Date: Mercredi, 23 Janvier 2002
Temps: 9h36
TUCKERMAN RAVINE HAS CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER.
Natural avalanches are possible and human triggered
avalanches are probable. Unstable slabs are probable.
Be increasingly cautious in steeper terrain. The
Little Headwall, in Tuckerman, has MODERATE avalanche
danger. Natural avalanches are unlikely and human
triggered avalanches are possible. Use caution in
steeper terrain.
Here in Tuckermans it snowed all day yesterday,
but with the high winds getting an accurate measurement
was difficult. Today the winds are still high with
lots of blowing snow coming in off the Boott Spur
ridge.
Huntington Ravine is picking up some new snow, especially
in the Escape Hatch and South Gully area. These
two gully have CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER today
with the rest of the ravine having MODERATE AVALANCHE
DANGER today. See above for descriptions.
THE LION'S HEAD WINTER ROUTE IS NOW OPEN. Follow
the orange Lion Head signs off of the Tuckerman
Ravine trail about 1.75 miles up from Pinkham. This
is a difficult steep route so crampons, ice axe,
and mountaineering skills are essential.
Coverage on the John Sherburne ski trail is improving
but the waterbars are still not filled in and you
should expect rocks in areas,just below the snow.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
Any new precipitation may increase the avalanche
danger, this includes wind transported snow.
Obtain latest weather forecast before starting out.
For more information, contact the U.S. Forest Service
Snow Rangers: AMC at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
or Hermit Lake Shelters.
This bulletin expires at midnight and the next avalanche
bulletin will be issued tomorrow.
Brad Ray, Snow Ranger
USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest
(603) 466-2713 TTY (603) 466-2856