Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 29th, 2012 8:34AM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is considerable. Known problems include Loose Wet and Wet Slabs.

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The Winter Permit system is no longer in effect. All Winter Restricted and Winter Prohibited Areas are now open. The Fidelity Prohibited Access Area remains closed, While artillery control is completed, avalanche control may continue as required.

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet
Moderate intensity rainfall and above freezing temperatures will continue to de-stabilize the upper snowpack

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Wet Slabs

An icon showing Wet Slabs
Recent avalanches, both naturals and explosive controlled, have included wet slabs. Loose wet avalanches, or cornice failures could trigger these slabs. Large glide releases are frequently occurring.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

2 - 4

Valid until: Apr 30th, 2012 8:00AM