The avalanche danger is MODERATE and will rise to HIGH by the afternoon. | Flickr
The avalanche danger is MODERATE and will rise to HIGH by the afternoon. | Flickr
The avalanche danger is MODERATE and will rise to HIGH by the afternoon.
An Avalanche Warning is in effect.
A significant weather event will affect the forecast area today. 12 to 18 inches of snow is expected with winds from the South with gusts up to 30mph. In the afternoon 1-2 inches of snow an hour is expected.
Human-triggered Storm Slab avalanches 12 to 18 inches thick are very likely at all elevations and aspects. These avalanches will be large in size.
Human-triggered Wind slabs 4-8 inches thick are likely on West to North aspects at upper elevations, these avalanches will be small to large in size.
Human-triggered Dry Loose are likely at mid and upper elevations in protected locations, on slopes 40 degrees and steeper. The avalanche will be small to large in size.
Natural avalanches will be LIKELY by the end of the day.
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