Snow falling through the day will create dangerous avalanche conditions at most elevations of the Presidential Range. Human triggered avalanches will become likely at mid to upper elevations this afternoon. Middle and lower elevation areas will switch to rain for a period which will increase the potential for wet avalanche types in today’s snow as well as in older wind slabs. Careful snow and weather evaluation paired with cautious route-finding will be essential today due to the changing weather conditions. The safest bet for recreating in the new snow will be on local ski trails or glades. CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists today.
Danger Rating by Zone
This website is provided through a partnership between the White Mountain National Forest and the White Mountain Avalanche Education Foundation. The avalanche forecast applies only to backcountry areas, not operating ski areas, and describes general avalanche conditions which vary locally. The avalanche information provided is the sole responsibility of the USDA Forest Service.
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