Presidential Range

Natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely to occur today. Watch out for isolated areas of unstable snow on steep slopes and continue to make slope-specific stability assessments and use thoughtful travel techniques in avalanche terrain.

A lack of significant inputs into the snowpack continue to keep the hazard rating at LOW. Yesterday, some additional mixed precipitation was introduced onto the snowpack, only having a noticeable effect on the firm snow surface, adding about an inch of accumulation. We do not expect this new precipitation to be transported by wind or create new wind slabs. 

Today, some sun, clearing skies, and mild temperatures could make for a nice day in the mountains. Though significant warming is not expected, keep an eye out for the signs of rapid warming in case the forecast doesn’t line up with reality. Wet snow sluffs, roller balls, icefall, running water, may be reasons to reconsider travel plans. 

With a limited snowpack, consider how other people, above and below, factor into your risk assessment when traveling in steep terrain - sometimes the actions and travel techniques of other people pose a significant hazard. 

The Lion Head Summer Trail is OPEN due to reduced avalanche risk, and is currently the least hazardous, direct route to the summit of Mt Washington from Pinkham Notch. 

OBSERVATIONS: Please consider submitting an observation of what you are seeing in your travels. Submitting an observation hones your skills, informs other users, and improves our forecasts.