Cornices
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
The small amount of new snow expected today should not change the avalanche conditions significantly, and avalanche activity should remain unlikely until the larger storm arrives tomorrow. Some unstable wind slabs could still linger on a few isolated terrain features especially in more complex terrain with steeper slopes, more terrain traps (ie consequences), and more trigger points. A firm icy rain crust exists on the snow surface in many areas along the Sierra Crest. Long sliding falls on this crust would be difficult to stop.
Make a plan that creates safety margins and provides terrain options. This plan could simply be recreating in more sheltered terrain at higher elevations to take advantage of softer snow without the rain crust or the unlikely wind slabs. Continue to manage the group with safe travel techniques like crossing avalanche terrain one at a time and regrouping in safe zones.