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Avalanche Forecast

May 1st, 2012–May 2nd, 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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Glacier.

The Winter Permit system is no longer in effect.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.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Benign weather is expected today- overcast skies with the possibility of showers or flurries above 1600m. With little for inputs minimal natural avalanche activity is expected. Temp's above 1900m fell below 0 overnight producing a surface freeze.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wet Slabs

Several crusts in the isothermal snowpack provide failure planes and bed surfaces for 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

Expected Size: 2 - 3