="s_3FE45715">Cornices on northerly aspects are large and may become weak during the heat of the day or during a storm.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices on northerly aspects are large and may become weak when hit by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and fragile. They may fail with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers and result in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Minimize exposure to slopes with large cornices overhead when it is cool and cloudy and completely avoid them if it is warm and/or sunny.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">Avoid all slopes that are threatened by cornices on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715"> Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week and cornices will weaken with forecast sun exposure on Thursday. Cornice releases may have enough force to trigger a deep weak layer and cause a very large and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715"> Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week and cornices continue to weaken under prolonged warming. Cornice releases may have enough force to trigger a deep weak layer and cause a very large and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak during the heat of the day or during a storm.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak when hit by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
Recent stormy weather has been promoting the growth of large, unstable cornices. Natural cornice falls have also been responsible for a number of recent persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or from daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent slabs from the slopes below, resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or from daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent slabs from the slopes below, resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or from daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent slabs from the slopes below, resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may break off naturally due to solar exposure or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion have the potential to release persistent slabs on underlying slopes, resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may break off naturally due to solar exposure or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may break off naturally due to solar exposure or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may break off naturally due to solar exposure or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may break off naturally due to solar exposure or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may break off naturally due to solar exposure or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices continue to be reported as large and fragile. Natural cornice falls have been occurring on a regular basis. Due to changing wind directions, give cornices a wide margin of safety.
Minimize exposure to slopes with large cornices overhead when it is cool and cloudy and completely avoid them if it is warm and/or sunny.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Avoid all slopes that are threatened by cornices on Sunday.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week and cornices will weaken with forecast sun exposure on Thursday. Cornice releases may have enough force to trigger a deep weak layer and cause a very large and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week and cornices will weaken with forecast sun exposure on Friday. Cornice releases may have enough force to trigger a deep weak layer and cause a very large and destructive avalanche.
Fresh cornice growth may be large and fragile. Cornice falls may release storm slabs, or step down to deeply buried weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Fresh cornice growth may be large and fragile. Cornice falls may release storm slabs, or step down to deeply buried weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Always look up and avoid exposure to overhead cornices.
Always look up and avoid exposure to overhead cornices.
Always look up and avoid exposure to overhead cornices.
Always look up and avoid exposure to overhead cornices.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering. To avoid a nasty ride, give these monsters a wide berth when traveling along ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering. To avoid a nasty ride, give these monsters a wide berth when traveling along ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering. To avoid a nasty ride, give these monsters a wide berth when traveling along ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering. To avoid a nasty ride, give these monsters a wide berth when traveling along ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering. To avoid a nasty ride, give these monsters a wide berth when traveling along ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering with the warm weather.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering with the warm weather. Cornice falls may trigger larger persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for triggering with the warm weather. Cornice falls may trigger larger persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for releasing after sustained warm temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger larger persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices are huge and are ripe for releasing after sustained warm temperatures. Cornice falls are an excellent trigger for large persistent slab avalanches.
Recent warm, stormy weather has seen cornices become huge and ripe for releasing as the sun hits them on Sunday. Cornice falls are an excellent trigger for large persistent slab avalanches.
Recent warm, stormy weather has seen cornices become huge and they are ripe for releasing when the sun hits them on Monday. Cornice falls are an excellent trigger for large persistent slab avalanches.
Recent warm, stormy weather has seen cornices become huge and they are ripe for releasing as temperatures rise and if rain falls on Tuesday. Cornice falls are an excellent trigger for large persistent slab avalanches.
New cornice growth may fall off naturally when the sun comes out and the freezing levels rise.
Cornices may continue to be weak and naturally shed the recent cornice growth. Cornice falls may release storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally during periods of sun or from daytime warming.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally during periods of sun or from daytime warming.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally during periods of sun or from daytime warming.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming or rain.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
1681A555">Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
1681A555">Solar radiation and daytime warming are common cornice triggers. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices will continue to grow and become more overhanging with warm temperatures and precipitation.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices will continue to grow and become more overhanging with warm temperatures and precipitation.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are most likely to trigger during periods of intense sunshine and/or the warmest parts of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are most likely to trigger during periods of intense sunshine and/or the warmest parts of the day.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices may be weak and have the potential to trigger large avalanches running long distances. Avoid lingering in runout zones below large corniced slopes, and stay well back from corniced ridge lines if traveling above them.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have grown in size with the recent storms and have been reactive to explosives. If released, they could produce large avalanches that run far.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime heating and solar radiation will weaken cornices making them more prone to failure. Natural cornice falls have been observed with this warming trend. Falling cornices may trigger large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers.
Large looming cornices exist across ridgelines. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. They're more likely to fail during wind events or if the sun comes out.
Large looming cornices exist across ridgelines. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. They're more likely to fail during wind events or when the sun comes out.
Large looming cornices exist across ridgelines. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. They're more likely to fail during wind events or when the sun comes out.
Large looming cornices exist across ridgelines. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. They're more likely to fail during wind events or when the sun comes out. Natural cornice falls have recently been observed triggering slab avalanches.
Large looming cornices exist across ridgelines. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. They're more likely to fail during wind events or when the sun comes out. Natural cornice falls have recently been observed triggering slab avalanches.
Large looming cornices exist across ridgelines. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. They're more likely to fail during wind events or when the sun comes out. Natural cornice falls have recently been observed triggering slab avalanches.
Cornices are reported to be large and several cornice failures have recently been noted.
Cornices are reported to be large and several cornice failures have recently been noted.
Cornices are reported to be large and several cornice failures have recently been noted.
Cornices are reported to be large and several cornice failures have recently been noted.
Cornices are reported to be large may become weak with rising freezing levels and sun exposure. A cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Cornices are reported to be large may become weak with rising freezing levels and/or sun exposure. A cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming or rain.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
1681A555">Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Solar radiation and daytime warming are common cornice triggers. </span><span class="s_1681A555">Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices continue to grow and become more overhanging</span><span class="s_1681A
="s_3FE45715">Cornices continue to grow and become more overhanging
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are most likely to trigger during periods of intense sunshine and/or the warmest parts of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are most likely to trigger during periods of intense sunshine and/or the warmest parts of the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche. </span><span class="s_E6FD2
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Avoid lingering in runout zones below large corniced slopes, and stay well back from corniced ridge lines if traveling above them.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have grown in size with the recent storms.  If released, they could produce large avalanches that run far.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Daytime heating and solar radiation will weaken cornices making them more prone to failure. Falling cornices may trigger large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers.
Cornices are reported to be large and there have been recent observations of cornice releases.
Cornices are reported to be large and there have been recent observations of cornice releases.
Cornices are reported to be large and there have been recent observations of cornice releases.
Cornices are reported to be large and there have been recent observations of cornice releases.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become weak with rising freezing levels and sun exposure.  A cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become weak with rising freezing levels and/or sun exposure. A cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
="s_3FE45715">Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
The warm, wet, and windy storm has seen cornices grow fat. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases with reactive storm slabs sitting beneath them. The chance of solar exposure may promote natural cornice falls on Saturday.
The warm, wet, and windy storm has seen cornices grow fat. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases when they have the potential to act as a trigger to storm slabs sitting beneath them.
The warm, wet, and windy storm has seen cornices grow fat. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases when they have the potential to act as a trigger to storm slabs sitting beneath them.
The forecast storm is expected to continue to develop new cornice growth. While cornices are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases when they have the potential to act as a trigger to storm slabs sitting beneath them.
