Avalanche Advisory Archive Pre-2016
| Date Issued: | 2011-03-31 |
|---|---|
| Danger: | 2 |
| Trend: | 2 |
| Probability: | 3 |
| Size: | 2 |
| Problem: | 0 |
| Discussion: | The National Weather Service Forecasts- TODAY...RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 42. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20 TONIGHT...RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 36. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 MPH. FRIDAY...RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 42. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 MPH. FRIDAY NIGHT...RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS AROUND 30. Temperatures did not get as warm as expected yesterday and continued to cool slightly overnight. Today will remain slightly cooler than the last few days as well. We have seen several inches of snow in the last 48 hours at summit elevations with winds out of the SSe averaging over 20 knots. This can tend to cross load our gullies. Yet in the BC makes for additional loading on N-NNW slopes. Forecast precip accumulation totals are less than .4\" today and .4\" tomorrow am and tapering off. This is a moderate loading rate. This new snow up high may see some small movement in areas off of steep open pitches. Snows falling off of trees and rocks can even start small point release slides in this wet heavy snow. Slide sizes are not expected to be large. |
| Tip: | We have seen a rapid increase in the # of avalanche fatalaties across the nation in the last few weeks. Reconsider every decision, think through the consequences of every action, choose your riding partners wisely, carry the right gear. But do not let the gear give you a false sense of security! Its all about making good decisions... When in doubt, Low Angle Out! |