Eastside Region

LOW avalanche danger persists at all elevations. Be on the lookout for isolated areas of unstable snow and be aware that hard, slick, and variable surface conditions abound.

Join ESAC forecaster Josh Feinberg virtually this Wednesday March 3rd at 6pm for a discussion on the U.S.'s deadly avalanche season, decision making, and our current snowpack.  Click here for more info.

As our current dry spell continues with mild spring-like conditions, we have been fortunate to be seeing cold overnight temperatures and strong refreeze in the snowpack. Solar aspects have largely transitioned to a supportable spring-like snowpack and shaded northerly terrain has been seeing extensive surface faceting. This process has been beneficial for our snowpack by improving surface conditions and keeping loose wet hazards at bay. None the less be on the lookout for isolated areas of excessive surface melt on steep southerly aspects particularly near cliff bands, exposed rocks, or in tight couloirs where warming will be exaggerated.  

Recent Observations

-03/01- Mammoth Area-  Snow and weather observation from the Sherwins

-03/01- Mammoth Area- Solar warming on the backside of Mammoth Mountain.

-2/28 – Convict – Bloody Mtn: Southerlies warming and softening.