TUCKERMAN AND HUNTINGTON RAVINES HAVE HIGH AVALANCHE DANGER Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely. Unstable slabs are likely on a variety of aspects. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

With about 6 inches ( 15 cm ) of new snow and a summit wind from the southwest at 24 MPH ( 39 KPH ) considerable drifting can take place in the ravines. The wind is expected to shift around to the north, thus loading a variety of aspects. There is a chance for more snow tomorrow, and prehaps a significant snowfall midweek.

We had a couple close calls with dogs and one serious ski edge injury Sunday afternoon. As spring approaches the Ravine will see more and more of our canine friends. Realize this can be a very dangerous place for your dog and you need to be responsible for their safety.

We seem to be heading into spring quickly so start watching for the usual warm weather hazards. One example, but not limited to, is the Little Headwall which has begun undermining.

ICE DAMS produced some close calls for climbers over the weekend, this should be one of the primary hazards for ice climbers in the Ravines. Be cautious for hydrolic pressure and ice dams in commonly found areas such as over the top of bulges and steep columns.

THE LION'S HEAD WINTER ROUTE IS OPEN. However it is deteriorating quickly due to poor snow coverage and warm weather. 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 new powder snow covering a very hard and often icy base. There may be ice flows and rocks hiding under the powder, so use extra caution.

 
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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