The forecast storm is expected to continue to develop new cornice growth. While cornices are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases when they have the potential to act as a trigger to slabs sitting beneath them.
With recent warm temperatures, snow and wind cornices have grown large and overhanging. While cornices are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases when they have the potential to act as a trigger to slabs sitting beneath them.
With recent warm temperatures, snow and wind cornices have grown large and overhanging. While cornices are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases when they have the potential to act as a trigger to slabs sitting beneath them.
Cornices have grown large and overhanging over the past few weeks.
Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming or sustained sun exposure.&nbsp;
Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming or sustained sun exposure. A cornice falling still has the potential to trigger isolated large slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
Collapsing cornices, some triggering slopes below, continue to be reported throughout the region.
Collapsing cornices, some triggering slopes below, continue to be reported throughout the region.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent snow and wind are growing already large cornices. Minimize your exposure to cornices when it is cold and cloudy and completely avoid them when it is warm and/or sunny.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Heavy snowfall and high winds a week ago formed fragile cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Heavy snowfall and high winds a week ago formed fragile cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Fragile looming cornices exist. They require respect and may surprise you with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around, on and below ridge crests.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below particularly during periods of warming or solar exposure.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below particularly during periods of warming or solar exposure.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below. Stiff cornices can easily pull back into flat terrain at ridgetop if they fail.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large cornices have formed along many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large cornices have formed along many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect. New snow and warming will likely make cornices extra brittle.
Large fragile cornices are a hazard in themselves, but can also act as a trigger for large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. Give them a large berth if travelling on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they can trigger large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. Give them a large berth if travelling on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they can trigger large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. The warming trend will quickly deteriorate their stability. Give them a large berth while on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they can trigger large avalanches on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. The morning's warm temperatures and rain may quickly deteriorate their stability. Give them a large berth while on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they may trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases with wind slabs sitting beneath them. The chance of solar exposure may promote natural cornice falls on Saturday.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases with the potential for a cornice fall to trigger a wind slab sitting below it.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases with the potential for a cornice fall to trigger a wind slab sitting below it.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth. While they are a hazard in themselves, the danger increases with the potential for a cornice fall to trigger a wind slab sitting below it.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth.
Recent warm and windy weather has been promoting cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming or sustained sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming or sustained sun exposure. A cornice falling still has the potential to trigger isolated large slab avalanches on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region. Read Avalanche Activity section for more details.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region. Read Avalanche Activity section for more details.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather. Recent cornice falls have been triggers for full depth avalanches in the north of the region. Read Avalanche Activity section for more details.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent snow and wind are growing already large cornices. Minimize your exposure to cornices when it is cold and cloudy and completely avoid them when it is warm and/or sunny.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Recent snow and wind are growing already large cornices. Minimize your exposure to cornices when it is cold and cloudy and completely avoid them when it is warm and/or sunny.
1681A555">Recent snow and wind are growing already large cornices. Minimize your exposure to cornices when it is cold and cloudy and completely avoid them when it is warm and/or sunny.
1681A555">Recent snow and wind are growing already large cornices. Minimize your exposure to cornices when it is cold and cloudy and completely avoid them when it is warm and/or sunny.
Large amounts of new snow and high winds will create tinder cornices sensitive to human triggers.
Large amounts of new snow and high winds will create tender cornices sensitive to human triggers.
Heavy snowfall and and high winds have been building fragile new cornice growth.
Heavy snowfall and and high winds have built fragile new cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below. Know what is lurking above you.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below, especially during periods of warming or sun-exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below, especially during periods of warming or sun-exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
Large cornices linger along ridgelines. They are unstable, unpredictable and demand respect, especially when the sun is shining.
Large cornices linger along ridgelines. They are unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially if the sun is shining.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially if the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially if the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially if the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially if the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and strong wind from around the clock has formed large cornices on many ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect. New snow and warming will likely make cornices extra brittle.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and warming will likely make cornices extra brittle.
Cornices are large and fragile: Give them a wide berth and a lot of respect.
Cornices are large and fragile in the north of the region: Give them a wide berth and a lot of respect.
Cornices are large and fragile in the north of the region: Give them a wide berth and a lot of respect.
Cornices are large and fragile in the north of the region: Give them a wide berth and a lot of respect.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. Give them a large berth if travelling on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they can trigger large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. Give them a large berth when on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they can trigger large avalanches on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. Give them a large berth when on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they can trigger large avalanches on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. The morning's warm temperatures and rain will quickly deteriorate their stability. Give them a large berth while on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them, as they may trigger avalanches on slopes below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile. Give them a large berth while on ridges and avoid traveling underneath them, as they may trigger avalanches on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are very large and fragile, especially when the sun comes out. Give them a large berth while on ridges and avoid traveling underneath them, as they may trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or during periods of stormy weather.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming and have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
The likelihood of cornices triggering increases with intense sunshine and/or during the warmest parts of the day.
Cornices have been growing and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
Cornices have been growing and may fall off naturally with daytime warming.
Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
Solar radiation is a common cornice trigger. Limit your exposure when it's cloudy and completely avoid cornices when it's sunny.
Solar radiation and daytime warming are common cornice triggers for cornices.
Solar radiation and daytime warming are common cornice triggers for cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices on northerly aspects are large and may become weak during the heat of the day or during a storm.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices on northerly aspects are large and may become weak when hit by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers and result in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Minimize exposure to slopes with large cornices overhead when it is cool and cloudy and completely avoid them if it is warm and/or sunny.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">Minimize exposure to slopes with large cornices overhead when it is cool and cloudy and completely avoid them if it is warm and/or sunny.
Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week. A cornice collapse may also have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week. A cornice collapse may also have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week. A cornice collapse may also have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week. A cornice collapse may have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.
Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week. A cornice collapse may have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.
Large cornice failures have been reported in the past week and warm temperatures continue to weaken cornices. A cornice collapse may have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer resulting in a very large and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak during the heat of the day or during a storm.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak when hit by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
Recent warm, wet, and windy weather has been contributing to cornice growth. Even a small cornice release has the potential to trigger a slab avalanche below it. Cornices become weak with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming with or without obvious solar.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming with or without obvious solar.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming. This may occur with or without obvious solar effect. Forecast weather will build fragile new cornice growth.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Minimize exposure to slopes with large cornices overhead when it is cool and cloudy and completely avoid them if it is warm and/or sunny.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">Avoid all slopes that are threatened by cornices on Sunday.
Several large cornice failures have been reported in recent days. A cornice collapse may have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer near the base of the snowpack resulting in a very large avalanche.
Several large cornice failures have been reported in recent days. A cornice collapse may have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer near the base of the snowpack resulting in a very large avalanche.
Several large cornice failures have been reported in recent days. A cornice collapse may have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer near the base of the snowpack resulting in a very large avalanche.
Several large cornice failures have been reported in recent days. Large cornice collapses have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer near the base of the snowpack, which would result in a very large and destructive avalanche.
Several large cornice failures have been reported in recent days. Large cornice collapses have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer near the base of the snowpack, which would result in a very large and destructive avalanche.
Several large cornice failures have been reported in recent days. Large cornice collapses have the potential to trigger a deep weak layer near the base of the snowpack, which would result in a very large and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming or sustained sun exposure. A large cornice release has the potential to trigger a deeply buried weak layer in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming or sustained sun exposure. A large cornice release has the potential to trigger a deeply buried weak layer in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming and sustained sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming and sustained sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming and/or sustained sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming and/or sustained sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming and/or sustained sun exposure.
