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Success at Solana Beach!
We just finished our first of 4-in-a-row free Avalanche Awareness events at A16 events. The raffle's grand prize was a chance to try an avalanche airbag. Click on the picture to see the results!
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There are avalanches in So Cal. This sign is on the road just before Mt. Baldy trailhead
Slide path in the San Gabriel mountains
Please contribute your observations from the backcountry by posting a quick note in the discussion forum or submitting an observation or trip report in the reports section.
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4-18-14 Cooler today with mostly cloudy skies and light winds. There is a slight chance for rain and snow showers through today. The previous discussion: Cool conditions will continue into Saturday as another high pressure ridge builds into the area, skies will be clearer and winds will be mild. Sunday through Monday will be warmer again with mostly clear skies and light winds. Tuesday evening into Wednesday another low pressure trough moves into the area bringing increasing clouds overnight with cooler temperatures and gusty strong winds. The later part of the week will see warming and clearing once again.
For more details check each areas forecast and weather stations for most current information.
Recent storms have brought light snow to the upper elevations of our mountains. We have no reports or current information of any significant rideable/ skiable coverage. Judging by recent observations of Mt. San Gorgonio Northern face from the desert there is the possibility of snow in the upper elevations. If there exits enough coverage the concern would be wind loading and the potential for wind slab and loose slab avalanches. If you are traveling in this area exercise caution where significant snow exists. As the temperature rises through the week the potential for wet slides will increase, be aware of rapid warming and signs of activity in the afternoons. Also please share any findings with us from the local areas.
The Eastern Sierra has received significant amounts of low density snow in the past week and has some of the best conditions of the season. If you are heading to this area please check the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center forecast and exercise all of your avalanche awareness. If you have information to share please submit a report at submit report page to help us keep you all informed during this less than optimal winter season. Special Announcement 4-6-14
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Events
So Cal Snow Free Avalanche awareness Presentations:
Just added February 26th @ 7:00PM Claremont Colleges Future dates and events TBA soon including our Beacons then Beer programs at Mt. Baldy and Mt. High and more. visit the events page for updates and details Avalanche Airbag RecallBCA (Back Country Access) has issued a recall on their BCA Float models 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and throttle manufactured between August 2011 through October 2013. For More details go to: cpsc.gov
There was a fatality on East Vail today. What is interesting is that a fatality occured on the same slope in 2008. Here are the picutures of the two events. Lighting does strike twice with Avalanches.
East Vail 2008
East Vail 2014
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General Caution
You should always use safe terrain management and carry avalanche rescue equipment in the backcountry. Most avalanches are triggered by someone in the party or the victim. Practice with your rescue gear often and be prepared should the worst happen. Though we do not have an avalanche forecast center in this area as of yet, the information posted and shared here as well as the resources available on this site will help to make informed decisions for your backcountry travels. Use avalanche forecasts in your travels wherever available and be aware that avalanche ratings are general information. Elevation, location, geographic variability’s, slope aspect and angle all have effects on the particular area you travel in. This is only one piece of the information you should use in your decision making process. There is no substitute for avalanche education, for more resources and information as well as education please refer to our resources page.
You should always use safe terrain management and carry avalanche rescue equipment in the backcountry. Most avalanches are triggered by someone in the party or the victim. Practice with your rescue gear often and be prepared should the worst happen. Though we do not have an avalanche forecast center in this area as of yet, the information posted and shared here as well as the resources available on this site will help to make informed decisions for your backcountry travels. Use avalanche forecasts in your travels wherever available and be aware that avalanche ratings are general information. Elevation, location, geographic variability’s, slope aspect and angle all have effects on the particular area you travel in. This is only one piece of the information you should use in your decision making process. There is no substitute for avalanche education, for more resources and information as well as education please refer to our resources page.
