Huntington Ravine currently has CONSIDERALBE avalanche danger. Natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are probable. Unstable slabs are probable on steep terrain. Be increasingly cautious in steeper terrain.

The summit received another 13cm (5.1") of snow in the last 24 hours bringing the total for the last two days to 18cm (7"). This snow has been moved around by W and WNW winds which have been between 80-110kph(50-70 mph). Such conditions are optimal for direct loading of N, NE and E aspects and cross-loading on others. All of this snow has fallen on a variable crust layer left by Saturday's rain. Field observations revealed that this crust varied in texture, thus creating some rough interfaces where new slab may bond well and others where it was smooth and not conducive to good bonding. An artic front moving through the region will bring a chance of snow showers and snow squalls through the evening hours. If we see a substantial amount of additional snow you may see the avalanche danger pushing the upper end of the Considerable rating and may even go to High in areas.

The Summit forecast for today is for temperatures to remain around -22C (-10F) with winds from the W/NW at 80-160kph (50-100mph). This, in addition to the potential for snow squalls, should have you preparing for artic conditions if you venture above treeline. Temperatures tonight and tomorrow are expected to go lower. It's cold out there!

The John Sherburne ski trail has variable conditions. Expect areas of ice, some blowouts, abrupt water bars, open holes, and running water. Recent warm temperatures and rain have exaggerated these problems. With a couple of inches of new snow, many of these problems will be hidden but not cured.

THE LION HEAD WINTER ROUTE IS OPEN. This is a steep and challenging route. Ice axe, crampons, and the skill to use them well are necessary for safe travel. Remember, it is always easier to go up than come down.

AS ALWAYS, THIS ADVISORY IS ONE MORE TOOL TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN. It should be used along with your own snow stability assessments, knowledge of safe travel techniques, skill in reading mountain weather's effect on the snowpack, and avalanche rescue.