Use this page to view archived advisories. The table below shows the overall danger rating and the bottom line for the 20 most recent advisories. Click on the time and date link above each danger rating icon to view the full advisory for that day. Use the date chooser or the pager at the bottom to scroll through the older advisories.
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-12 |
February 12, 2020 at 6:52 Warming temperatures with decreasing winds could allow for small loose wet instabilities to form during the midday hours. Areas of firm snow continue with potential falling hazards. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-13 |
February 13, 2020 at 6:50 Snow surface melt could allow for small areas of loose wet instabilities to form on slopes with direct sun exposure during the afternoon hours. Areas of very firm snow surfaces exist with a potential sliding fall hazard. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-14 |
February 14, 2020 at 6:42 Snow surface melt could allow for small areas of loose wet instabilities to form during the afternoon hours on slopes with direct sun exposure. Areas of very firm snow surfaces exist with a potential sliding fall hazard. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-15 |
February 15, 2020 at 6:57 Snow surface melt could allow for small areas of loose wet instabilities to form during the afternoon hours on wind protected slopes with direct sun exposure. Areas of very firm snow surfaces exist with a potential sliding fall hazard. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-16 |
February 16, 2020 at 6:59 Some soft wet snow may form on wind-protected slopes today, but significant loose wet instabilities are unlikely due to increased cloud cover and wind. Widespread firm snow surfaces mean long sliding falls or collisions with exposed obstacles pose a greater threat to backcountry travelers than avalanche activity today. The avalanche danger will remain LOW. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-17 |
February 17, 2020 at 6:59 Refrozen surfaces may take longer to soften today because of cooler temperatures and NE winds. Significant loose wet instabilities should remain unlikely. Careful timing and terrain selection can help find softer snow and avoid firm snow surfaces where long sliding falls could occur. The avalanche danger will remain LOW. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-18 |
February 18, 2020 at 6:52 Firm snow conditions are expected in many areas with some locations softening throughout the day. Sliding falls on firm snow remain a hazard. LOW avalanche danger continues with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-19 |
February 19, 2020 at 6:51 Firm snow conditions with potential fall hazards will continue to exist throughout the forecast region. Some areas of soft spring snow should develop at low to mid elevations today. Normal caution is advised with LOW avalanche danger expected. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-20 |
February 20, 2020 at 6:56 Snow surface melt could allow for small areas of loose wet instabilities to form during the afternoon hours on slopes with direct sun exposure, wind protection, and minimal cloud cover. Areas of very firm snow surfaces exist with a potential sliding fall hazard. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-21 |
February 21, 2020 at 6:57 Snow surface melt leading to small areas of loose wet instabilities during the afternoon hours is unlikely but not impossible on slopes with direct sun exposure, wind protection, and minimal cloud cover. Areas of very firm snow surfaces exist with a potential sliding fall hazard. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-22 |
February 22, 2020 at 6:54 Highly variable conditions are expected today with sunshine and snow surface melt in some locations and very light snowfall and frozen all day surfaces in other locations. Areas of very firm snow surfaces exist with a potential sliding fall hazard. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-23 |
February 23, 2020 at 6:59 Enough warming should occur for many sun-exposed slopes to soften today, but it should not get warm enough for significant wet loose instabilities to form. Some slopes may remain firm and challenging to recreate on. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-24 |
February 24, 2020 at 6:59 A shallow layer of wet surface snow should form on sun-exposed slopes today, but it should not get deep enough for significant wet loose avalanche activity. Shady slopes may remain firm all day. LOW avalanche danger exists with normal caution advised. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-25 |
February 25, 2020 at 6:51 Well above average temperatures will allow for loose wet instabilities to form as daytime warming occurs today. Firm snow conditions continue with potential fall hazards possible. LOW avalanche danger exists. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-26 |
February 26, 2020 at 6:52 Increasing temperatures with decreasing winds will make loose wet avalanches possible today at all elevations. Avalanche danger will increase to MODERATE as daytime warming occurs into the mid-day and afternoon hours. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-27 |
