Avalanche Forecast

Issued: May 1st, 2012 8:00AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Loose Wet and Wet Slabs.

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The Winter Permit system is no longer in effect.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

An icon showing 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

An icon showing 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

Valid until: May 2nd, 2012 8:00AM