Date: Jeudi, 21 Février 2002
Temps: 9h19
TUCKERMAN AND HUNTINGTON RAVINES HAVE LOW AVALANCHE
DANGER. Natural avalanches are very unlikely and
human triggered avalanches are unlikely except in
isolated pockets on steep snow covered open slopes
and gullies. There is generally stable snow and
normal caution is advised.
At 42 degrees F and some off and on sun it is possible
for some wet loose avalanches to strart high on
the slopes and near rocks or trees, so keep this
in mind if you go into the ravines.
Water running from ice
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WARNING
ICE FALL DANGER
MASSIVE BLOCKS OF ICE THE
SIZE OF AUTOMOBILES
TRAVEL AT HIGH SPEEDS,
HIT ROCKS, AND SEND DEADLY
SHRAPNEL IN ALL DIRECTIONS
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BE ALERT - BE AWARE
BE ICE SMART
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tool placements have been
reported in numerous locations so be cautious for
hydrolic pressure and ice dams in commonly found
areas such as over the top of bulges and steep columns.
THE LION'S HEAD WINTER ROUTE IS 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.
The ski trail is covered, but not by much, so expect
wet conditions with a stray rock here and there.
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 today 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