Weekend Avy Forecast

The NWAC just posted their weekend forecast - with the very warm weather forecasted,  they are forecasting a high probability spring avalanche cycle.  www.nwac.us/forecast/avalanche/current/zone/10/ .  Bummer,  with the North Cascade Pass opening TODAY at noon, and all other mountains also beckonning to us! 
Stay safe.

Thanks for the heads up Gerry. Best curtail my tours to moderate terrain. Glad to see the sun but disappointed on the avy forecast. Time for some corn skiing.

Thanks Gerry.

Sounds like NWAC is anticipating a "Big Warmup" this weekend.

I wrote about this in my NSAS presentation in 2008. For those who missed it, here are my notes:

alpenglow.org/skiing/high-route-tips/part3-mush.html

It's possible to ski during times like this, but you have to choose very carefully. Timing and location are critical. Be careful out there....

That is an excellent article Lowell. Thanks for the link.

There was no instability or avalanche activity observed on the NE side of Mt Hood yesterday (Saturday 5/12). All day there was a decent breeze keeping things cool. May be a different story today though as at 7am Tline upper telemetry reported a higher temperature (51) than it had all of yesterday.

There was no instability or avalanche activity observed on the NE side of Mt Hood yesterday (Saturday 5/12). All day there was a decent breeze keeping things cool. May be a different story today though as at 7am Tline upper telemetry reported a higher temperature (51) than it had all of yesterday.

Skiing along the North Cascade highway was good on Saturday. The snow never got mushy and we observed no avalanche activity. I was told that Friday was even better. It seems like the warmup finally arrived on Sunday, but I don't know if it caused any problems. It seems like areas east of the divide are consolidating well.