Avalanche Advisory Archive Pre-2016

Date Issued:2012-03-13
Danger:1
Trend:3
Probability:2
Size:2
Problem:0
Discussion:

The National Weather Service Forecasts-

TODAY...INCREASING CLOUDS. SCATTERED SNOW AND RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 36. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT...CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 27.
NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

Fore the most part conditions are continuing to stabilize.

The possible exception to that is Thane Road that saw some wind loading yesterday.

In steep open areas sluffs are still possible. Be aware of weak cornices in places.

Steep unsupported convex rolls can often remain a concern for longer as well.

We have had a 2 day gentle cooling trend and only 1mm of precipitation.

We saw 5cm of new snow added to the Mt Roberts Tram Summit Station gauge due to the windloading so you can see transport is active along the channel.

With temperatures forecast to remain cool today, increasing clouds, light to moderate winds, and almost no precip in the forecast, avalanche danger is LOW at this time.

Should we see lots of sun today which is not in the forecast... danger levels may increase slightly during the heat of the day... but that is not in the forecast at this time.

Be safe and have a great day!

WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 38. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

Tip:

Here is an interesting article written by one of the survivors of the multiple fatality Stevens Pass Avalanche.

http://adventureblog.nationalgeographic.com/2012/03/07/survivng-the-slide-skier-elyse-saugstads-tips-on-avalanche-safety/

I find it important to stress... that while avalanche airbags are saving lives... it is important to remember that 1 in 4 people who pass away in avalanches dies from Trauma... and no transceiver, airbag, or avalung is going to save you...

Remember folks... Rule #1... if you make good decisions and dont get caught in avalanches... you dont have to worry about being buried...