Cornices are large and relatively new to the scene. Expect them to fail easily, especially as it warms up.
Cornices are large and relatively new to the scene. Expect them to fail easily, especially as it warms up.
Cornices are large and relatively new to the scene. Expect them to fail easily, especially as it warms up.
Cornices are large and relatively new to the scene. Expect them to fail easily, especially as it warms up.
Several cornice failures have occurred in the past 3 days which have triggered deep and large avalanches.
Several cornice failures have occurred in the past few days which have triggered deep and large avalanches.
Several cornice failures over the past week have triggered deep and large avalanches.
Several cornice failures over the past week have triggered deep and large avalanches.
Several cornice failures over the past week have triggered deep and large avalanches.
Cornice collapses are triggering slabs up to sz 3.5 on underlying slopes waking up the basal layers.
Cornice collapses are triggering slabs up to size 3.5 on underlying slopes waking up the basal layers.
Cornice collapses are triggering slabs up to size 3.5 on underlying slopes waking up the basal layers.
Cornice collapses are triggering slabs up to size 3.5 on underlying slopes waking up the basal layers.
Concern with daytime warming.
The March sun is strong and cornices will become more fragile during sunny and/or warm periods. Having said this, sun isn't the only trigger, as forecasters observed a cornice failure today under cloudy and windy conditions.
Cornices are more fragile during sunny or warm periods. A cornice failure could trigger a significant slab on underlying slopes.
Cornices are more fragile during sunny or warm periods. A cornice failure could trigger a significant slab on underlying slopes.
Overhead cornices loom along ridgelines.  As daytime temps warm up, these will become weak and have potential to collapse.
Overhead cornices loom along ridgelines. As daytime temps warm up, these will become weak and have potential to collapse.
Overhead cornices loom along ridgelines. As daytime temps warm up, these will become weak and have potential to collapse.
Overhead cornices loom along ridgelines. As daytime temps warm up, these will become weak and have potential to collapse.
Overhead cornices loom along ridgelines. As daytime temps warm up, these will become weak and have potential to collapse.
Overhead cornices loom along ridge-lines. Use caution during periods of intense snow/wind loading or when solar radiation is strong.
The flight today revealed enough cornice triggered avalanches to consider them a problem. Avoid being under them as they could trigger slabs below and travel far.
Expect these to grow with the new snow and wind. Minimize exposure as you travel beneath, or above them.
Cornices are large and looming over slopes at the moment. Keep an eye on these if the sun comes out.&nbsp;
Cornices are large and looming over slopes at the moment. If the warm temperatures arrive cornice collapses could be a major concern.&nbsp; Keep an eye on the snow and the temps.
Cornices are large and looming. When the solar radiation is strong and/or the air temperature rises, cornice collapses could be a major concern.
Cornices are large and looming. When the solar radiation is strong and/or the air temperature rises, cornice collapses could be a major concern.
Cornices are large and looming. When the solar radiation is strong and/or the air temperature rises, cornice collapses could be a major concern.
Cornices are large and looming. When the solar radiation is strong and/or the air temperature rises, cornice collapses could be a major concern.
Cornices are large and looming. When the solar radiation is strong and/or the air temperature rises, cornice collapses could be a major concern.
Cornices are large and looming. When the solar radiation is strong and/or the air temperature rises, cornice collapses could be a major concern.
Cornices are large and looming and become weak with daytime heating. They may collapse and trigger an avalanche on the underlying slopes.
Cornices are large and looming and become weak with daytime heating. New snow on Saturday combined with warm temps on Sunday may make these features prone to collapse.
Cornices are large and looming and become weak with daytime heating. New snow on Saturday combined with warm temps on Sunday may make these features prone to collapse.
Keep a safe distance from overhead cornices.
Keep a safe distance from overhead cornices.
Keep a safe distance from overhead cornices. These avalanches will be deep and run far.
Cornices are large and looming and become weak with daytime heating. They may collapse and trigger an avalanche on the underlying slopes and the deeper layers.
New snow and wind has fueled significant cornice growth.  The right chunk of falling cornice has the potential to kick off a wind slab avalanche.
New snow and wind has fueled significant cornice growth. The right chunk of falling cornice has the potential to kick off a wind slab avalanche.
New snow and wind has fueled significant cornice growth.  The right chunk of falling cornice has the potential to kick off a wind slab avalanche.
New snow and wind has fueled significant cornice growth. Although unlikely, the right chunk of falling cornice has the potential to kick off a wind slab avalanche in steep terrain.
Large looming cornices exist at ridgeline along headwalls. Cornice fall could be hazardous on its own and also trigger large avalanches from slopes below.
New snow and wind has fueled significant cornice growth. Although unlikely, the right chunk of falling cornice has the potential to kick off a wind slab avalanche in steep terrain.
Large looming cornices exist at ridgeline along headwalls. Cornice fall could be hazardous on its own and also trigger large avalanches from slopes below.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar radiation.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Above freezing temperatures or solar radiation may make cornices weaker.
Cornices may be more fragile during periods when warm air at higher elevations combines with solar warming.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Recent strong winds have promoted cornice growth. These new cornices need time to adjust and should be given a wide berth.
Recent strong winds have promoted cornice growth. These new cornices need time to adjust and should be given a wide berth.
Recent strong winds have promoted cornice growth. These new cornices need time to adjust and should be given a wide berth.
Strong winds and lots of new snow makes perfect conditions for cornice growth. These are a hazard by themselves but can also trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Recent strong winds have promoted cornice growth. These new cornices need time to adjust and should be given a wide berth.
Recent warm temps, new snow and strong winds have created widespread cornice development in Alpine terrain.&nbsp; These cornices are touchy and prone to failure so give them a wide berth.
Recent strong winds have promoted cornice growth. These new cornices need time to adjust and should be given a wide berth.
Recent strong winds have promoted cornice growth. These new cornices need time to adjust and should be given a wide berth.
Cornice failure is possible with continued warm temperatures. Watch for triggering when solar influence is strong.
Cornice failure is possible with continued warm temperatures. Watch for triggering when solar influence is strong.
Cornice failure is possible with continued warm temperatures. Watch for triggering when the solar influence is strong.
Cornice failure is possible with continued warm temperatures. Watch for triggering when solar influence is strong.
Cornices may not be well anchored and could fall off naturally.
Cornices may not be well anchored, and may fall off naturally due to warm alpine temperatures.
Cornices may not be well anchored. Forecast warm temperatures may cause them to fall off naturally.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and unstable. Cornice may be destructive by themselves, and could also act as a trigger for the slope below.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves, and could also act as a trigger for the slope below.
The recent weather was prime for cornice growth.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves, and could also act as a trigger for the slope below.
The recent weather was prime for cornice growth.
Conditions are prime for cornice growth.
The recent weather was prime for cornice growth.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable. A heavy cornice fall may just be the right trigger for a large avalanche on the slope below.
Conditions are prime for cornice growth.
The recent weather was prime for cornice growth.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable. A heavy cornice fall may just be the right trigger for a larger avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices have grown significantly with the recent storm.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable. Cornice instabilities will be further weakened by warm temperatures this weekend.
Large and potentially weak cornices loom over open slopes. Pay particular attention to cornices with solar warming forecast for the weekend.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable. Cornice instabilities will be further weakened by warm temperatures this weekend.
Large and potentially weak cornices loom over open slopes. Pay particular attention to cornices with solar warming forecast for the weekend.
