Low density snow yesterday has been affected by NW wind overnight which has produced relatively small new slabs that are possible to human trigger. In contrast, older wind slabs remain which are unlikely to trigger but would produce large avalanches. Continue to use safe avalanche terrain travel practices, bring your avalanche rescue gear and a good partner or two, and respect large avalanche paths and high consequence terrain. All forecast areas have MODERATE avalanche danger today.
Danger Rating by Zone
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NHPR at Hermit Lake
/in News /by Frank CarusWe had the privilege of spending the day with Sean Hurley from NHPR a couple weeks back. Here are the results of tour of the east side in in pictures and audio. Once again, Lily proves herself to be the most popular and interesting snow ranger while Sean demonstrates one of the most soothing and […]
Avalanche Watch and Warning criteria
/in News /by Frank CarusYou’ve likely noticed, and many have asked us, what’s an avalanche warning all about? The purpose of an avalanche warning is to save lives by alerting the public when avalanches are certain or very likely in many areas and when unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Those of you who read our advisory regularly probably don’t need to see an avalanche warning to know when unusually dangerous avalanche conditions are developing.