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 2009-04-23
April 23, 2009 at 7:00

This morning, the avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Above treeline on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects and below treeline on W aspects pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger should quickly develop on slopes 37 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. Larger areas of MODERATE avalanche danger should develop on slopes 37 degrees and steeper on E-SE-S-SW aspects below treeline.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-04-24
April 24, 2009 at 7:00

Today, the avalanche danger should remain LOW for all aspects and elevations. Some minor sluffing may occur in the new snow today. Some very small, isolated, human-triggerable winds slabs may form on N-NE-E aspects near and above treeline by this afternoon.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-04-25
April 25, 2009 at 7:00

Today, the avalanche danger should remain LOW for all aspects and elevations. Some sluffing may occur in the new snow today. Some very small, isolated, human-triggerable winds slabs may exist on wind-loaded aspects near and above treeline.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-04-26
April 26, 2009 at 6:57

We have stopped issuing daily avalanche advisories until the fall of 2009. The avalanche danger can and will change quickly during this spring. Continue to monitor changing conditions and use caution when traveling in the backcountry. For general spring avalanche information read the full spring avalanche statement.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-06-23
June 23, 2009 at 6:53

The Tahoe National Forest Sierra Avalanche Center is closed for the season. Avalanche advisories will resume in the fall of 2009. Check back once the snow begins to fly.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-10-12
October 12, 2009 at 20:53

Fall avalanche statement

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October 13, 2009 at 7:08

Fall Avalanche Statement

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October 17, 2009 at 9:38

Fall Avalanche Statement

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-20
November 20, 2009 at 9:03

Fall Conditions Update

Despite very little snow on the ground, conditions are complex and the snowpack structure is weak. Pay attention out there!

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-21
November 21, 2009 at 7:59

On slopes steeper than 30 degrees, the avalanche danger is MODERATE on N-NE aspects above 8700 ft. Human-triggered avalanches will be possible on these slopes today.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-22
November 22, 2009 at 8:20

Complex conditions exist during the early season. On N-NE aspects above 8800 ft and steeper than 32 degrees where the combination of facets on top of an ice layer with new snow above exists the avalanche danger is MODERATE . Human-triggered avalanches will be possible on these slopes today.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-23
November 23, 2009 at 7:41

Areas of MODERATE danger remain above 8,700' on N and NE aspects, steeper than 32 degrees where a layer of faceted snow crystals sits above the October basal ice layer and below the recent storm snow. Human triggered avalanches remain possible in areas where this specific snowpack structure exists.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-24
November 24, 2009 at 7:44

Areas of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,700' on NW-N-NE aspects 32 degrees and steeper both above and below treeline. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-25
November 25, 2009 at 7:46

Areas of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,700' on NW-N-NE aspects 32 degrees and steeper both above and below treeline. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-27
November 27, 2009 at 8:02

Areas of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,700' on NW-N-NE aspects 32 degrees and steeper both above and below treeline. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. Expect the avalanche danger to increase quickly this afternoon and overnight during the storm.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-28
November 28, 2009 at 8:00

Areas of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,700ft. on NW-N-NE aspects 32 degrees and steeper both above and below treeline. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-29
November 29, 2009 at 8:00

LOW avalanche danger exists across most of the forecast area. Some isolated pockets of MODERATE danger may still remain on NW-N-NE aspects steeper than 32 degrees above 8700'.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-11-30
November 30, 2009 at 7:26

LOW avalanche danger exists across most of the forecast area. Pockets of MODERATE danger still remain on NW-N-NE aspects steeper than 32 degrees above 8700'.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-01
December 1, 2009 at 7:48

Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger linger above 8,700' in near treeline and below treeline areas on slopes 32 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

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December 2, 2009 at 7:41

Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' in near treeline and below treeline areas on slopes 32 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

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December 3, 2009 at 7:28

LOW avalanche danger exists in most areas. However, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain on NW-N-NE aspects above 8,000' in near-treeline and below-treeline areas on slopes 32 degrees and steeper.

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December 4, 2009 at 7:41

LOW avalanche danger exists in most areas. However, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain on NW-N-NE aspects above 8,000' in near-treeline and below-treeline areas on slopes 32 degrees and steeper.