Cornices have grown significantly with the recent storm and may be more prone to failure with daytime heating/solar radiation.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable. Cornice instabilities will be further weakened by warm temperatures this weekend.
Large and potentially weak cornices loom over open slopes and may fail with daytime warming and solar radiation.
Cornices have grown significantly with the recent storm and may be more prone to failure with daytime heating/solar radiation.
Cornices in the area are reported to be large and potentially unstable, especially if the sun shines through in the afternoon.
Large and potentially weak cornices loom over open slopes and may fail with daytime warming and/or solar radiation.
Large cornices have developed on upper ridges
Corniced ridges will be sunwarmed on Friday.
Well developed cornices will be sun warmed on Friday.
Cornices are reported to be well developed and may become unstable, especially during windy, warm, or sunny weather.
Cornice are well developed and may become unstable, particularly during windy, warm or sunny weather.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features.&nbsp; These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime.&nbsp; Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features.  These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime.  Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features.  These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime.  Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and weak and may pop off with continued growth or during periods of mild sunny weather.
Cornice fall is acting as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. They may fail with additional growth, daytime warming, or solar radiation.
Cornices have grown large and weak and may pop off with continued growth or during periods of mild sunny weather.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. They may fail with additional growth, daytime warming, or solar radiation.
Cornices have grown large and weak and may pop off with continued growth or during periods of mild sunny weather.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. They may fail with additional growth, daytime warming, or solar radiation.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Natural cornice fall can be expected. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Cornices require a wide berth so be aware of your overhead hazards. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 48hrs and several cornice failures occurred today which triggered slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Natural cornice fall can be expected. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Cornices require a wide berth so be aware of your overhead hazards. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Recent wind and new snow has continued cornice development. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it acts as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 72hrs and several cornice failures occurred yesterday which triggered slab avalanches on the slopes below.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which may be teetering on the brink of failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Natural cornice fall can be expected, especially if the sun comes out. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may become weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may be weak and fail. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large weak cornices have formed on the north through east side of ridge crests, while smaller cornices from recent northwesterly winds are still evident on southern aspects.
Cornices may fail naturally with daytime warming and sunshine this week.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Northerly winds and daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may become weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may be weak and fail, especially if the sun shines through. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Natural cornice fall can be expected, especially if the sun comes out. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
New weak cornice growth may fall off naturally, or with light additional loads and/or solar warming.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 3 days and several cornice failures occurred recently which triggered slab avalanches on the slopes below.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which may be teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 3 days and several cornice failures occurred recently which triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Northerly winds and daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Cornices may fail naturally with daytime warming and sunshine this week. These could potentially trigger a slab on the slope below.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below  Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 3 days and several cornice failures occurred recently which triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Cornices may fail naturally with daytime warming and sunshine this week. These could potentially trigger a slab on the slope below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
Cornices growth has slowed during the recent period of relatively calm wind conditions. Cornice failures earlier in the week triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Large cornices continue to fail naturally with daytime warming and sunshine.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below, especially if the sun shines tomorrow afternoon and Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Cornice growth continues with recent snowfall and south west winds.  Cornice fall in itself is dangerous and could also trigger slab avalanches below.
Cornices growth is likely to accelerate as winds increase over the weekend. Cornice failures earlier in the week triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Solar warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Cornices have grown with recent snowfall and southwest winds.  The chance of cornice fall may increase with warm temperatures and direct sun, and could also trigger slab avalanches below.
Warming forecast or Saturday may trigger cornice falls. A large cornice fall may be what it takes to initiate a deep slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices continue to fail naturally.&nbsp; Use extra caution during periods of intense solar radiation.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below, especially when the sun shines tomorrow.
Large and weak cornices may fail, especially during periods of warming or solar radiation. A cornice fall could trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large and weak cornices may fail, especially during periods of warming or solar radiation. A cornice fall could trigger a slab on the slope below.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Solar warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Ongoing winds are building cornices that are very touchy with solar heating. Numerous cornice and wind lip failures were noted today.
Cornice growth expected with sustained moderate to strong winds.
Cornices are large and will continue to grow with sustained moderate to strong winds.
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Cornices can act as a trigger for avalanches on slopes below.
Cornices can act as a trigger for avalanches on slopes below.
Cornices are tender and can trigger slabs on slopes below. Give them a wide berth.
Recent stormy weather has formed large and potentially weak cornices. Cornice falls may be highly destructive, and could also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent stormy weather has formed large and potentially weak cornices. Cornice falls may be highly destructive, and could also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices can act as a trigger for avalanches on slopes below.
Recent stormy weather has formed large and potentially weak cornices. Cornice falls may be highly destructive, and could also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices can act as a trigger for avalanches on slopes below.
Cornices are reported to be very large at this time. They are a danger in themselves, but could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are well developed. They are likely to be most sensitive when exposed to daytime heating or solar radiation.
Cornices are reported to be very large at this time. They are a danger in themselves, but could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become unstable, especially with solar radiation during the day.
Cornices are reported to be large and unstable, especially when temperatures become warm or the sun is out. Watch for reverse loading from outflow winds.
Cornices are well developed. They are likely to be most sensitive when exposed to daytime heating or solar radiation.
Recent stormy weather has formed large and potentially weak cornices. Cornice falls may be highly destructive, and could also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent stormy weather has formed large and potentially weak cornices. Cornice falls may be highly destructive, and could also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent stormy weather has formed large and potentially weak cornices. Cornice falls may be highly destructive, and could also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are tender and can trigger slabs on slopes below. Give them a wide berth.
Cornices are reported to be very large at this time. They are a danger in themselves, but could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become unstable, especially with solar radiation during the day.
Cornices are reported to be large and unstable, especially when temperatures become warm or the sun is out. Watch for reverse loading from outflow winds.
Cornices are well developed. They are likely to be most sensitive when exposed to daytime heating or solar radiation.
Significant cornice growth has occurred recently and several cornice failures have occurred in the past couple of days. These cornice failures are triggering avalanches on the underlying slopes.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become unstable with continued growth and mild temperatures.
Cornices are reported to be very large at this time. They are a danger in themselves, but could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and unstable, especially when temperatures become warm or the sun is out. Watch for reverse loading from outflow winds.
Cornices are well developed and may become more sensitive with increased snow and wind Wednesday.
Significant cornice growth has occurred recently and several cornice failures have occurred in the past couple of days. These cornice failures are triggering avalanches on the underlying slopes.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. 
Cornices are reported to be large and unstable, especially when temperatures become warm or the sun is out. A cornice fall could trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become unstable with continued growth, mild temperatures and sunny periods.
Cornices are reported to be very large at this time. They are a danger in themselves, but could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes.  Cornices may become more sensitive on slopes receiving direct sun.  It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer.
Cornices are reported to be very large and may fail with solar warming. They are a danger in themselves and could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become unstable with continued growth, mild temperatures and sunny periods.
Cornices are large and unstable, especially when temperatures become warm or the sun is out. A cornice fall could trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are large and unstable, especially when temperatures become warm or the sun is out. A cornice fall could trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and may become unstable with mild temperatures and sunny periods. Cornice fall could trigger a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be very large and may fail with solar warming. They are a danger in themselves and could also trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. Cornices may become more sensitive on slopes receiving direct sun. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer.
Cornices are expected to collapse as the temperature warms and the sun starts to shine.
Cornice failures continue to be a theme, with several failures triggering slab avalanches in recent days. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
Recent cornice growth is very large and weakly bonded. Large cornice falls may occur naturally or may be triggered by people travelling near to them.