February 27, 2020 at 6:40 Loose wet avalanches will be possible today in sun exposed areas during the late morning and afternoon hours due to weaker refreeze conditions and increased snow surface melt. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-28 |
February 28, 2020 at 6:40 Loose wet avalanches will be possible today in sun exposed areas during the late morning and afternoon hours due to weaker refreeze conditions and continued snow surface melt. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-02-29 |
February 29, 2020 at 6:45 Some loose wet avalanche problems may exist today near and below treeline with MODERATE avalanche danger. Following the onset of snowfall this evening, wind slab, storm slab, and/or loose dry avalanche problems are expected to form with MODERATE to CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger expected during the overnight hours at all elevations on slopes with preexisting snow cover. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-01 |
March 1, 2020 at 7:02 Shifting winds and new snow mean that fresh slabs of wind drifted snow could exist on almost any exposed slopes today. In more sheltered areas soft slabs of new snow or loose cohesionless new snow may exist. Expect wind slab, storm slab, and loose dry avalanche problems today. CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists near and above treeline with MODERATE danger below treeline. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-02 |
March 2, 2020 at 6:59 Two main avalanche concerns exist for today: the fresh slabs of wind drifted snow deposited by the ENE winds and strong sunshine and warmer temperatures creating wet snow instabilities. Human triggered wind slabs and loose wet avalanches will be possible today. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-03 |
March 3, 2020 at 6:59 Increased warming today means that loose wet avalanches will become likely on sunny slopes as the day warms up. Some fragile slabs of wind drifted snow may also still linger at on leeward aspects. CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-04 |
March 4, 2020 at 6:48 Loose wet avalanche activity will become possible at all elevations as daytime warming occurs today. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-05 |
March 5, 2020 at 6:47 Loose wet avalanches will become possible at all elevations today. Avalanche danger will rise to MODERATE as daytime warming occurs. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-06 |
March 6, 2020 at 6:50 Warm temperatures today will make loose wet avalanches possible as daytime warming occurs into the mid-day to afternoon hours. MODERATE avalanche danger is expected at all elevations. Updated at 8:15am to correct problem rose. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-07 |
March 7, 2020 at 6:42 Wind drifted new snow will lead to a wind slab avalanche problem today in above treeline and near treeline areas. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today above treeline and near treeline. LOW avalanche danger will exist in wind protected areas below treeline. Anticipate that the shallow new snow will hide rocks and logs that have been barely protruding from the existing snowpack. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-08 |
March 8, 2020 at 6:51 Slabs of wind drifted snow that formed over the last 24 hours above treeline and near treeline are the main avalanche concern today. There is a slight chance that a minor loose wet avalanche problem could develop today. MODERATE avalanche danger exists above treeline and near treeline with LOW avalanche danger below treeline. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-09 |
March 9, 2020 at 6:53 Normal Caution is advised keeping an eye out for unlikely isolated instability where wind drifted snow has deposited just off of ridgetops and sub ridges, especially below cornice features in above treeline and near treeline terrain. LOW avalanche danger is forecast on a regional scale for all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-10 |
March 10, 2020 at 6:59 Cool winds and increasing cloud cover from the south should keep significant avalanche activity unlikely today. Some small wet snow instabilities are not impossible on isolated terrain features sheltered from the wind where cloud cover does not block the sun. LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-11 |
March 11, 2020 at 6:59 Expect generally stable snow again today since cool winds and some afternoon cloud cover should limit warming. Some small wet snow instabilities are not impossible on isolated terrain features in areas where cloud cover does not block the sun in the north or where rain might fall on the snowpack in the south. LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-12 |
March 12, 2020 at 6:59 While significant avalanche activity should remain unlikely today, some small wet snow instabilities are not impossible as the day warms up on isolated terrain features especially in areas where more snow accumulated during the last storm. LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-13 |
