The Winter Permit system is no longer in effect.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
Moderate intensity rainfall and above freezing temperatures will continue to de-stabilize the upper snowpack
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 30th, 2012 8:00AM