Avalanche Advisory Archive Pre-2016

Date Issued:2011-11-14
Danger:4
Trend:4
Probability:4
Size:3
Problem:0
Discussion:

The National Weather Service Forecasts-

Tonight...Snow showers...becoming heavy at times by late evening. Snow accumulation 6 to 10 inches. Lows around 28. West wind 10 mph shifting to the east in the evening.

Tuesday...Snow showers likely...mainly in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs around 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night...Snow. Snow accumulation 2 to 6 inches. Lows around 24. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.

It is still early in the seaon and we do not have mid to late season snow amounts in the starting zones.

Avalanche Danger is HIGH at this time due to the heavy precip and accumulation rates. Slide sizes are not expected to be huge yet could be a concern as this new snow continues to stack up.

Watch for warming tomorrow to increase danger and natural activity.

Give this new snow time to settle and bond.

Watch for areas along the FLUME trail.

Backcountry danger levels will be high for a few days until this new snow has time to settle and bond.

Be safe out there if you even choose to go at all. Time is your friend when you get big snowfall events like this be patient.

Tip:

The Full Season Avalanche Forecast will begin next Wednesday Nov 23rd.

Watch for continued updates as this storm comes through.

The tips section of the forecast will start with the regular season forecast.

Please stay safe and make conservative decisions until this new snow bonds.