Large cornices may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornices may also be triggered by people travelling near to them.
Cornices are very large and poorly bonded. Cornices may fall off naturally during daytime warming, or be triggered easily by people travelling near them.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the March 16th rain crust.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices will become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the March 15th crust.
Cornice failures continue to be a theme, with several failures triggering slab avalanches in recent days. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and weak and have been falling off with some regularity.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the March 16th rain crust.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices will become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the March 15th crust.
Recent cornice growth is very large and weakly bonded. Large cornice falls may occur naturally or may be triggered by people travelling near to them.
Cornice failures continue to be a theme, with several failures triggering slab avalanches in recent days. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and weak and may fall off naturally. Some of these cornice failures may be the size of a van or a bus.
Cornices are large, poorly bonded, and the sun is testing their strength.
Recent cornice growth is very large and weakly bonded. Large cornice falls may occur naturally or may be triggered by people travelling near to them.
Cornices are very large and weakly bonded. Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices will become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the March 15th crust.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
Cornice failures continue to be a theme, with several failures triggering slab avalanches in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and could trigger a slab on the slope below.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Cornice failures continue to be a theme, with several failures triggering slab avalanches in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Failure may initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining. Wind slabs may be found on lee slopes and behind terrain features.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and lose strength with daytime heating.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming.
Cornices weaken dramatically with the dramatic fluctuations in temperature. Natural triggered cornice falls up to 4.5 have been reported.
Cornices are large and sagging after several days of warm temperatures. Recent cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to large temperature fluctuations.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Forecast warming will increase the chances of failure with the potential to initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer.
Large cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining. Cornice failures may be destructive by themselves and may also initiate avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and sagging after several days of warm temperatures. Recent cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Forecast warming will increase the chances of failure with the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Large cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining. Cornice failures may be destructive by themselves and may also initiate avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. They threaten slopes below. The weight of a cornice falling onto the slope below could be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to large temperature fluctuations. This could possibly trigger a slab on slopes below.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and sagging after several days of warm temperatures. Recent cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below. Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes may still be found at upper elevations.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Forecast warming will increase the chances of failure with the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating. Although unlikely, cornices have the potential to trigger very large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are expected to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun starts to shine. The weight of cornice fall on slopes below may be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to large temperature fluctuations. A cornice fall could possibly trigger a slab on slopes below.
Large cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining. Cornice failures may be destructive by themselves and may also initiate avalanches on the slope below.
Cornice falls are a concern during warming. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided. It is possible that the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Cornices are large and sagging after more than a week of warm temperatures. Recent cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause cornices to fail, possibly triggering a slab on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below. Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes may still be found at upper elevations.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to large temperature fluctuations. A cornice fall could possibly trigger a slab on slopes below.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Cornice falls are a concern during warming. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided. It is possible that the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided with these conditions.
Cornices are likely to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun shines. The weight of cornice fall on slopes below may be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Forecast warming will increase the chances of failure with the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Large cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining. Cornice failures may be destructive by themselves and may also initiate avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating. Although unlikely, cornices have the potential to trigger very large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and sagging after more than a week of warm temperatures. Recent cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation.
Cornice falls are a concern during warming. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided. It is possible that the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating. Although unlikely, cornices have the potential to trigger very large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are likely to collapse as temperatures climb and the sun shines. The weight of cornice fall on slopes below may be enough to trigger a large avalanche on the mid March rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause large and destructive cornices to fail.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to warming. A cornice fall could possibly trigger a slab on slopes below.
Large cornice falls continue to be reported from the region. Large cornices may become weak if the sun is shining on Tuesday.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Possible warming on Tuesday will increase the chances of failure with the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Cornices are large and sagging after more than a week of warm temperatures. Recent cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause large and destructive cornices to fail.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to warming. A cornice fall could possibly trigger a slab on slopes below.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. A cornice fall has the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Large cornice falls continue to be reported from the region. Large cornices may become weak if the sun is shining.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them.
Cornice falls are a concern during warming. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided. It is possible that the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Large cornices may collapse with forecast warm temperatures, particularly if the sun shines on Wednesday. 
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating. Although unlikely, cornices have the potential to trigger very large avalanches on the slope below.
With solar radiation and daytime warming, large and potentially destructive cornices may become unstable.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Cornices are large and sagging after the recent warm temperatures. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Large cornice falls continue to be reported from the region. Large cornices may become weak with daytime warming or if the sun is shining.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. A cornice fall has the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Cornices are large and become more susceptible to failure due to warming. A cornice fall could possibly trigger a slab on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Daytime warming and/or direct sunshine could cause large and destructive cornices to fail.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them.
Cornices weaken with daytime warming and become more likely to fail.
Cornices are very large and become weak with daytime heating. Although unlikely, cornices have the potential to trigger very large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornice falls are a concern during warming. Slopes with corniced entrances, or exposed to cornice falls should be avoided. It is possible that the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
Cornice releases of any size may create wet avalanches that run a long way.
Cornices are large and sagging after the recent warm temperatures. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Thick cloud could make it difficult to determine where overhangs begin, so give cornices a little extra space.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Thick cloud could make it difficult to determine overhangs so give cornices a little extra space.
Large cornices at upper elevations will be de-stabilized by high freezing levels and incoming rain. Cornice falls may trigger large wet loose avalanches and potentially trigger slabs from upper north facing start zones.
Elevated freezing levels and incoming rain may destabilize large cornices on upper ridge lines.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. A cornice fall has the potential to initiate large avalanches.
New snow and wind have made large cornices even bigger.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them.
New snow and wind have made large cornices even bigger.
New snow combined with wind has made large cornices even bigger.
Cornices are large and sagging after the recent warm temperatures. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. A cornice fall has the potential to initiate large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Thick cloud could make it difficult to determine overhangs so give cornices a little extra space.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak. Thick cloud could make it difficult to determine where overhangs begin, so give cornices a little extra space.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them.
New snow combined with wind has made large cornices even bigger.
New snow and wind have made large cornices even bigger.
New snow and wind have made large cornices even bigger. Cornices failures may act as a trigger for deeper buried weak layers.
Cornices are large and sagging. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the two weeks. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off with additional growth or daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off during sunny breaks or from daytime warming.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. A cornice fall has the potential to initiate large avalanches.
Large cornices may be weak and fall off naturally during warm temperatures or from increased loading.
New snow and wind have made large cornices even bigger. Cornices failures may act as a trigger for deeper buried weak layers.
New snow combined with wind has made large cornices even bigger.
Natural cornice falls are a concern during daytime warming. Cornices may also be triggered easily by traveling near them.
New snow and wind have made large cornices even bigger.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off during sunny breaks or from daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off with additional growth or daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off with additional growth or daytime warming.
Large cornices may be weak and fall off naturally during warm temperatures or from increased loading.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off with additional growth or daytime warming.
Large cornices may be weak and fall off naturally during warm temperatures or from increased loading.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and may fail with continued loading.
Large cornices may be weak and fall off naturally during warm temperatures or from increased loading.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large weak and may fail without warning, even with the cooler temperatures.  Cornice failure may initiate large wind slab avalanches.
Recent wind and snowfall has added size and fragility to existing cornices. Cornice falls may be destructive by themselves, and may also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent wind and snowfall is adding to size and fragility to existing cornices. Cornice falls may be destructive by themselves, and may also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large weak and may fail without warning. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they can also trigger large wind slab and persistent slab avalanches on the slope below.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing large and potentially destructive cornices.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing large and potentially destructive cornices.
