Avalanche Forecast
Nov 2nd, 2012–Nov 3rd, 2012
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Regions: Glacier.
With rising freezing levels and more rain in the forecast expect moist snow well into the alpine. The moist surface will be easily triggered, and avalanches will gain mass on steep slopes.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
The rain has saturated and weakened the snowpack. Avalanches are starting small but gain mass on steep terrain running long distances into below treeline areas. Expect avalanche activity to increase during periods of heavy rain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Storm Slabs
Snow started falling at Mt Fidelity on Oct 16. Since then the station has received 130cm of snow which has settled to an HS of 62cm. If you manage to get above freezing level (~2200m?) expect to find storm snow and windslab instabilites.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2