THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 25, 2020 @ 7:41 am
Avalanche Advisory published on March 24, 2020 @ 7:41 am
Issued by Melissa Hendrickson - Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center

St. Regis Basin/Silver Valley

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The avalanche danger is starting out low today but will increase as the storm moves in. The new snow is falling on a variety of slippery surfaces so watch for loose avalanches. Expect windslabs to build as the new snow gets pushed around.

How to read the advisory

St. Regis Basin/Silver Valley

How to read the advisory

The avalanche danger is starting out low today but will increase as the storm moves in. The new snow is falling on a variety of slippery surfaces so watch for loose avalanches. Expect windslabs to build as the new snow gets pushed around.

2. Moderate

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Above Treeline
Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.

1. Low

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Near Treeline
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

1. Low

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Below Treeline
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
    Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
Avalanche Problem 1: Loose Dry
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The new snow is falling on sun crusts on the south, east, and West aspects and on surface hoar on the North aspects in some locations. The will be a slippery bed surface. Expect the small amounts of new snow to loose slide as you are riding and sliding in the steeps.

Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slab
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Back to winter weather and back to winter available problems. Expect to find small wind slabs on the leeward terrain. These will be forming on a slippery crust.

Avalanche Problem 3: Loose Wet
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It's the time of year where we have winter problems up high and spring problems down low. As you transition through the lower elevation bands, watch where you start seeing indicators that the snow is heating up. Rollerballs means it's time to get out of avalanche terrain.

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
Two-Day Mountain Weather Forecast Produced in partnership with the Spokane NWS
For 2000 ft. to 4000 ft.
Tuesday Tuesday Night Wednesday
Weather: Chance snow Chance rain and snow Chance snow
Temperatures: 40 deg. F. 28 deg. F. 39 deg. F.
Wind Direction: SW S W
Wind Speed: 8-10 6 6-8
Expected snowfall: .5 in. .5 in. .5 in.
For 4000 ft. to 6000 ft.
Tuesday Tuesday Night Wednesday
Weather: Snow showers Chance snow showers Snow showers
Temperatures: 27 deg. F. 23 deg. F. 28 deg. F.
Wind Direction: W SW W
Wind Speed: 10-13 10 11
Expected snowfall: 1-3 in. 1 in. 1-3 in.
Disclaimer

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.