March 13, 2020 at 6:44 Small loose wet instabilities could form today as daytime warming occurs. LOW avalanche danger will continue at all elevations. Avalanche danger is expected to rise tomorrow as a large storm impacts our region |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-14 |
March 14, 2020 at 7:00 A strong winter storm has started to impact our area with high winds and heavy snow expected. Wind slab and storm slab avalanches will become likely today at all elevations. CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger will exist today with avalanche danger expected to rise to HIGH tomorrow as this storm continues. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-15 |
March 15, 2020 at 6:47 HIGH avalanche danger exists at all elevations in the backcountry at this time. Conditions are dangerous and travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended. This includes steep slopes below treeline. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-16 |
March 16, 2020 at 6:53 Dangerous avalanche conditions continue in the backcountry at all elevations with wind slab, storm slab, and deep slab avalanche problems. Terrain and route selections should be made deliberately and conservatively with the specific intention to manage today's avalanche problems. Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-17 |
March 17, 2020 at 7:00 Feet of new snow and shifting winds created dangerous avalanche conditions in the backcountry at all elevations. Human-triggered avalanches involving large slabs of drifted snow in wind-exposed areas and slabs of new snow in sheltered areas are likely today. In some places, deep slab avalanches involving all 5+ ft of the new snow failing on weak old snow are possible. Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE at all elevations. Be conservative and cautious in your terrain selection. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-18 |
March 18, 2020 at 7:00 While the new snow has started to consolidate, people recreating on the snow could still trigger avalanches in wind-loaded near and above treeline terrain where fragile cornices and slabs of wind drifted snow exist. A lingering deep slab avalanche problem also exists in some near and below treeline terrain where old weak snow lurks below the storm snow. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-19 |
March 19, 2020 at 7:00 Wind-loaded near and above treeline terrain still holds fragile cornices and slabs of wind drifted snow. People can still trigger wind slab avalanches in these areas. Triggering a deep slab avalanche is becoming unlikely but may not be impossible in some isolated near and below treeline terrain where old weak snow lurks below the storm snow. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-20 |
March 20, 2020 at 7:01 Areas of unstable snow continue to exist throughout the forecast region. Human triggered avalanches will remain possible today at all elevations due to wind slab, deep slab, and loose wet avalanche problems. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-21 |
March 21, 2020 at 6:56 Loose wet avalanches will become possible today as daytime warming and increased solar radiation occur at all elevations. A deep slab avalanche problem is unlikely, but not impossible in near and below treeline areas. MODERATE avalanche danger continues. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-22 |
March 22, 2020 at 7:03 Pesky ENE winds have left small fresh slabs of wind drifted snow near upper elevation ridgelines. Daytime warming and sunshine may also allow some loose wet avalanche problems to form on lower elevation sunny slopes. On top of these two problems, an unlikely but not impossible deep slab problem still may exist on some isolated near and below treeline slopes. MODERATE avalanche danger continues. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-23 |
March 23, 2020 at 6:59 Fresh slabs of wind drifted snow and fragile cornices should start to form in near and above treeline terrain today due to strong winds transporting old snow and new snow accumulation. In addition to these new wind slabs, an unlikely but not impossible deep slab problem still may exist on some isolated near and below treeline slopes. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-24 |
March 24, 2020 at 6:57 Blowing and drifting snow will deposit in lee areas forming unstable wind slabs above treeline and near treeline. Areas of unstable snow may form in wind protected areas near treeline and below treeline during the late day hours, possibly sooner. MODERATE avalanche danger exists above treeline and near treeline. LOW avalanche danger below treeline early this morning will increase to MODERATE danger as the day progresses. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-25 |
March 25, 2020 at 6:51 Wind drifted new snow has formed into dangerous wind slabs in above treeline and near treeline terrain. Unstable snow in the form of storm slab or loose dry avalanches may be encountered in wind protected areas below treeline. CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists above treeline and near treeline with MODERATE avalanche danger below treeline. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-26 |
March 26, 2020 at 7:00 Numerous avalanches were reported yesterday throughout the forecast region. Human triggered avalanches will remain possible today due to wind slab and loose dry avalanche problems. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-27 |