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December 5, 2009 at 7:53

For most areas, avalanche danger is LOW. Isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' both near treeline and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects, 32 degrees and steeper.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-06
December 6, 2009 at 7:54

For most areas, avalanche danger is LOW. Isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' both near treeline and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects, 32 degrees and steeper.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-07
December 7, 2009 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is HIGH on NW-N-NE-E aspects 34 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE with pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger in open areas on NW-N-NE-E aspects and in creek beds 34 degrees and steeper.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-08
December 8, 2009 at 8:00

Near and above treeline CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists on N-NE-E aspects 32 degrees and steeper. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger exist on NW aspects. Below treeline pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger exist on NW-N-NE-E aspects 32 degrees and steeper.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-09
December 9, 2009 at 7:58

Pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees at all elevations. MODERATE danger exists on cross-loaded NW and SE aspects steeper than 35 degrees near and above treeline.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-10
December 10, 2009 at 8:01

MODERATE avalanche danger exists on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees at all elevations.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-11
December 11, 2009 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger are expected to form today in wind loaded areas on NW-N-NE-E aspects, 34 degrees and steeper. Below treeline avalanche danger is MODERATE on NW-N-NE aspects, 34 degrees and steeper due to continued instability of a variety of weak layers.

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December 12, 2009 at 8:01

Avalanche danger is HIGH today in wind loaded areas near and above treeline on NW-N-NE-E aspects, 34 degrees and steeper. Near treeline and below treeline, avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH danger on NW-N-NE aspects near and above 7,000' on slopes 32 degrees and steeper, due to overloading of persistent weak layers near the base of the snowpack. In other areas, avalanche danger will range from MODERATE to CONSIDERABLE today.

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December 13, 2009 at 8:00

Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE today in wind loaded areas near and above treeline on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects, 34 degrees and steeper. Near treeline and below treeline, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE aspects near and above 7,000' on slopes 32 degrees and steeper due to possible overloading of persistent weak layers near the base of the snowpack. In other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-14
December 14, 2009 at 8:00

Near and below treeline MODERATE avalanche danger exists on NW-N-NE aspects steeper than 32 degrees, today. Human triggering of large, destructive avalanches with serious consequences will be possible in these areas. Near and above treeline MODERATE avalanche danger exists on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-15
December 15, 2009 at 7:57

Near and below treeline MODERATE avalanche danger exists on NW-N-NE aspects steeper than 32 degrees, today. Human triggering of large, destructive avalanches with serious consequences will be possible in these areas. Above treeline pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on wind-loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-16
December 16, 2009 at 8:01

Near and below treeline MODERATE avalanche danger exists on sheltered NW-N-NE aspects steeper than 32 degrees, today. Human triggering of large, destructive avalanches with serious consequences will be possible in these areas. Above treeline on slopes steeper than 35 degrees, MODERATE avalanche danger exists on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects with pockets of MODERATE danger on cross-loaded NW  aspects.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-17
December 17, 2009 at 7:50

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with isolated pockets of MODERATE danger on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Near treeline and below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger above 8,000' on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to deep slab instability in some areas. Avalanches that occur below treeline may be large and destructive with severe consequences.

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December 18, 2009 at 7:40

Near treeline and below treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to persistent deep slab instability. Above treeline and for all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-19
December 19, 2009 at 7:30

Near treeline and below treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to persistent deep slab instability. Above treeline and for all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

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December 20, 2009 at 8:01

Near treeline and below treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to persistent deep slab instability. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

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December 21, 2009 at 8:01

Near treeline and below treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to persistent deep slab instability. The avalanche danger should increase this afternoon due to new snow and wind. Areas of MODERATE danger will develop this afternoon and evening above treeline on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees.

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December 22, 2009 at 7:54

Near treeline and below treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist above 8,000' on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to persistent deep slab instability. MODERATE avalanche danger exists above treeline on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees.

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December 23, 2009 at 7:52

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist in wind loaded areas on SE-S-SW-W aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW. Deep slab instability is unlikely but not impossible below treeline at this time.

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December 23, 2009 at 7:56

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist in wind loaded areas on SE-S-SW-W aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW. Deep slab instability is unlikely but not impossible below treeline at this time.

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December 24, 2009 at 7:46

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. Deep slab instability is unlikely but not impossible near treeline and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects above 8,000' at this time. The next scheduled update to this advisory will occur Dec 26 at 7am.

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December 26, 2009 at 8:00

LOW avalanche danger exits at all elevations and on all aspects. LOW danger does not mean no danger. Isolated, deep-slab instability is unlikely but not impossible near and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects above 8,000 ft. Use normal caution when travelling in the backcountry.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2009-12-27
December 27, 2009 at 7:59

This morning LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations and on all aspects. This afternoon pockets of MODERATE danger may develop above treeline on the most heavily wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Isolated, deep-slab instability remains unlikely but not impossible near and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects above 8,000 ft. If more snow falls than forecasted, the avalanche danger will become more widespread.

