Cordova 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2012

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10 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2012

COPPER RIVER HIGHWAY AVALANCHE HAZARD

Current: Below Threshold

Outlook: The CRH avalanche season is over.

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE HAZARD

Above Tree Line: LOW Use caution around cornices and steep unsupported slopes.

Tree Line: LOW Use caution around glide cracks and steep unsupported slopes.

Below Tree Line: Below Threshold

Hello,

Recent cloudy weather has slowed our spring shed. Also, our snow pack has shrunk enough so that the CRH avalanche season is now officially over.

Expect rain showers through the week. Avalanche activity may continue in the upper mountains, but there is not enough snow left to affect the highway. Backcountry users should still use caution. We may see some loose snow avalanches on steep slopes above tree line. Cornice breaks and glide crack failures could cause larger avalanches. Avalanche activity may increase if we see a hot sunny day or heavy rain.

This has been an exceptional avalanche season. Thanks to all for your help and patience. Please email me if you have any comments. They are greatly appreciated.

Steve “Hoots” Witsoe

Current avalanche activity is an important factor in avalanche forecasting. Please report all observed avalanche activity.

For Alaska Department of Transportation use only.

Other users:
Use at your own risk. This information is provided “as is” and in no event shall the providers be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from discomfort, injury or death, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of the use of the information.
 


 
 
 
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