Date: Mercredi, 27 Mars 2002
Temps: 9h39
TUCKERMAN RAVINE HAS CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER.
Natural avalanches are possible and human triggered
avalanches are probable. Unstable slabs are probable
on steep slopes.
The summit reported 5 inches of snow (13cm) over
the last 24 hours with some rain, and freezing rain.
Several wet loose snow runs cutting through the
upper snow pack were observed in Huntington with
some causing small soft slab avalanches. As usual,
Tuckermans is in the fog so observations are not
possible.
HUNTINGTON RAVINE HAS MODERATE AVALANCHE DANGER.
Natural avalanches are unlikley and human triggered
avalanches are possible. Use caution in steeper
terrain.
With the return to cold weather after a warm pattern
ICE DAMS should be a concern for ice climbers. Play
it smart when choosing your route.
THE LION'S HEAD WINTER ROUTE IS OPEN. Please stay
on route to minimize climber impacts to the area.
This is critical to keeping the trail open and protecting
the resource. Consider it good practice to move
slow and thoughtfully with crampons on rock. This
is a difficult steep route so crampons, ice axe,
and mountaineering skills are an absolute necessity.
The ski trail has variable conditions.
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