March 27, 2020 at 7:00 Buried surface hoar beneath our recent storm snow has been found in the forecast region creating a persistent slab avalanche problem. Wind slab and loose wet avalanche problems will also be possible today. Multiple persistent slab and wind slab avalanches were reported yesterday. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist with human triggered avalanches expected. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-28 |
March 28, 2020 at 7:00 People triggered slab avalanches 1 to 3 ft deep that broke on a weak layer of buried surface hoar yesterday. This persistent slab problem exists at all elevations. Unstable slabs of wind drifted snow may also break on this weak layer. People can still trigger persistent slab and wind slab avalanches today and they can still trigger them remotely from lower angle terrain. Choosing conservative terrain can help avoid getting caught by this unusual problem. MODERATE avalanche danger will continue. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-29 |
March 29, 2020 at 7:00 Slab avalanches 1 to 3 ft deep that break on a weak layer of buried surface hoar remain possible at all elevations today. New snow and wind may also form fresh slabs of wind drifted snow in some areas. These wind slabs could step down to break on the persistent weak layer. Choosing conservative terrain can help avoid getting caught by a persistent slab problem that is unusual for this area. MODERATE avalanche danger will continue. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-30 |
March 30, 2020 at 6:59 Recent snow and wind have built fresh slabs of wind drifted snow and large fragile cornices on and above slopes in near and above treeline terrain. Human triggered wind slab avalanches will be possible today. Slab avalanches breaking on a weak layer of buried surface hoar have become unlikely, but they may not be impossible on some isolated terrain feature. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-03-31 |
March 31, 2020 at 6:58 Another persistent slab avalanche occurred yesterday afternoon. Numerous avalanche problems arising from wind drifted snow, persistent instability, and snow surface warming will coexist in the backcountry today. Avalanche danger is MODERATE at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-01 |
April 1, 2020 at 6:59 Unstable conditions are ongoing with continued avalanche activity. Numerous avalanche problems arising from wind drifted snow, persistent instability, and snow surface warming will coexist in the backcountry today. Avalanche danger is MODERATE at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-02 |
April 2, 2020 at 6:59 Unstable snowpack conditions will continue today. A mix of wind slab, persistent slab, and loose wet avalanche problems will exist. MODERATE avalanche danger will continue at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-03 |
April 3, 2020 at 7:00 Mostly sunny skies with mild temperatures will allow small loose wet instabilities to develop throughout the day. Overall, LOW avalanche danger will exist at all elevations. Avalanche danger is expected to rise over the weekend as a storm impacts our region. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-04 |
April 4, 2020 at 6:58 Cold windy weather and limited new snow this afternoon should keep avalanche activity unlikely today. As more snow and wind impact the region tonight and tomorrow, the avalanche danger will increase dramatically. Today, icy slopes, breakable crusts, and generally challenging snow conditions will present other hazards for people like long sliding uncontrollable falls. Travel cautiously in the backcountry. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-05 |
April 5, 2020 at 6:59 As the storm intensifies, heavy snow and gale-force winds will create very dangerous avalanche conditions in the backcountry today. Large unstable slabs of wind drifted snow and softer slabs of storm snow will exist on steep slopes in both exposed and sheltered terrain. During the day, the avalanche danger will increase to HIGH near and above treeline and CONSIDERABLE below treeline. Travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended today. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-06 |
April 6, 2020 at 6:59 The storm has left unstable slabs of wind drifted snow and softer slabs of storm snow on steep slopes in both exposed and sheltered terrain. Recreating on slopes where these problems exist could trigger avalanches. Give the snowpack time to adjust to the new load before heading onto steep slopes. Plenty of nice snow exists on lower angle sheltered terrain. Expect CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger near and above treeline with MODERATE danger below treeline. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-07 |
April 7, 2020 at 6:55 Don't be fooled by the danger rating. If you trigger a slab avalanche today it could be ugly and occur on a slope that already has many tracks on it. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations with persistent slab and loose wet avalanche problems. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-08 |
