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.
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 2012-12-26![]() |
December 26, 2012 at 7:59 Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 32 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE. A mix of newly formed wind slabs and heavy snow loads sitting on top of already weak persistent deep slabs will keep large destructive human triggered avalanches likely today. Natural avalanches are possible. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making are essential. |
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December 24, 2012 at 8:01 This forecast is vaild for 48 hours. We will update it again on Dec. 26th. Below and above treeline CONSIDERABLE the avalanche danger exists on all aspects on slopes steeper than 33 degrees due to wind slabs and heavy snow loads sitting on an a weak snowpack. Large, destructive human triggered avalanches will remain likely. Natural avalanches will remain possible. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making are essential. |
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December 23, 2012 at 8:00 The avalanche danger is HIGH at all elevations on the NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes steeper than 33 degrees due to wind slabs and heavy snow loads accumulating on an already weak snowpack. Large, destructive human triggered and natural avalanches will be widespread today. Very Dangerous avalanche conditions exist, and travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommenced. |
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December 22, 2012 at 8:00 The avalanche danger is HIGH at all elevations on the NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes steeper than 33 degrees due to new snow loading an already weak snowpack. Large, destructive human triggered and natural avalanches will be widespread today. Very Dangerous avalanche conditions exist, and travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommenced. |
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December 21, 2012 at 7:24 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger will rise to CONSIDERABLE today on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to wind slabs and persistent slabs. For other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Avalanche danger is expected to further increase to HIGH danger tonight as continued snowfall occurs. |
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December 20, 2012 at 7:39 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to wind slabs and persistent slabs. Large and destructive human triggered avalanches are possible in these areas. For other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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December 19, 2012 at 8:00 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to persistent slabs and lingering wind slabs. Large and destructive human triggered avalanches are possible in these areas. For other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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December 18, 2012 at 7:53 Near and above treeline pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger remain on the NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to fragile wind slabs resting on buried weak layers. Below treeline, the avalanche danger is MODERATE on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Human triggered avalanches will be possible in many areas today and likely in some of the most heavily wind loaded areas. |
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December 17, 2012 at 8:00 UPDATED AT 9:00am Near and above treeline the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on the NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to continued wind and new snow. Below treeline, pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exist on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Human triggered avalanches will be likely today and natural avalanches will be possible. |
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December 16, 2012 at 7:32 Near and above treeline, the avalanche danger remains MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to continued wind and snow. Below treeline, the avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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December 15, 2012 at 8:01 Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE due to wind slabs on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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December 14, 2012 at 7:45 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. Isolated areas of instability may exist, especially in extreme terrain. |
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December 13, 2012 at 7:51 Near and above treeline, avalanche danger remains MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to lingering wind slabs. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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December 12, 2012 at 8:00 Near and above treeline the avalanche danger will increase to MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to new snow and wind. Pockets of MODERATE danger may form on those aspects in wind loaded below treeline terrain as well. Human triggered avalanches will be possible today. Use caution and evaluate snow covered slopes carefully when traveling in the backcountry. |
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December 11, 2012 at 7:59 The avalanche danger remains LOW for all elevations and aspects. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry. Icy slopes pose the greatest hazard by making long sliding falls that are difficult to control or arrest a real possibility today. |
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December 10, 2012 at 8:01 The avalanche danger remains LOW for all elevations and aspects. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry. Icy slopes pose the greatest hazard by making long sliding falls that are difficult to control or arrest a real possibility today. |
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December 9, 2012 at 7:46 Avalanche danger remains LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. A long, unarrested, sliding fall down icy slopes leading to impact with trees or rocks is likely the greatest hazard in the backcountry today. |
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December 8, 2012 at 7:43 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. Long, unarrested sliding falls down icy slopes leading to impact with trees or rocks is likely the greatest hazard in the backcountry today. |
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December 7, 2012 at 7:53 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. Long, unarrested sliding falls down icy slopes leading to impact with trees or rocks is likely the greatest hazard in the backcountry today. |
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December 6, 2012 at 8:04 Above 9000 ft in near and above treeline terrain, MODERATE avalanche danger may linger on pockets of NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to wind slabs. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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December 5, 2012 at 8:00 CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists on snow-covered slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to a mix of rain on snow, new snow, and wind. Human triggered avalanches are likely today and natural avalanches will be possible. |
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December 4, 2012 at 8:00 Near and above treeline, avalanche danger remains MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to lingering wind slabs and rain on snow today and tonight. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger on snow-covered slopes steeper than 35 degrees that receive rain today. Expect the avalanche danger to increase as more rain, snow, and wind impact the forecast area tonight and tomorrow. |
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December 3, 2012 at 7:42 Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to lingering wind slabs and storm slabs. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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December 2, 2012 at 7:57 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is HIGH on all aspects on slopes 32 degrees and steeper due to rain on new snow up to 10,000'.Travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended. |
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December 1, 2012 at 8:02 Both above and below treeline, areas of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger will exist today due to new snow loading and wind loading. Danger will be greatest above 8,000' on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Widespread HIGH avalanche danger is expected to occur tonight into Sunday due to rain on new snow up to 10,000'. |
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November 30, 2012 at 7:53 Near and above treeline on NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees the avalanche danger is HIGH due to intense snowfall, gale force winds, and persistent weak layers in the snowpack. Below treeline the danger on these aspects is CONSIDERABLE. Large human triggered and natural avalanche are likely today. Travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended. |
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November 29, 2012 at 8:00 MODERATE avalanche danger exists on near and above treeline NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to new snow, strong winds, and some areas of persistent weak layers. In other areas the avalanche danger should remain LOW. Expect the avalanche danger to increase tonight and continue to rise as a large storm impacts the region over the next few days. |
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November 28, 2012 at 7:54 Today the avalanche danger will rise to MODERATE on near and above treeline NW-N-NE-E aspects steeper than 35 degrees due to new snow and wind impacting the forecast area. In other areas the avalanche danger should remain LOW. A few very isolated areas of unstable snow may exist above 9,000' on NW-N-NE aspects in complex or extreme terrain in areas of LOW danger. |
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November 27, 2012 at 7:45 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Very isolated areas of unstable snow may exist above 9,000' on NW-N-NE aspects in complex or extreme terrain. |
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November 26, 2012 at 7:24 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Very isolated areas of unstable snow may exist above 9,000' on NW-N-NE aspects in complex or extreme terrain. |
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November 25, 2012 at 7:52 Today the avalanche danger is LOW. LOW danger does not mean no danger. Some unstable snow may still linger on isolated terrain features especially on high elevation NW-N-NE aspects in complex or extreme terrain. Use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry. |
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November 24, 2012 at 7:17 For most of the area the avalanche danger remains LOW. A few small isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may still exist on near and above treeline NW-N-NE aspects steeper than 35 degrees. LOW danger does not mean no danger. |
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November 23, 2012 at 7:59 Near and above treeline, isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may still exist on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing persistent slabs. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. LOW danger does not mean no danger. |
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November 21, 2012 at 7:38 Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to recently formed wind slabs and ongoing persistent slabs. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. The next update to this advisory will occur on Friday, November 23rd. |
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November 20, 2012 at 7:45 Near and above treeline, very isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE aspects on slope 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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November 19, 2012 at 7:40 Near and above treeline, lingering pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE aspects on slope 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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November 18, 2012 at 7:54 Strong winds and new snowfall have created MODERATE avalanche danger on near and above treeline NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees above 7500 ft. Human triggered avalanches are possible in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger remains LOW. |
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November 17, 2012 at 7:04 Rain on snow, strong winds, and new snowfall will create areas of MODERATE avalanche danger on both above and below treeline NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger remains LOW. |
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November 16, 2012 at 7:45 Rain on snow is expected to create areas of MODERATE avalanche danger both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger remains LOW. |
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November 13, 2012 at 17:14 Early season conditions update #5 We are returning to full staffing levels this week. We plan to resume daily avalanche advisories as storm systems affect the forecast area at the end of this week. In the mean time we will continue sharing all of the information we gather on our observations page. |
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November 8, 2012 at 9:04 Early season conditions update #4 We do not have enough information to issue regular avalanche advisories. We have started to collect data and will be sharing all of the information we gather on our observations page and in intermittent updates to this page. We plan to resume daily avalanche advisories in November as conditions dictate. |
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November 1, 2012 at 17:01 Early season conditions update #3 We do not have enough information to issue regular avalanche advisories. We have started to collect data and will be sharing all of the information we gather on our observations page and in intermittent updates to this page. We plan to resume daily avalanche advisories in November as conditions dictate. |
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October 27, 2012 at 21:23 Early season conditions update #2 We do not have enough information to issue regular avalanche advisories. We have started to collect data and will be sharing all of the information we gather on our observations page and in intermittent updates to this page. We plan to resume daily avalanche advisories in November as conditions dictate. |
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October 24, 2012 at 16:30 Early season conditions update #1 We are just beginning to collect field data on current snowpack and avalanche conditions. At this time we do not have sufficient information to issue avalanche advisories, but we are working to share the information that we do know. Daily avalanche advisories are planned to resume in November as conditions dictate. Intermittent early season updates to this page will occur earlier as conditions warrant. |
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October 21, 2012 at 11:21 Fall Avalanche Statement Daily avalanche advisories are planned to resume in mid November or later as conditions dictate. Occasional intermittent early season updates to this page may occur earlier if conditions warrant and resources are available. |
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April 29, 2012 at 7:00 We have stopped issuing daily avalanche advisories until the fall of 2012. The avalanche danger can and will change quickly 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. |
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April 28, 2012 at 6:20 Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form today at all elevations and on all aspects in response to daytime warming. The vast majority of any avalanche activity that occurs today is expected to be human triggered. An isolated natural avalanche occurrence is unlikely, but not outside the realm of possibility during the late afternoon hours. |
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April 27, 2012 at 6:28 This morning, MODERATE avalanche danger exists near and above treeline in recently wind loaded areas on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. A transition will occur during the late morning and afternoon hours to warming and wet snow instability. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger are expected to form at all elevations on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper by this afternoon. |
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April 26, 2012 at 6:54 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 32 degrees and steeper due to wet snow instability formed by rain on snow. The vast majority of avalanche activity today is expected to be human triggered, but an isolated natural avalanche is not impossible. |
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April 25, 2012 at 7:00 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 30 degrees and steeper due to daytime warming and rain on the snowpack today. If more rain impacts the area than forecasted, the danger of wet avalanches will increase. |
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April 24, 2012 at 6:45 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 30 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may form this afternoon on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. The majority of instability that occurs today is likely to be human triggered, but natural avalanches are possible in isolated areas. |
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April 23, 2012 at 6:37 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may form this afternoon on slopes 37 degrees and steeper. The majority of instability that occurs today is likely to be human triggered, but natural avalanches are possible in isolated areas. |
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April 22, 2012 at 6:30 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may form this afternoon on slopes 37 degrees and steeper. The vast majority of instability that occurs today is likely to be human triggered, but an isolated natural avalanche event is possible. |
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April 21, 2012 at 6:31 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may form this afternoon on slopes 37 degrees and steeper. The vast majority of instability that occurs today is likely to be human triggered, but an isolated natural avalanche event is not out of the question. |
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April 20, 2012 at 6:27 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. The vast majority of instability that occurs today is likely to be human triggered, but an isolated natural avalanche event is not out of the question. |
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April 19, 2012 at 6:41 MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper at all elevations in response to daytime warming. |
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April 18, 2012 at 7:01 Widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form today on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper at all elevations in response to daytime warming. |
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April 17, 2012 at 7:00 Both above and below treeline widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will quickly form today on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. |
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April 16, 2012 at 6:33 Both above and below treeline widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form quickly today on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. |
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April 15, 2012 at 6:48 Both above and below treeline widespread MODERATE avalanche danger will form on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in response to daytime warming. On NW-N-NE aspects, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger in wind loaded areas both above and below treeline on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Areas of unstable snow will exist within surrounding areas of seemingly stable snow. |
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April 14, 2012 at 6:40 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger in wind loaded areas on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Areas of unstable snow will exist within surrounding areas of seemingly stable snow. |
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April 13, 2012 at 6:59 On slopes steeper than 35 degrees near and above treeline, CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger will exist on N-NE-E aspects with pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger on the NW and SE aspects due to new snow and wind loading. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may also exist on below treeline NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees. Human triggered avalanches are likely today, and natural avalanche are possible. |
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April 12, 2012 at 6:59 On slopes steeper than 35 degrees near and above treeline, MODERATE avalanche danger will exist on N-NE-E aspects with pockets of MODERATE danger on the NW and SE aspects due to new snow and wind loading. Pockets of MODERATE danger may also form on below treeline NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees. Human triggered avalanches will be possible today. The avalanche danger will increase tonight and tomorrow morning as larger natural avalanche activity becomes possible. |
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April 11, 2012 at 7:00 This morning the avalanche danger remains LOW on all aspects and at all elevations. Near and above treeline some pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may form this afternoon on N-NE-E aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to new snow and wind loading. The avalanche danger will continue to increase over the next few days as more wind and snow impact the region. |
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April 10, 2012 at 6:41 Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised. |
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April 9, 2012 at 6:53 Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. MODERATE avalanche danger will develop in response to daytime warming on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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April 8, 2012 at 6:48 Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. MODERATE avalanche danger will develop in response to daytime warming on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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April 7, 2012 at 6:52 On slopes steeper than 35 degrees, MODERATE avalanche danger may form today on SE-S-SW aspects with pockets of MODERATE danger on the E and W aspects due to daytime warming. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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April 6, 2012 at 6:59 Very isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may still remain in the most heavily wind loaded areas on N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in near and above treeline terrain. Isolated pockets of MODERATE danger may also form near and below treeline today on SE-S-SW aspects on slopes steeper than 35 degrees with significant sun-exposure. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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April 5, 2012 at 6:59 Isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may still remain in the most heavily wind loaded areas on N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in near and above treeline terrain. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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April 4, 2012 at 6:23 Near and above treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger in the most heavily wind loaded areas on N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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April 3, 2012 at 6:42 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to warming instability and persistent deep slab instability. |
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April 2, 2012 at 7:00 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE on SE-S-SW-W aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Additional pockets of MODERATE danger exist on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Ongoing concerns exist for human triggered avalanches due to warming instability, lingering storm snow instability, and persistent deep slab instability. |
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April 1, 2012 at 6:59 Pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exist at all elevations on the N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to new wind slabs and ongoing deep slab avalanche concerns. MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all other aspects at all elevations. |
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March 31, 2012 at 6:59 This morning MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. By later this afternoon and this evening, CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger should develop at all elevations on the N-NE-E aspects with pockets CONSIDERABLE danger on the NW and SE aspects. Natural avalanches will become possible and human triggered avalanches will become likely in these areas due to strong wind loading, intense snowfall, and ongoing deep slab avalanche concerns. |
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March 30, 2012 at 6:59 MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to a combination of warming instability, recent wind slabs, and ongoing deep slab avalanche concerns. |
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March 29, 2012 at 6:55 Avalanche danger is MODERATE for all elevations and aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to warming instability. Ongoing and new concerns exist for large destructive deep slab avalanches on NW-N-NE aspects both above and below treeline on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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March 28, 2012 at 6:52 Near and above treeline avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to newly formed storm slabs, wind slabs, and ongoing persistent deep slab instability. Large destructive deep slab avalanches remain possible both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects. For all other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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March 27, 2012 at 6:52 Isolate pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects and near and above treeline E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing persistent deep slab instability and recently formed surface wind slabs. Large destructive deep slab avalanches remain possible in isolated areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is generally LOW. Avalanche danger is will increase tonight for all areas with natural avalanches possible. |
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March 26, 2012 at 6:23 On slopes 35 degrees and steeper, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects and on near and above treeline E-SE aspects due to ongoing persistent deep slab instability and some new shallow wind slabs. Large destructive deep slab avalanches remain possible. For all other areas, avalanche danger is generally LOW. |
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March 25, 2012 at 7:00 On slopes 35 degrees and steeper, pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects and on near and above treeline E-SE aspects due to ongoing persistent deep slab instability and some new shallow wind slabs. Large destructive deep slab avalanches remain possible. For all other areas, avalanche danger is generally LOW. |
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March 24, 2012 at 7:00 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing persistent deep slab instability and some new shallow wind slabs. Large destructive human triggered deep slab avalanches remain possible in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is generally LOW with isolated pockets of MODERATE danger below 8,500' on slopes 37 degrees and steeper due to wet snow instability. |
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March 23, 2012 at 6:53 Very isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing persistent deep slab instability. Large destructive human triggered deep slab avalanches remain possible in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is generally LOW with isolated pockets of MODERATE danger due to warming instability near and above treeline on wind loaded E-SE aspects 35 degrees and steeper. |
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March 22, 2012 at 6:35 Very isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing persistent deep slab instability. Large destructive human triggered deep slab avalanches remain possible in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is generally LOW with isolated pockets of MODERATE danger below 8,500' on slopes 37 degrees and steeper due to wet snow instability. |
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March 21, 2012 at 6:57 Areas of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on all aspects and at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to a combination of warming instability and ongoing persistent deep slab instability. Large destructive human triggered deep slab avalanches remain possible in isolated areas. Widespread surface wet snow instability is expected again today. |
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March 20, 2012 at 7:00 Both above and below treeline, MODERATE avalanche danger remains on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Even though avalanches have become more difficult to trigger today, huge, dangerous deep slab avalanches with serious consequences remain possible on these aspects. On all other aspects pockets of MODERATE danger exist on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. |
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March 19, 2012 at 7:00 Both above and below treeline, MODERATE avalanche danger remains on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. On the E and SE aspects pockets of MODERATE danger exist in near and above treeline terrain on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Even though avalanches may be more difficult to trigger today, huge, dangerous deep slab avalanches with serious consequences remain possible. |
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March 18, 2012 at 7:00 Both above and below treeline, MODERATE avalanche danger remains on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW with pockets of MODERATE danger on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Even though avalanches may be more difficult to trigger today, huge, dangerous deep slab avalanches with serious consequences remain possible today. |
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March 17, 2012 at 6:47 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE with pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Due to the combination of several feet of new snow and persistent deep slab instability, large destructive avalanches are possible today. |
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March 16, 2012 at 7:00 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE. HIGH avalanche danger is expected tonight and tomorrow morning. |
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March 15, 2012 at 7:02 Both above and below treeline, avalanche danger is MODERATE with pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE. A trend of increasing avalanche danger is expected tonight and tomorrow. |
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March 14, 2012 at 7:49 CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists at all elevations on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing deep slab instability, new snow, wind loading, and rain on snow. Large destructive human triggered avalanches are likely in these areas. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may also form on all other aspects aspects below 8000 ft due to rain on snow. South of Hwy 50 and east of Lake Tahoe where less snow has fallen less avalanche danger exists. |
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March 14, 2012 at 7:00 CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists at all elevations on NW-N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing deep slab instability, new snow, wind loading, and rain on snow. Large destructive human triggered avalanches are likely in these areas. Pockets of CONSIDERABLE danger may also form on all other aspects aspects below 8000 ft due to rain on snow. South of Hwy 50 and east of Lake Tahoe where less snow has fallen less avalanche danger exists. |
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March 13, 2012 at 7:00 MODERATE avalanche danger will become more widespread on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in both above and below treeline terrain due to ongoing deep slab instability, new snow, and wind loading. The possibility of large destructive human triggered avalanches remains in these areas. Pockets of MODERATE danger should also form on wind-loaded and cross-loaded E and SE aspects. Some natural avalanche activity may become possible tonight due to more intense snowfall and continued wind loading. |
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March 12, 2012 at 7:00 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper in both above and below treeline terrain due to ongoing deep slab instability. The possibility of large destructive human triggered avalanches remains in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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March 11, 2012 at 6:44 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing deep slab instability. The possibility of large destructive human triggered avalanches remains in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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March 10, 2012 at 7:56 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing deep slab instability. The possibility of large destructive human triggered avalanches remains in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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March 9, 2012 at 8:00 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to ongoing deep slab instability. The possibility of large destructive human triggered avalanches remains in these areas. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. |
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March 8, 2012 at 8:00 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper both above and below treeline due to ongoing deep slab instability and daytime warming. Even though they seem to be growing more difficult to trigger, large destructive human-triggered avalanches remain possible today in some areas. |
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March 7, 2012 at 8:00 Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper both above and below treeline due to ongoing deep slab instability and some sun-exposure. Even though they seem to be growing less likely, large destructive human-triggered avalanches remain possible today in some areas. |
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