Avalanche Advisory Archive Pre-2016

Date Issued:2010-01-13
Danger:3
Trend:3
Probability:3
Size:3
Problem:0
Discussion:

The National Weather Service Forecasts- TODAY...SNOW AND RAIN IN THE MORNING...THEN RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING. WET SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL RISING TO 600 FEET IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 35. LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT...RAIN AND SNOW IN THE EVENING...THEN SNOW LATE. WET
SNOW ACCUMULATION 2 TO 4 INCHES. LOWS AROUND 29. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 100 PERCENT.

SATURDAY...RAIN AND SNOW IN THE MORNING...THEN RAIN IN THE
AFTERNOON. BREEZY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL INCREASING TO 1100 FEET IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 37. EAST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 100 PERCENT.

We received quite a bit of new snow in the last week.
This new snow is laying on top of a base that was very rain saturated. This new snow bonded well to the old snow surface, yet the lower snowpack is still draining free moisture and remains somewhat unsolidified at this time. The pack has seen quite a bit of near freezing temperatures and is not refreezing well at this time.

Until we get a multiple day cold spell lower level instabilities may remain. Any open, steep, unsupported slopes remain questionalbe at this time.

Tip:

UPCOMING AVALANCHE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Avalanche Awareness Program-Free

Advance registration required for field sessions through- http://www.akavalanches.com/education.html

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Saturday, January 23, 7-9:30 pm, Lecture part 1
Sunday, January 24, 10 am - noon, Lecture part 2
Sunday, January 24, 12:30 - 4:30 pm, Field session

Continuing Advanced Avalanche Education-

SOUTHEAST ALASKA SNOW AND AVALANCHE WORKSHOP (SEASAW)
When- Friday January 22, doors open at 5 event at 6-9
Where- HANGAR BALLROOM
What- Continuing education lectures by the regions snow safety professionals. With lectures on the Cities and Eaglecrests Ski Area Avalanche Mitigation Programs, How to perform the Alaska Block Snow Safety Tests, Saw Propagation Tests, Extended Column Tests, Mountain Weather, Decision Making, and Companion Rescue.

This is going to be a great event and we look forward to having you there!

Cost will be $10- Proceeds to go towards Pizza for the participants and continued avalanche education.