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December 28, 2009 at 8:02

LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations and on all aspects. LOW danger does not mean no danger. Even though avalanche activity is unlikely today, it is not impossible. Use normal caution when travelling in the backcountry.

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December 29, 2009 at 7:47

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist in wind loaded areas on N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW.

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December 30, 2009 at 7:59

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE in open areas on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper.

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December 31, 2009 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, pockets of MODERATE danger exist in open areas on NW-N-NE aspects, 37 degrees and steeper.

Click here to see the full forecast for 2010-01-01
January 1, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, pockets of MODERATE danger exist in open areas on NW-N-NE aspects, 37 degrees and steeper.

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January 2, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. By this afternoon small, isolated pockets of MODERATE danger should start to form on NE-E-SE-S aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to a shift in the wind direction. Avalanche danger in other areas will drop to LOW meaning that avalanche activity will be unlikely but not impossible.

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January 3, 2010 at 8:00

LOW avalanche danger exists on all aspects and at all elevations. Avalanche activity will be unlikely but not impossible. Use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

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January 4, 2010 at 7:53

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Avalanche activity is unlikely but not impossible. Normal caution is advised.

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January 5, 2010 at 7:40

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Avalanche activity is unlikely but not impossible. Normal caution is advised.

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January 8, 2010 at 8:00

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. If more precipitation falls than the forecast calls for, the avalanche danger may increase.

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January 9, 2010 at 8:00

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

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January 10, 2010 at 8:00

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

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January 11, 2010 at 7:42

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

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January 12, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger will rise to MODERATE around mid day with pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger possible by late day on N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger will increase to MODERATE as the day progresses with periods of rain on new snow possible below 6,800'.

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January 13, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exits on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Human triggered avalanches will be likely on these slopes. MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all other aspects at all elevations on slopes steeper than 35 degrees. Human triggered avalanches will be possible on any steep slopes today.

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January 14, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline MODERATE avalanche danger exists on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may form on the NW-W-SW aspects due to wind-loading by easterly winds on slopes steeper than 35 degrees near and above treeline today. Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger also remain on open, N-NE-E-facing slopes steeper than 37 degrees below treeline.

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January 15, 2010 at 8:00

LOW avalanche danger exists on all elevations and aspects today. Avalanche activity will be unlikely but not impossible. Continue to use safe travel techniques and caution when traveling in the backcountry.

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January 16, 2010 at 7:51

Avalanche danger is LOW all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

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January 17, 2010 at 7:54

This morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Following the onset of snowfall, pockets of MODERATE danger are expected to develop near and above treeline in wind loaded areas on N-NE-E aspects, 37 degrees and steeper in the late afternoon or evening hours. Avalanche danger is expected to continue to rise overnight into Monday.

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January 18, 2010 at 8:00

This morning, avalanche danger is MODERATE in wind loaded areas near and above treeline. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW. This afternoon, avalanche danger is expected to rise to CONSIDERABLE in wind loaded areas near and above treeline on NW-N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is expected to rise to MODERATE on all aspects, 35 degrees and steeper.

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January 19, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Below treeline pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger exist on open, NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all other aspects.

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January 20, 2010 at 7:59

Near and above treeline the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Below treeline pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger exist on open, NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all other aspects. As more snow falls today, avalanches will become easier to trigger and more widespread.

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January 21, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline the avalanche danger is HIGH on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Below treeline CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists on open, NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Travel in or near avalanche terrain is not recommended today.

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January 22, 2010 at 7:50

Near and above treeline, pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exist in wind loaded areas on NW-N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, areas of MODERATE danger exist in wind affected areas on all aspects, 35 degrees and steeper.

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January 23, 2010 at 7:51

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on wind loaded N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger in recently wind loaded areas, 37 degrees and steeper.

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January 24, 2010 at 7:42

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain in wind loaded areas on N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW.

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January 25, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger will also form on slopes that receive rain below 7000' today. Avalanche danger should increase and become more widespread as more snow accumulates.

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January 26, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exist on wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline the avalanche danger is MODERATE on open NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 37 degrees.

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January 27, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline the avalanche danger is MODERATE on N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Near and above treeline pockets of MODERATE danger also exist on NW and SE aspects.  Below treeline pockets of MODERATE danger exist on open NW-N-NE-E aspects 37 degrees and steeper.

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January 28, 2010 at 7:49

Above 8,000', pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist in open wind affected areas both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

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January 29, 2010 at 8:06

Isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger linger in wind affected areas above and below treeline, especially in complex terrain on all aspects, 37 degrees and steeper. These areas of instability will exist within larger areas of a seemingly stable snowpack.

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January 30, 2010 at 7:47

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger will form today in wind loaded areas on NW-N-NE-E aspects, 37 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW in wind protected areas.

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January 31, 2010 at 7:58

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain on wind-loaded, NW-N-NE-E aspects, 37 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW in wind protected areas.

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February 1, 2010 at 7:59

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain on wind-loaded, NW-N-NE-E aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW in wind protected areas.

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February 2, 2010 at 8:00

LOW avalanche danger exists on all aspects and at all elevations today. LOW danger only means that avalanches are unlikely. It does not mean that they are impossible. Continue to use caution when traveling in the backcountry.

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February 3, 2010 at 7:51

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exists in wind loaded areas. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW in wind protected areas.

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February 4, 2010 at 7:48

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Human triggered avalanches are unlikely but certainly not impossible today in isolated areas that have received recent wind loading. Normal caution is advised.

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February 5, 2010 at 7:51

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE with pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger on NW-N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, pockets of MODERATE danger exist in open wind affected areas 35 degrees and steeper.

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February 6, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, pockets of MODERATE danger exist in open wind affected areas 35 degrees and steeper. Near and above treeline, some pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may develop on NW-N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper in areas that receive the high end of forecasted snow today.

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February 7, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Below treeline the avalanche danger is LOW.

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February 8, 2010 at 8:01

Near and above treeline isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger remain on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Below treeline the avalanche danger is LOW.

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February 9, 2010 at 8:04

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger will form today in wind loaded areas on NW-N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW in wind sheltered areas.

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February 10, 2010 at 7:44

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist in wind loaded areas on SE-S-SW-W-NW aspects, 35 degrees and steeper. Below 8,500', pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger will develop in open sun exposed areas on SE-S-SW-W aspects 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

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February 11, 2010 at 7:41

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Human triggered avalanches are unlikely but not impossible. Normal caution is advised.

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February 12, 2010 at 8:00

The avalanche danger is LOW for most areas. A few small isolated pockets of MODERATE danger may exist on heavily wind-loaded N-NE-E aspects steeper than 37 degrees near and above treeline today. Even though most avalanche activity is unlikely today, avalanches are not impossible. Use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

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February 13, 2010 at 8:00

This morning the avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Pockets of MODERATE danger may form on sun-exposed SE-S-SW-W aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to daytime warming today. Use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

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February 14, 2010 at 7:59

This morning the avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Pockets of MODERATE danger will form on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to daytime warming today. Use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

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February 15, 2010 at 7:43

Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Pockets of MODERATE danger will form at all elevations on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming.

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February 16, 2010 at 7:55

Avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger below 10,000' on SE-S-SW aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Normal caution is advised.

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February 17, 2010 at 7:45

Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Pockets of MODERATE danger will develop below 9,500' on E-SE-S-SW aspects, 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming.

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February 18, 2010 at 8:00

This morning LOW avalanche danger exists for all elevations and aspects. Pockets of MODERATE danger will develop below 9,500' on E-SE-S-SW aspects, 35 degrees and steeper due to daytime warming.

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February 19, 2010 at 8:00

The avalanche danger will remain LOW for all elevations and aspects today. Expect the avalanche danger to increase over the 24 hours as a storm impacts the Central Sierra.

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February 20, 2010 at 7:57

The avalanche danger will remain LOW for all elevations and aspects today. Expect the avalanche danger to increase over the 24 hours if the forecasted snow impacts the Central Sierra.

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February 21, 2010 at 8:00

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger in MODERATE on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger in open wind affected areas on all aspects 35 degrees and steeper. A significant variance in localized avalanche danger is anticipated today due to local variances in new snow accumulation.

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February 22, 2010 at 7:59

Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE in wind loaded areas on SE-S-SW-W-NW aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Pockets of MODERATE danger may linger on N-NE-E aspects 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, pockets of MODERATE danger exist in open wind loaded areas on all aspects, 35 degree and steeper. Avalanche danger in LOW in wind sheltered areas.

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