Date: Vendredi, 29 Mars 2002
Temps: 11h38
We are experiencing technical difficulties with
our website forcing the late bulletin today. Hopefully
we will have the problem straightened out by the
morning.
TUCKERMAN RAVINE AND HUNTINGTON RAVINE HAVE LOW (FAIBLE)
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. Normal caution is advised.
Snow showers are forecasted for tonight and expected
to change to rain during the early morning hours.
We'll cross our fingers for snow. Watch for an increasing
avalanche danger if these showers bring in enough
new snow followed by rain. Pay attention to changing
conditions and be ready to change your plans for
the weekend.
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 John Sherburne 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.
Christopher Joosen, Snow Ranger
USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest
(603) 466-2713 TTY (603) 466-2856