Avalanche Forecast
Mar 1st, 2012–Mar 2nd, 2012
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
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
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Regions: Glacier.
Cautious route selection is still required with a persistent weak layer buried a meter down in the snowpack.
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Buried surface hoar down around one meter has been reacting to skier triggers. The overlying slab is well settled and has large propagation potential, therefore bigger consequences. These layers are most sensitive at treeline and below.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Wind Slabs
Winds throughout this past week have varied from all directions. Be aware as you travel into wind affected areas, like nearing alpine ridge crests, where a wind loaded pocket may catch you by surprise.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2