Bollettino valanghe

Central Sierra Nevada

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Pericolo valanghe

Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
2 · Moderato
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole
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In sintesi

Moderate avalanche danger exists in near treeline and above treeline terrain due to the possibility of a wind slab avalanche problem.  Low avalanche danger continues in wind protected below treeline terrain.  Identify and avoid areas where active wind loading is occurring or has previously occurred.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1

    Wind slabs are possible on all aspects in near treeline and above treeline terrain on slopes 35 degrees and steeper.  SW/W winds began to increase in speed yesterday afternoon to the moderate range with gusts into the strong range.  These winds continued on and off throughout the night and are forecasted to shift to the North today and remain in the moderate to strong range.  Plenty of recent storm snow is available for transport if wind speeds do materialize.

    Look for active signs of wind loading including blowing snow, cornice formation, and wind pillows.  Snow surface scouring may offer clues as to how much wind transport previously occurred overnight as wind direction and speed change today.

Avalanche Discussion

Observations were made and received from Hidden Peak (West Shore area) and Castle Peak (Donner Summit area).  Both areas showed that the recent storm snow continues to settle and gain strength.  On Hidden Peak, very little wind with no wind transport of snow was observed along the summit ridge.  Winds did increase in speed by early afternoon in this area.  Snowpack tests and informal observations gave no indications of ongoing instabilities within the snowpack.

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