming conditions that will have full sun.  Be cautious as slopes heat up during the late morning sun.
  • High and cold, north facing slopes with old sugary faceted snow on the ground interface is suspect for zones that may avalanche prone.  Human triggered avalanches are likely today, especially in these slabbed up leeward steep slopes that have a garbage base holding the new snow in place.. AVOID IT.
  • The common message currently in the Sierra amongst all the forecasting centers is to, play safe and give it a few days.. The amount of snow that dropped in a 3 day period needs time to settle. 
  • While traveling in the backcountry today. Be observant. Send in observations to your local avalanche center. Photos with aspect, elevation and depth of snow details is appreciated.

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