April 8, 2020 at 6:58 Newly formed slabs of wind drifted snow, persistent instability, and springtime wet snow instability are all potential avalanche problems in the backcountry today. Rapidly changing weather conditions are expected again today with isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Avalanche danger is MODERATE at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-09 |
April 9, 2020 at 7:00 Elevated avalanche conditions continue with wind slab, persistent slab, and loose wet avalanche problems. Human triggered avalanches remain possible today. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-10 |
April 10, 2020 at 7:00 Sunny skies and warmer temperatures are expected for today. Human triggered avalanches are possible due to wind slab, persistent slab, and loose wet avalanche problems. MODERATE avalanche danger continues at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-11 |
April 11, 2020 at 7:27 Warm sunny weather today will cause sluffs of wet snow to become a problem at all elevations as the day warms up. In addition to these loose wet avalanches, lingering slabs of wind drifted snow may still exist in some near and above treeline areas as well as an unlikely but not impossible persistent slab problem in some isolated spot. Human triggered avalanches remain possible today. MODERATE avalanche danger continues at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-12 |
April 12, 2020 at 7:00 Cooler weather and some cloud cover should make avalanche activity unlikely this morning. In areas that see sunshine or rain on snow this afternoon, some loose wet avalanches may become possible. The avalanche danger is LOW this morning and may increase to MODERATE this afternoon below 8000 ft. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-13 |
April 13, 2020 at 6:58 Firm snow surfaces this morning should melt to soft wet snow in response to strong April sun despite today's cooler temperatures. Sluffs of wet snow could become possible on steep sunny slopes. In addition to these loose wet avalanches, wet slab avalanches also warrant consideration. The avalanche danger is LOW this morning and will increase to MODERATE this afternoon. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-14 |
April 14, 2020 at 6:45 Loose wet avalanche problems will develop quickly today in wind protected areas. Wet slab avalanches also warrant consideration. LOW avalanche danger very early this morning will increase to MODERATE avalanche danger as the morning progresses. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-15 |
April 15, 2020 at 6:46 Rapid warming conditions and snow surface melt will raise concern for a variety of wet snow avalanche problems today including loose wet, wet slab, and cornice collapse. MODERATE avalanche danger is expected to form quickly today for all elevations, further increasing to CONSIDERABLE danger during the afternoon hours. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-16 |
April 16, 2020 at 6:56 Sunny and warm conditions are expected today with the chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Loose wet and wet slab avalanche problems will continue to be a concern. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist as rapid daytime warming occurs. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-17 |
April 17, 2020 at 6:59 Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become possible today. Loose wet and wet slab avalanche problems will continue for our area. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-18 |
April 18, 2020 at 7:00 Little to no refreeze combined with warm weather and the potential for rain on snow means loose wet avalanches will be likely today. Some fresh slabs of wind drifted snow may also exist along the Sierra Crest above 8000 ft. Wet slabs also still warrant concern in some areas. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE today. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-19 |
April 19, 2020 at 7:00 Spring weather with some sunshine should provide enough warming for avalanches of loose wet snow to become possible on steep slopes again today. Slabs of wet snow may also still warrant concern in some areas. The avalanche danger is MODERATE today. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-20 |
April 20, 2020 at 6:57 Sunshine this morning and rain showers this afternoon should provide enough warming for avalanches of loose wet snow to become possible on mid to low elevation slopes again today. At upper elevations where this afternoon's precipitation falls as snow, loose wet avalanches may remain unlikely. Slabs of wet snow may also still warrant concern in some areas. The avalanche danger will rise to MODERATE at mid to low elevations and should remain LOW at upper elevations today. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-21 |
April 21, 2020 at 6:49 Firm surface conditions early this morning will give way to snow surface melt and the possibility of loose wet snow avalanches at all elevations as the day progresses. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today at all elevations once the surface crust melts away, exposing areas of deep wet snow. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-22 |
