Headline:
Avalanche Warning issued December 28 at 8:05AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Avalanche Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 7:05am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
AVWPIH
* WHAT...Avalanche warning. The avalanche danger is HIGH in the
backcountry due to significant snow falling on a weak snowpack.
* WHERE...The Palisades, Elk Mountains, and Big Holes of Southeast
Idaho.
* WHEN...6 PM Saturday to 6 PM Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with wind will likely
create widespread areas of unstable snow. Human-triggered
avalanches large enough to bury people are very likely to occur
on most aspects and elevations in the backcountry.
Instruction:
Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may
involve deeper weak layers of snow and produce a larger avalanche
than expected. Avalanches could run onto low angle terrain,
hitting paths, roads or groomed snowmobile trails.
Consult www.btavy.org or www.avalanche.org for more detailed
information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Area Description:
Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID