The buried surface hoar layers that has kept us at an elevated avalanche danger rating is still alive and well. Don't let your guard down...in fact, we might see an increase in danger as this next storm arrives and puts a bigger a load on top of the weak layers. The storm that has arrives looks to strong with the likelyhood of producing up to 2' of snow at upper elevations by Friday. Stay tuned...We'll keep you updated.
The buried surface hoar layers that has kept us at an elevated avalanche danger rating is still alive and well. Don't let your guard down...in fact, we might see an increase in danger as this next storm arrives and puts a bigger a load on top of the weak layers. The storm that has arrives looks to strong with the likelyhood of producing up to 2' of snow at upper elevations by Friday. Stay tuned...We'll keep you updated.
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With the arrival of strong system of snow and wind, we could see a significant increase in load especially in wind loaded areas. A new load of snow will increase the tension being put on the weak layers in the snowpack.
An arriving system of snow looks like it will deposit a signifigant amount of snow over a short period of time. Expect to see over 12'' of snow above 4500' by Satuarday
| 0600 temperature: | 21 deg. F. |
| Max. temperature in the last 24 hours: | 27 deg. F. |
| Average wind direction during the last 24 hours: | W |
| Average wind speed during the last 24 hours: | 20 mph |
| Maximum wind gust in the last 24 hours: | 61 mph |
| New snowfall in the last 24 hours: | 2-8'' inches |
| Total snow depth: | 220cm inches |
| Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather: | Snow | Snow | Snow |
| Temperatures: | 35 deg. F. | 33 deg. F. | 37 deg. F. |
| Wind Direction: | becoming NE | E | SW |
| Wind Speed: | 5-8 | 5-8 | 7-9 |
| Expected snowfall: | >1'' in. | 3-5'' in. | 1-3'' in. |
| Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather: | Snow | Snow | Snow |
| Temperatures: | 25 deg. F. | 20 deg. F. | 31 deg. F. |
| Wind Direction: | S | S | S |
| Wind Speed: | 15-18 | 15-18 | 18-20 |
| Expected snowfall: | 2-4'' in. | 9-13'' in. | 4-8'' in. |
Avalanche conditions change for better or worse continually. Backcountry travelers should be prepared to assess current conditions for themselves, plan their routes of travel accordingly, and never travel alone. Backcountry travelers can reduce their exposure to avalanche hazards by utilizing timbered trails and ridge routes and by avoiding open and exposed terrain with slope angles of 30 degrees or more. Backcountry travelers should carry the necessary avalanche rescue equipment such as a shovel, avalanche probe or probe ski poles, a rescue beacon and a well-equipped first aid kit. For a recorded version of the Avalanche Advisory call (208)765-7323.
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