April 22, 2020 at 6:42 Last night's snow surface refreeze is expected to be relatively weak. Rapid warming conditions early this morning will quickly create the possibility of loose wet snow avalanches at all elevations today. Cornice fall is also a possibility. MODERATE avalanche danger will form rapidly at all elevations once the surface crust melts away, exposing areas of deep wet snow. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-23 |
April 23, 2020 at 6:55 Above freezing overnight temperatures along with mostly clear skies will provide a weak refreeze of the snow surface. Rapid warming starting early this morning will make loose wet avalanches and cornice fall avalanche problems for today. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-24 |
April 24, 2020 at 6:55 A weak refreeze of the snow surface is expected again today with above freezing overnight temperatures and clear skies. Loose wet avalanches and cornice fall will be possible as rapid warming occurs. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-25 |
April 25, 2020 at 6:59 Warm spring weather will quickly melt through whatever refreeze occurred last night and allow avalanches of loose wet snow to become possible before midday. Cornice fall is also a possibility. MODERATE avalanche danger will form at all elevations once the surface crust melts, exposing areas of deep wet snow. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-26 |
April 26, 2020 at 6:51 Last night's refreeze won't last long in today's sunny warm weather. Once it melts, avalanches of loose wet snow and cornice failures will be possible. MODERATE avalanche danger will quickly form at all elevations today. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-27 |
April 27, 2020 at 7:00 Warm sunny weather today will make short work of last night's refreeze and avalanches of loose wet snow will be possible as soon as the surface crust melts. Cornice failures also remain possible today. MODERATE avalanche danger will quickly form at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-28 |
April 28, 2020 at 6:47 Once the surface crust from last night's refreeze melts away, a loose wet avalanche problem will be present. Cornice failures remain an additional hazard. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today at all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-29 |
April 29, 2020 at 6:40 Last night's refreeze will be short lived this morning. Once the surface crust melts away, a loose wet avalanche problem will be present. Cornice fall remains an additional hazard. MODERATE avalanche danger exists today at all elevations. The last avalanche forecast for this season will post on May 3rd. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-04-30 |
April 30, 2020 at 6:46 A partial refreeze of the snow surface is expected this morning. Loose wet avalanches will become possible as the snow surface melts and loses supportability. Cornice fall will also be a concern. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist today at all elevations. The last avalanche forecast for the season will be on Sunday May 3rd. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-05-01 |
May 1, 2020 at 6:45 A partial overnight refreeze of the snow surface is expected for this morning. Loose wet avalanches and cornice fall will become possible as rapid warming occurs. MODERATE avalanche danger will exist at all elevations. The last avalanche forecast for the season will be on Sunday May 3rd. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-05-02 |
May 2, 2020 at 6:54 A good overnight refreeze and cooler weather should allow a longer window for supportable snow today, but avalanches of loose wet snow may still be possible this afternoon once the surface crust melts. Cornice fall will also remain possible. By this afternoon MODERATE avalanche danger will exist at all elevations. The last avalanche forecast for the season will be on Sunday, May 3rd. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-05-03 |
May 3, 2020 at 6:48 A good overnight refreeze and cooler windy weather will mean firm snow surfaces this morning. As the day warms up and the refreeze melts, avalanches of loose wet snow may become possible on steep sunny slopes this afternoon. Cornice fall will also remain possible. This afternoon MODERATE avalanche danger will form at all elevations. This is the last avalanche forecast for the season. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-05-04 |
May 4, 2020 at 6:27 General Spring Avalanche Statement The 2019-2020 operating season has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who supported the avalanche center this season, making everything possible. Avalanche activity will continue to occur this spring. Expect wet snow instabilities and cornice failures on warm days. When spring storms impact the region, they bring the possibility of fresh slabs of wind drifted snow and storm slabs. Keep reading for some information and resources to aid in trip planning and decision making. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-10-27 |
October 27, 2020 at 9:50 Pre Season We have begun the process of getting the SAC forecasting program up and running after a long summer's rest. It's continuing education and gear maintenance time. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-11-08 |