Recent wind and snowfall has added to size and fragility to existing cornices. Cornice falls may be destructive by themselves, and may also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent wind and snowfall has added size and fragility to existing cornices. Cornice falls may be destructive by themselves, and may also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing large and potentially destructive cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large weak and may fail without warning. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they can also trigger large wind slab and/or persistent slab avalanches on the slope below.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing large and potentially destructive cornices.
Ongoing wind and snowfall has added to size and fragility to existing cornices. Cornice falls may be destructive by themselves, and may also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing cornices
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing&nbsp; cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large weak and may fail without warning. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they can also trigger large wind slab and/or persistent slab avalanches on the slope below.
Ongoing wind and snowfall has added to size and fragility to existing cornices. Cornice falls may be destructive by themselves, and may also trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and become fragile with large temperature swings common in the spring.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing cornices.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing  cornices.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing cornices.
Recent snow and wind has added mass to existing cornices. Cornices can act as a large trigger to deeper weaknesses.
Forecast warm temperatures are expected to result in cornices becoming weak and falling naturally. Cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast warm temperatures are expected to result in cornices becoming weak and falling naturally. Cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Deeply buried weak layers may exist near the ground. This is more likely in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Deeply buried weak layers may exist near the ground. This is more likely in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fail naturally with the strong solar radiation and warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornice failure may trigger deeply buried weak layers exist near the ground. This is more likely prominent in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornice failure may trigger deeply buried weak layers exist near the ground. This is more likely prominent in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fail naturally with the strong solar radiation and warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may trigger buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
A cornice failure could trigger deeply buried weak layers buried near the ground. This is more likely in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fail naturally with the strong solar radiation and warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that could trigger buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in large and destructive avalanches.
Cornices are becoming undermined and brittle. A hazard in themselves, but also as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices have probably grown quite large during the last few storms. Strong sunshine and rising temperatures later this week could cause them to start popping off.&nbsp;
Cornices have grown significantly during the last few storms. They could start breaking off during periods of sunshine or with warm temperatures.
Cornices have probably grown quite large during the last few storms. Strong sunshine and rising temperatures later this week could cause them to start popping off.
Recent storms have formed large cornices which are likely unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves and could also become a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Recent storms have formed large cornices which are likely unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves and could also become a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Recent storms have formed large cornices which are likely unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves and could also become a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices may become weak during daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices may become weak during daytime warming.
="s_BB12189E">Recent storms have formed large cornices which are likely unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves and could also become a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
="s_BB12189E">Recent storms have formed large cornices which are likely unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves and could also become a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
="s_BB12189E">Recent storms have formed large cornices which are likely unstable. Cornices may be destructive by themselves and could also become a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself and could also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715"> Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself and could also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself and could also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could act as a trigger for the deeply buries persistent weak layers.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself or could act as a trigger for a deeply buried persistent weak layer.
Forecast overnight freezing should strengthen cornices by morning. Daytime warming and/or solar radiation may weaken cornices in the afternoon.
Forecast overnight cooling and dropping freezing levels should help to strengthen cornices by morning. Day time warming may weaken cornices in the afternoon.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable.
With prolonged warm weather, cornices droop and become weak, potentially breaking off at any time.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is able to trigger the deep persistent weak layers, a cornice fall is what might do it.
With forecast warming and intense solar radiation the likelihood of triggering a large cornice fall will increase dramatically. A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
With forecast warming and intense solar radiation the likelihood of triggering a large cornice fall will increase dramatically. A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
="s_3FE45715"> Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
With forecast warming and intense solar radiation the likelihood of triggering a large cornice fall will increase dramatically. A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
With forecast warming and intense solar radiation the likelihood of triggering a large cornice fall will increase dramatically. A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
With ongoing warming and intense solar radiation the likelihood of triggering a large cornice fall will increase dramatically. A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
With continued warming and intense solar radiation the likelihood of triggering a large cornice fall will increase dramatically. A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. A large cornice release could also trigger a deep persistent weakness and produce a very large avalanche.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. A large cornice release could also trigger a deep persistent weak layer and produce a very large avalanche.
A cornice fall may also be what it takes to &quot;wake-up&quot; deep and destructive weaknesses which formed earlier in the season.
Several large natural cornice failures were observed over the weekend. Although less likely with the cooling trend, cornice fall has the potential to be highly destructive.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. A large cornice release could also trigger a deep persistent weakness and produce a very large avalanche.
Several large natural cornice failures were observed over the weekend. Although less likely with the cooling trend, cornice fall has the potential to be highly destructive.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. A large cornice release could also trigger a deep persistent weak layer and produce a very large avalanche.
Cornices have grown with recent storms and are likely fragile due to more recent warming. At higher elevations a large cornice fall may be what it takes to trigger a larger avalanche on weak layers which formed earlier in the season.
Cornices have grown with recent storms and are likely fragile due to more recent warming. At higher elevations a large cornice fall may be what it takes to trigger a larger avalanche on weak layers which formed earlier in the season.
With recent cooling, large and fragile cornices have likely gained strength. I'd still give them a wide berth, and use extra caution if the sun comes out.
With recent cooling, large and fragile cornices have likely gained strength. I'd still give them a wide berth, and use extra caution if the sun comes out.
Cornices are most likely to fail when subjected to warm alpine temperatures and sunshine. Give cornices a wide berth, especially during the heat of the day.
Cornices are most likely to fail when subjected to warm alpine temperatures and sunshine. Give cornices a wide berth, especially during the heat of the day.
Warm temperatures could make large cornices overhanging the leeward side of ridgecrests unstable. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they could also act as a heavy trigger for large slab avalanches on the slope below.
Warm temperatures could make large cornices overhanging the leeward side of ridgecrests unstable. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they could also act as a heavy trigger for large slab avalanches on the slope below.
These are a likely trigger for the deeper instabilities. Give them lots of room and anticipate big propagations if one should collapse and trigger the slope below.
Warm temperatures could make large cornices unstable. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they could also act as a heavy trigger for large slab avalanches on the slope below.
Warm temperatures could make large cornices unstable. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they could also act as a heavy trigger for large slab avalanches on the slope below.
With the warmth, comes the risk of cornices collapsing. Most cornices have had extended exposure to the sun and warm air. They are ripe, and ready to be a trigger for deeper layers.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices have grown over the past week.&nbsp; Many have collapsed and caused large avalanches on the underlying slopes.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices will become weak with forecast warming and solar radiation. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Large cornices will become weak with forecast warming and solar radiation. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices have grown over the past week and many large avalanches have been triggerred by cornice collapses.
Large cornices will become weak with forecast warming and solar radiation. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Large cornices will become weak with forecast warming and solar radiation. Use extra caution around ridge crests
Cornices may not be well anchored after the week of warm weather. Strong solar radiation may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and may not be well anchored after a week of warm weather. Daytime heating and strong solar radiation may cause natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and may have been weakened by recent warming. Strong solar radiation may cause natural cornice falls.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
Large cornices will become weaker with forecast warming and solar radiation. Use extra caution on or below ridge crests.
Large cornices will become weaker with forecast warming and solar radiation. Use extra caution around ridge crests
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A9A7295C">Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Large and fragile cornices may collapse. </span><span class="s_A9A7295C">Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large and fragile cornices may collapse. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_2823317B">Large and fragile cornices may collapse. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3D0464D1">Large and fragile cornices may collapse. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3D0464D1">Large and fragile cornices may collapse. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_C9E15120">Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A cornice fall could trigger an avalanche on the slope below. </span><span class="s_C9E15120">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3D0464D1">Large and fragile cornices may collapse. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large and fragile cornices may collapse. Isolated areas of wind slab may also be found.
