TUCKERMAN RAVINE HAS CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER. Natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are probable. There may be unstable slabs on steep slopes. Use extra caution.

THE LITTLE HEADWALL HAS MODERATE AVALANCHE DANGER.

HUNTINGTON RAVINE HAS MODERATE AVALANCHE DANGER IN THE ESCAPE HATCH, ODELLS, SOUTH, PINNACLE, AND CENTRAL. Natural avalanches are unlikely and human triggered avalanches are possible. YALE AND DAMINATION HAVE LOW AVALANCHE DANGER Human triggered avalanches are unlikely. Natural avalanches are very unlikely.

With wind speeds on the summit averaging 70 MPH ( 110 KPH ) with a maximum gust of 118 MPH (190 KPH ) the snow has moved around quite a bit. A large avalanche released on the center headwall in tuckerman across and down to the lunch rocks.

ICE DAMS should be expected due to the warm temperatures over the past few days followed by the cold front bringing the summit back below 0 degrees F. This has been a common theme this winter due to our extreme temperature swings. There have been numerous close calls this winter so be prepared for this climbing hazard.

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. The new snow should help, but the steep sections have been bare over the past few days. So use caution as this new snow may hide bare rock underneath and please stay on route to minimize climber impacts. 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 essential.

The ski trail is doing a little better with the new snow, but expect icy patches due to the high winds scouring the trail in areas. Expect a thin snow cover 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

	TUCKERMAN RAVINE
	Hillman's Highway
	Lower Snowfields
	Little Headwall
	The Bowl
	Headwall
	The Lip
	Left Gully
	Right Gully

	HUNTINGTON RAVINE
	Escape Hatch
	South Gully
	Odell's Gully
	Pinnacle Gully
	Central Gully
	Yale Gully
	Damnation Gully
	North Gully

 
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