November 8, 2020 at 7:03 Pre-Season Snow has started to accumulate and the early season process of building the snowpack has begun. SAC will begin snowpack and weather observations this week, starting the season-long monitoring process. Now is the time to refresh your avalanche education and companion rescue skills. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-11-14 |
November 14, 2020 at 6:50 Early season conditions report #1 Additional rain and snow have accumulated over the forecast area during the past 24 hours. Avalanche concerns remain minimal at this time with the possible isolated wind slab exception near ridgetops. The very shallow snowpack remains mostly unusable for snowmobiling/skiing/snowboarding at this time. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-11-18 |
November 18, 2020 at 6:59 Everyone is excited for the start of |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-11-19 |
November 19, 2020 at 7:00 Early season conditions exist across the forecast region with a shallow snowpack and many rocks, bushes, and trees present. Human triggered avalanches remain possible today with wind slab and persistent slab avalanche problems at all elevations. Look for unstable snow on specific terrain features and use cautious travel protocols due to low snow conditions. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-11-20 |
November 20, 2020 at 6:53 Wind slab and persistent slab avalanche problems remain possible throughout the forecast area. Early season conditions exist with a shallow snowpack and many obstacles. Use extra caution if traveling in the backcountry with thin snowpack conditions. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-11-21 |
November 21, 2020 at 6:55 Shallow early season conditions with lots of exposed and barely covered obstacles to hit will represent today's main concern. Avalanche activity has become unlikely on a regional scale. Unlikely does not mean impossible and overhangs of snow along ridges or a patch of unstable snow on an isolated terrain feature could still cause trouble today. LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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November 22, 2020 at 6:59 Stable snow is present in the vast majority of locations around the forecast area. The flip side is that very, very isolated areas of unstable snow may still exist. Use normal caution tactics to minimize the consequences of an unlikely and unexpected avalanche. Regional scale LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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November 23, 2020 at 6:52 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations. Normal caution is advised. The existing shallow snowcover is supportable. Buried obstacles are avoidable for the most part, but still easy to hit. |
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November 24, 2020 at 6:52 LOW avalanche danger continues with normal caution advised when traveling in the backcountry. Early season conditions exist with thin snow coverage throughout the forecast region. |
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November 25, 2020 at 6:50 Early season conditions exist with limited terrain available for over the snow recreation. LOW avalanche danger continues throughout the forecast region, normal caution is advised. This forecast is valid for 2 days and will be updated on Friday November 27 by 7am. |
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November 27, 2020 at 6:48 Shallow early season conditions with lots of exposed and barely covered obstacles and firm scoured snow surfaces in some places will represent today's main concerns. LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. Normal caution is advised |
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November 28, 2020 at 6:51 Backcountry travelers should expect variable snow surfaces and shallow early season conditions with lots of exposed and barely covered obstacles. Travel using normal caution. LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations. |
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November 29, 2020 at 6:50 Normal caution tactics are advised for any travel in avalanche terrain at this time. Anticipate shallow snowcover, early season conditions. Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations. |
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November 30, 2020 at 6:51 Normal caution tactics are advised for any travel in avalanche terrain at this time. Anticipate shallow snowcover, early season conditions. Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations. |
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Click here to see the full forecast for 2020-12-01 |
December 1, 2020 at 6:50 LOW avalanche danger continues across the forecast region with no avalanche activity expected. Early season conditions exist, normal caution is advised. |
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December 2, 2020 at 6:49 If your heading into the backcountry, be prepared for early season conditions with a thin and variable snowpack. LOW avalanche danger exists with avalanche activity unlikely. Normal caution is advised. |