Turnagain Pass Forecast Archives
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 Wet Loose
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The avalanche danger remains MODERATE above 1,000′. Another unseasonably warm day with abundant sunshine will again melt the surface snow on southerly aspects creating wet loose avalanches on steep slopes [Read More] | ||
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Wet Loose
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. Unusually warm temperatures and sunny skies will make natural and human triggered wet loose avalanches likely, especially on southern slopes. These loose snow avalanche can [Read More] | ||
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Wet Loose
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′ today. Warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies will make loose avalanches the main concern, and there is a smaller possibility that these loose snow avalanches [Read More] | ||
 Wind Slabs
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Wet Loose
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE on slopes above 1,000′. Triggering a lingering wind slab formed during the strong NW winds is possible. These are in the 1-2′ deep range and [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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 Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2500′. Continued NW outflow winds are making natural wind slabs up to 1′ deep possible and human triggered avalanches likely in areas with active wind loading. [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger will remain CONSIDERABLE above 1000′ as northwest winds ramp up again today. It is likely a person will be able to trigger an avalanche a foot deep or deeper [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger will remain CONSIDERABLE above 1000′ as northwest outflow winds continue today. It is likely a person will be able to trigger a wind slab avalanche 1-2′ deep where winds [Read More] | ||
 Storm Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1,000′. Human triggered avalanches are likely on slopes with more than 6″ of new snow that have seen, or are seeing, active wind loading. [Read More] | ||
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Storm Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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A storm moving in will increase the avalanche danger to CONSIDERABLE above 2,500′ through the day and may reach HIGH overnight tonight. The danger is expected to remain MODERATE below [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. The strong northwest outflow winds from the past two days have built sensitive wind slabs 1-2′ deep that will remain possible for a person to [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE in the upper elevations where winds continue to blow snow into drifts and slabs. Human triggered wind slab avalanches are likely on slopes that have, [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2500′. Northwest outflow winds up to 30 mph are expected today which will make human triggered avalanches up to 1′ deep likely and natural avalanches possible. [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. It will be possible to trigger avalanches up to a foot deep on slopes where yesterday’s winds built a fresh round of wind slabs. The [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger will rise to CONSIDERABLE above 1000′ as a storm impacts our area today. Strong winds and up to 6-12″ snow will make human-triggered avalanches likely and natural avalanches [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all aspects above 1000′. Triggering a lingering wind slab 1-2′ deep from Monday’s strong NW winds remains possible at the upper elevations and in exposed [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. Continued wind loading overnight will make human triggered avalanches 1-2′ deep possible at upper elevations. There are also several buried weak layers in the upper [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2500′ today. Northwest outflow winds will be forming fresh wind slabs 1-2′ deep at upper elevations and in areas exposed to gap winds. Human triggered avalanches [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all aspects above 1,000′. Triggering a lingering wind slab formed over the past two days will be possible in exposed areas as well as [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2500′. Active wind loading and snowfall today will build fresh wind slabs 1-2′ deep that are likely for a person to trigger and possible [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger has increased to CONSIDERABLE above 2,500′ due to strong easterly winds over the region with several inches of new snow. Fresh wind slab avalanches around a foot [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′ today. Human triggered avalanches 1-2′ deep are possible in areas with lingering wind slabs from the Valentine’s Day storm. In areas closer to Prince William [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2,500′ and MODERATE below 2,500′. A fast moving storm deposited between 4-10″ of new snow with strong winds yesterday afternoon. Watch for easy to [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger will be CONSIDERABLE at all elevations as a storm passes through our area today. Strong winds and periods of heavy snow will make human triggered avalanches 1-2′ deep likely, [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2500′. It is likely that a person will be able to trigger an avalanche 1-2′ deep on fresh wind slabs that formed with last night’s northwest [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Wind Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE at all elevations. Several different types of avalanches could be triggered today. In the lower and mid elevations, it is still possible to trigger a [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1000′ today. Continued snowfall and moderate winds will make natural avalanches 1-3′ deep possible and human triggered avalanches likely. Areas with recent wind loading are most [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger will start off CONSIDERABLE and rise to HIGH today above 2500′. Strong winds and snowfall will make natural avalanches 1-3′ deep likely and human triggered avalanches very [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. Triggering a wind slab 1-2′ deep that is actively forming today or lingering from earlier this week is possible at upper elevations. These are most [Read More] | ||
