Central Sierra Nevada

Problèmes avalancheux

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  Wind Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpin
  • Limite forestière
  • Sous la limite forestière

  Probabilité

  Possible

  Taille

  1

  Winds slabs will be possible on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects in near treeline and above treeline terrain on slopes steeper than 35 degrees.  Active wind loading should diminish this morning as winds decrease, but existing wind slabs could still be reactive.  Look for blowing snow, cornice formation, wind pillows, snow surface scouring, and any clues as to current or previous wind loading.  Avoid steep wind loaded slopes and areas below cornices.

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  Loose Wet

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpin
  • Limite forestière
  • Sous la limite forestière

  Probabilité

  Possible

  Taille

  1

  Loose wet avalanches could develop on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects at all elevations as well as on NW-N-NE aspects below treeline.  The possibility exists for periods of more sunshine today than forecasted.  If rapid warming occurs due to solar radiation, then loose wet avalanche activity could become more widespread.  Small roller balls, wet surface snow, and long periods of full sun, could indicate that larger loose wet avalanches are possible.  Terrain traps, like gullies, can increase the consequences of even a small loose wet avalanche.