TUCKERMAN RAVINE HAS CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER. Natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are probable. Unstable slabs are probable on steep slopes. You will need to use your avalanche skills if you go into avalanche terrain today.

THE LITTLE HEADWALL HAS MODERATE AVALANCHE DANGER. Natural avalanches are unlikely and human triggered avalanches are possible. This area has a lot of undermined snow so climb up what you plan on coming down to avoid any surprises.

HUNTINGTON RAVINE HAS CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER IN THE ESCAPE HATCH, SOUTH, ODELL'S, AND PINNICLE GULLYS. CENTRAL, YALE, DAMINATION, AND NORTH HAVE MODERATE AVALANCHE DANGER.

Snow was observed blowing into the northeast facing gullys in Huntington. We have had light winds for the past 24 hours, so there is a lot of snow waiting to be blown onto the lee slopes. We are also expecting new snow this afternoon so watch for increasing avalanche danger and changing weather and snow consitions.

Avalanches were observed yesterday on Hillmans Highway and in Central Gully.

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.

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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