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Wind Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all aspects above 1,000′. Triggering a lingering wind slab or storm slab composed of the new snow from Sunday/Monday may still be possible. These [Read More] | ||
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Storm Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1000′ today. Human triggered avalanches 1-2’+ deep in areas with recent wind loading or where there was a lot of recent storm snow (12″+) are [Read More] | ||
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Storm Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE at all elevations. We’ve received 6-10″ new snow in the past 24 hours, with winds blowing 30-50 mph and gusting up to 75 mph. It is likely [Read More] | ||
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Storm Slabs
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH at all elevations by this evening. Heavy snowfall and strong winds impacting the mountains through today and into tonight will create [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger remains MODERATE above 1000′. Large human triggered avalanches are possible on a buried weak layer of surface hoar 2-3′ deep. This layer exists across the forecast area and it [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. It still may be possible for a person to trigger a large avalanche on a layer of surface hoar buried 2-3′ deep. We know this [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. It is still possible for a person to trigger a large avalanche on a layer of surface hoar buried 2-3′ deep. This layer is widespread [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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 Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. It remains possible that a person could trigger a slab avalanche around 2 feet deep that breaks on a hidden layer of buried surface hoar. [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger above 1,000’ today is MODERATE. A layer of surface hoar buried 2-3’ deep continues to be suspect and remains possible that a person can trigger a large [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1000′. It is possible for a person to trigger a large avalanche on a weak layer of surface hoar buried 2-3′ deep. It is also possible [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 1,000′ on all aspects. Triggering a large slab 2-3′ deep on a layer of buried surface hoar is becoming less likely, but is still [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE above 2500′. Large human triggered avalanches are possible on a layer of buried surface hoar 1-3′ deep above 2000′. This weak layer is gradually becoming less reactive, [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger will remain CONSIDERABLE at the higher elevations, above 2,500′. Triggering a 2′ deep slab avalanche remains likely on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. These avalanches are breaking [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 2,500′. Human triggered avalanches 1-3′ deep on a layer of buried surface hoar remain likely. This type of weak layer can be remotely triggered [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1,000′ on all aspects. Triggering a slab avalanche around 2′ remains likely. These slabs are failing on buried surface hoar and can be triggered [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The danger is HIGH above 2500′ as strong winds will make fresh wind slabs, pushing weak layers in the upper snowpack to their limit. Natural avalanches 2-4′ deep are likely and human [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1000′. It is likely a person can trigger an avalanche 2′ deep on a weak layer of buried surface hoar. There have been human-triggered avalanches on [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH today above 2,500′ due to strong ridgetop winds and snowfall. Large natural slab avalanches (2-3+ feet deep) will likely occur at [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1000′ today. We have a dangerous combination of nice weather, soft snow, and a very unstable snowpack that commonly leads to avalanche accidents. Human triggered avalanches [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 1000′. Strong easterly winds should taper off mid-day, but the current snowpack still makes it likely a person can trigger an avalanche on buried surface hoar [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger is HIGH above 2500′ today. Strong winds over the past 24 hours have been transporting snow onto buried weak layers that are likely to produce natural avalanches [Read More] | ||
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Persistent Slabs
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Deep Persistent Slabs
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The avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE above 1,000′. Triggering a 2′ deep slab avalanche is still likely, several occurred yesterday. Avalanches are breaking in buried surface hoar, being triggered remotely (from [Read More] |
Below are archived forecasts for the past seven years with the highest danger rating and Avalanche Problem 1 displayed in the chart. Click on a table cell to read the forecast for that day.