Cornices may become weak with daytime warming and sun exposure.&nbsp; During the last sunny period, several natural cornice releases were reported.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices may become weak with daytime warming and sun exposure. During the last sunny period, several natural cornice releases were reported.
Cornices may become weak with daytime warming and sun exposure.&nbsp; During the last sunny period, several natural cornice releases were reported and more are expected this weekend.
Cornices may become weak with daytime warming and sun exposure.  During the last sunny period, several natural cornice releases were reported and more are expected this weekend.
Continued solar radiation may increase the likelihood of a cornice failure or loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
Continued solar radiation may increase the likelihood of a cornice failure or loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
Forecast warm temperatures and high freezing levels may weaken cornices.
Forecast warm temperatures and high freezing levels may weaken cornices. Cornice falls may step down to buried persistent weak layers.
Incoming precipitation with strong winds may produce touchy windslabs in the alpine on lee slopes. Solar aspects may experience loose-wet avalanches in the PM. Cornice failures should be on your radar these days.
Not much change recently, however, precipitation is in the forecast !
="s_3FE45715">Incoming precipitation with strong winds may produce touchy windslabs in the alpine on lee slopes. Solar aspects could experience loose-wet avalanches in the PM. Cornice failures should be on your radar.
Not much change recently, however, precipitation is in the forecast, pay attention to accumulation amounts
Incoming new snow may bring a new wind slab problem, pay close attention to how the new snow is deposited. Rising temperatures on Friday may significantly change the hazard.
Precipitation with&nbsp; moderate winds may build windslabs on lee slopes, and increase the load on existing cornices.
New snow will increase the load on already mature cornices, rising temperatures will increase the hazard.
The arrival of new snow with strong winds will build a new wind slab problem, but mature cornices are still on the radar. Rising temperatures complicates both problems.
Warm temperatures and additional load&nbsp; are prime conditions for cornice failures.
With warm temperatures and additional loads we should be seeing cornice failures.
Recent warm temperatures and increased loads will add to the already &quot;ripe&quot; cornices.
New snow and wind continues to buil large cornices
Cornices continue to grow with strong winds and fresh precipitation
New storm snow with strong winds will have added more mass to already ripe cornices. Warm spring-like temperatures may encourage cornice failures.
1681A555">Looming cornices are weak. Solar radiation and daytime warming could promote cornice failure which could trigger larger slab avalanches from the slopes below.
Looming cornices are weak. Solar radiation and daytime warming could promote cornice failure which could trigger larger slab avalanches from the slopes below.
Cornices are large and could become weak and fail during sunny periods or with daytime warming.
Cornices are large and could become weak and fail during sunny periods or with daytime warming.
Cornices are large and could become weak and fail during sunny periods or with daytime warming.
Periods of sun and rapidly rising temperatures could cause large overhanging cornices to fail and collapse.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Many ridge-lines are wearing visor like cornices.  These large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many alpine features.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Many ridge-lines are wearing visor like cornices. These large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many alpine features. Cornice failure has recently triggered large avalanches running on the mid-Feb PWL.
Many ridge-lines are wearing visor like cornices.  These large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many alpine features.
="s_3FE45715">Large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many ridge-lines.  While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, don't discount the ability for falling chunks of cornice to release bigger slab avalanches.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many ridge-lines. While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, don't discount the ability for falling chunks of cornice to release bigger slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many ridge-lines.  While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, don't discount the ability for falling chunks of cornice to release bigger slab avalanches.
Large cornices hang precariously over many ridge-lines. While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, don't discount the ability for falling cornices to release bigger slab avalanches.
Large cornices hang precariously over many ridge-lines. While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, don't discount the ability for falling cornices to release bigger slab avalanches.
Large cornices hang precariously over many ridge-lines.&nbsp; While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, don't discount the ability for falling cornices to release bigger slab avalanches.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fall under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fail under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fall under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_71516F31">Cornices are large and may be fragile. They may also trigger wind slabs on slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices exist at ridgetop and may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fall under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fail under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fall under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices exist at ridge top, and may fail under the weight of a rider. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many ridge-lines.  While cornice failure is problematic enough on its own, falling chunks of cornice also have the potential to release wind slabs on slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are large and may be fragile.&nbsp; Falling cornices may trigger wind slabs on slopes below.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures for the next few days will likely make cornices more prone to failure. You do not want to be on top of or underneath these large and dangerously heavy pieces of snow when they collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures for the next few days will likely make cornices more prone to failure. You do not want to be on top of or underneath these large and dangerously heavy pieces of snow when they collapse.
Steadily increasing temperatures for the next few days will likely make cornices more prone to failure. You do not want to be on top of or underneath these large and dangerously heavy pieces of snow when they collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures for the next few days will likely make cornices more prone to failure. You do not want to be on top of or underneath these large and dangerously heavy pieces of snow when they collapse.
Cornices are large and weak in some places, and could fail with daytime warming and solar radiation.
Daytime warming and sunshine could weaken large overhanging cornices and cause them to fail. These are a hazard alone, but also a potential trigger for deeper weak layers.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures over the latter half of the week will make cornices more prone to failure. While falling cornice is in itself problematic, this action could drive persistent slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures over the latter half of the week will make cornices more prone to failure.  </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures over the latter half of the week will make cornices more prone to failure. While falling cornice is in itself problematic, this action could drive persistent slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Steadily increasing temperatures over the latter half of the week will make cornices more prone to failure. While falling cornice is in itself problematic, this action could drive persistent slab release on slopes below.
Cornices are large and weak in some places, and could fail with daytime warming and solar radiation.
Daytime warming and sunshine could weaken large overhanging cornices and cause them to fail. These are a hazard alone, but also a potential trigger for deeper weak layers.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday looks to be the warmest day in recent memory. As the mercury rises cornices become more prone to failure. While falling cornice is in itself problematic, this mechanism could drive persistent slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday looks to be the warmest day in recent memory. As the mercury rises cornices become more prone to failure. While unlikely, falling pieces of cornice could trigger persistent slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday looks to be the warmest day in recent memory. As the mercury rises cornices become more prone to failure. While falling cornice is in itself problematic, this mechanism could drive persistent slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday looks to be the warmest day in recent memory. As the mercury rises cornices become more prone to failure. While falling cornice is in itself problematic, this mechanism could drive persistent slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday should add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday should add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. While unlikely, a large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.
Daytime warming and sunshine could weaken large overhanging cornices and cause them to fail. These are a hazard alone, but also a potential trigger for deeper weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Increased winds Friday should add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab </span><span class="s_3FE45715">release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday should add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Cornices are large and weak in some places, and could fail with daytime warming and solar radiation.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.
Additional loading from the incoming storm may be enough to tip the scales on some large, ripe cornices and initial a failure.  A large cornice dropping onto a slope might initiate a failure of a deeply buried weak layer.
New snow load may tip the balance on existing, large cornice features.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Cornices may grow further with anticipated new snow and wind, and will remain unstable, particularly during periods of warming.
