The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season posted on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.
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The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season posted on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.
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November 22, 2006 at 1:00 am |
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This advisory was posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 4:41 pm
Well, it snowed a little bit yesterday and it looks like we may get some more through the weekend especially in the northern part of the forecast area. It is a start and hopefully more snow will soon follow. Even though we don't have enough data or snow to start issuing advisories, we are still getting out to look at what snow we do have. Right now there is snow cover above 9500' on all aspects, with pockets around 1 foot deep on the north side of the ridges. The south facing slopes hold very shallow snow cover and are crusting up. On the north facing slopes, the snow extends to lower elevations especially in the wind loaded areas. The snow on the north facing slopes is also starting to weaken. Brandon was out on Tamarak Peak in the Mount Rose area (we will try to post the pit data to the forums) on Saturday and saw lots of surface hoar and facets developing within the shallow snowpack on the north aspects. These weak snow grains may turn into potential failure layers as we get more snow.
Remember if you can make turns or ride a snowmobile, there is enough snow to slide. Start dusting off those safe travel skills that will keep you safe this winter. Even though anything that slides right now is likely to be small; you probably won't be expecting it. Even in a shallow snowpack, the consequences could be big. There is not much to keep you from hitting rocks, stumps, or anything else that might be just below the surface. Small slides can also knock you off your feet and push you into streams or over cliffs. Also watch out for those terrain traps where even a small amount of snow can pile up deep. It does not take much to fill up a narrow gully.
If you are out, be careful and watch out for all those just barely covered, knee-breaking obstacles. Also, please send us an email if you see anything interesting lurking in our snowpack.
Brandon Schwartz and Andy Anderson, Avalanche Forecasters
We plan to begin issuing regular avalanche advisories in late November as conditions warrant.
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