Avalanche Advisory Archive Pre-2016
| Date Issued: | 2013-01-12 |
|---|---|
| Danger: | 2 |
| Trend: | 4 |
| Probability: | 3 |
| Size: | 2 |
| Problem: | 0 |
| Discussion: | The National Weather Service Forecasts- TODAY...SNOW LIKELY IN THE MORNING...MIXING WITH RAIN IN THE TONIGHT...SNOW AND RAIN LIKELY. LOWS 29 TO 33. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 MPH. SUNDAY...RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 900 FEET IN THE MORNING. HIGHS AROUND 38. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 MPH. Temperatures have come up by 4c degrees in the last 48 hours during which time we have seen 13cm (about 5\") of new snow. Eaglecrest has seen over 20cm (8\")of new snow in the last 5 days. Winds have been fairly mild with Eaglecrest showing 10-15mph winds gusting over 25 for a period of about 12 hours yesterday. We have seen about 50cm of snow since our last serious warming front and snowpits are still showing some weakness on this old/new snow interface in places. But for the most part this deeper layer remains stable. Temperatures are on the rise over the next several days and may rise as much as 13f degrees at elevation over the next 36 hours. Precip rates remain small today but will pick up overnight. Avalanche Danger is MODERATE at this time but will continue to increase greatly over the next few days. Today they will increase slightly. Tomorrow again additionally... On Monday avalanche danger is predicted to be HIGH! Natural avalanches unlikely today unless we experience more snow or warming than predicted. Potentially destructive avalanches unlikely to come near or reach developed areas today. Human triggered avalanches possible especially in windloaded pockets near summit and ridgeline. Human triggered avalanche potential is on the rise with this warming trend. Get out and enjoy today as tomorrow and Monday will be changing greatly. |
| Tip: | There will be a one day FREE avalanche awareness class with companion rescue training held at Eaglecrest on Sunday January 20th from 9-4pm. This class will teach you to identify avalanche terrain, how to do weather assesments and read what that may do to avalanche stability. We will discuss snowpack layering and its relation to stability. You will learn about safe travel practices in avalanche terrain. How to dig snowpits and make stability assesments for yourself. How to use your avalanche rescue gear, and perform companion rescue. To sign up for this free educational offering please call Tom @ 209-9207 or email [email protected] We look forward to having you involved |