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday night and Saturday will add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, potentially increasing the likelihood of failure. Cornice failure has the potential to release slabs on slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday night and Saturday will add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, potentially increasing the likelihood of failure. Cornice failure has the potential to release slabs on slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday night and Saturday will add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, potentially increasing the likelihood of failure. Cornice failure has the potential to release slabs on slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Increased winds Friday night and Saturday will add to the already large cornices that loom over many features, potentially increasing the likelihood of failure. Cornice failure has the potential to release slabs on slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Cornices may grow further with anticipated new snow and wind, and will remain unstable, particularly during periods of warming.
New snow loading will make some cornice features quite fragile.
New snow loading and warming temperatures may trigger cornice failures, definitely something to be aware of.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing winds are adding to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing winds are adding to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing winds are adding to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing winds are adding to the already large cornices that loom over many features, possibly increasing the likelihood of failure. A large cornice failure may be able to trigger a slab release on slopes below.
Cornices become weak with daytime heating, so travel early on exposed slopes.Give cornices a wide berth when travelling on or below ridges.
Large cornices at ridgetop may fail under the weight of a person. Cornices may grow further with anticipated new snow and wind, and will remain unstable, particularly during periods of warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun.  Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent cornice growth has been observed and large cornices are expected to become weak with daytime warming, especially when exposed to the sun. Cornices have the potential to trigger large slab avalanches.
Recent wind and snow have formed new and potentially unstable cornices. Use extra caution when approaching ridge crests.
Recent wind and snow have formed new and potentially unstable cornices. Use extra caution when approaching ridge crests.
Recent wind and snow have formed new and potentially unstable cornices. Use extra caution when approaching ridge crests.
Cornices may be weak with new growth and may fall off naturally or with continued wind loading.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally or be triggered by continued loading from new snow and wind.
New cornice growth may be extensive and not well bonded to existing cornices. Stay well back from corniced ridges.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally or be triggered by continued loading from new snow and wind.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally or be triggered by traveling nearby. Avoid traveling near or on slopes beneath cornices.
Wind combined with loose snow available for transport may have developed new fragile cornice growth.
New cornice growth may not be well bonded. Expect cornice falls naturally from exposure to wind or solar radiation. Traveling nearby may release weak cornices.
New cornice growth may fragile and easily triggered by traveling nearby.
New cornice growth may not be well bonded. Expect cornice falls naturally from exposure to wind or solar radiation. Traveling nearby may release weak cornices.
Newly formed cornices may be fragile and easily triggered by traveling nearby.
Fresh cornice growth may be fragile and easy to trigger. Some natural cornice fall is expected with continued snow and wind.
Fresh cornice growth may be fragile and fall off naturally or be easily triggered.
Cornices are becoming large and may fail naturally or under the weight of a person or snowmobile.&nbsp;
Cornices are becoming large and may fail naturally or under the weight of a person or snowmobile.&nbsp;
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
New cornice development has been reported and these cornices are expected to remain touchy with the ongoing warm temperatures.
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
New cornice development has been reported and these cornices are expected to remain touchy for a few days.
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
Recent stormy weather has encouraged widespread cornice growth. Cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent stormy weather has encouraged widespread cornice growth. Large cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
New cornices may continue to grow and fall off naturally with forecast new snow and wind.
Recent stormy weather has encouraged widespread cornice growth. Cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.
Recent stormy weather has encouraged widespread cornice growth. Large cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices may have new growth that is fragile and may fall off naturally or be easily triggered by people in close proximity.
Cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornice falls can be destructive by themselves, but can also be a trigger for surprisingly large avalanches on the slope below.
Fresh cornice growth may fall off naturally with continued loading from wind and new snow. Fragile cornices may be easily triggered by traveling on adjacent terrain.
Cornices may experience rapid growth due to the forecast storm. New growth may be fragile and fall off naturally.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally. Avoid traveling beneath cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are huge and weak. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and weak. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and will become weakened by forecast warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
With the forecast freezing levels, it is highly likely we will see cornice failures, particularly at alpine ridge and treeline ridge features on northeast aspects.
Cornices are huge and will become weakened by forecast warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices are sagging due to the recent heat. As temperatures climb Wednesday and/or solar radiation is significant, cornice failures may occur. Cornices failures could also trigger avalanches on the slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are huge and have become weakened by recent warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests. </span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are huge and have become weakened by recent warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices have sagged under the recent heat. While cooler temps on Thursday should reduce the likelihood of cornice failures, but be aware of your exposure to these hazards.
Cornices have been reported to be large, and may release naturally from continued loading from new snow and wind, or during periods of above freezing temperatures and/or strong solar radiation.
Cornices have been reported to be very large and may release naturally from continued loading or from solar radiation if the sun appears.
Large cornices may continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Rising freezing levels may increase the likelihood of cornices falling off naturally.
Cornices may continue to release naturally with new loading from forecast snow and wind.
Cornices continue to grow and may fail naturally, especially during sunny periods and with rising temperatures.
Cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally or under light loads, especially during sunny breaks and with rising temperatures.&nbsp;
Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in cornices falling off naturally, or being triggered easily by people traveling nearby.
New cornice growth may be fragile and fall off naturally or be easily triggered.
Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. There was a report of a natural cornice failure that triggered a size 1.5 slab avalanche on Saturday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.
Looming cornices may become unstable, especially during storms or during warm weather.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.&nbsp; The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.&nbsp; The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.  The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.&nbsp; The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.  The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally, especially during periods of rapid growth or when the sun pokes out.
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.  The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.&nbsp; The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Large and unstable cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally. A cornice fall could also become a trigger for a larger avalanche on the slope below.
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather.&nbsp; The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
="s_3FE45715">Large and unstable cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally. A cornice fall could also become a trigger for a larger avalanche on the slope below
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to continued loading from new snow and wind. Cornice falls may trigger large storm snow avalanches.
Recent stormy weather has encouraged cornice growth. Large and fragile cornices may be destructive by themselves, but they may also act as a trigger for a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices may be large and release naturally with additional loading or with exposure to solar radiation.
Recent storm activity has encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent storm activity has encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices may be large and fragile. Cornice growth continues with each pulse of new snow and wind. Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during warm weather and sunshine. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Looming cornices could collapse, especially during storms or during warm weather. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Cornice growth continues with each pulse of new snow and wind. Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to continued loading from new snow and wind. Cornice falls may trigger large storm snow avalanches.
Recent stormy weather has encouraged cornice growth. Large and fragile cornices may be destructive by themselves, but they may also act as a trigger for a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Cornice growth continues with each pulse of new snow and wind. Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Recent storms have encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Recent storms have encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large cornice collapses may be destructive by themselves, and could act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Cornice growth continues with each pulse of new snow and wind. Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls. </span><span class="s_AA239
Looming cornices could collapse naturally and the weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
="s_7D940460">Recent storm snow combined with strong wind are building large and potentially dangerous cornices&nbsp; A cornice failure might affect the slope below and trigger a large and destructive avalanche.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Looming cornices could collapse naturally during the warm weather. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Recent storm snow combined with strong winds have built large and potentially dangerous cornices .  A cornice failure might affect the slope below and trigger a large and destructive avalanche.
Recent storms have encouraged cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Cornice are growing large and menacing. With warming temperatures they will become more fragile. A cornice failure could produce enough mass to trigger deeply buried instabilities and create a large, destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are expected to grow with the forecast snow and wind and may collapse naturally. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Wind that accompanied the recent storms have grown cornices large and potentially unstable
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are expected to grow with the forecast snow and wind and may collapse naturally. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices have grown large and fragile with the new snow and wind. Solar input can make them easily reactive.
="s_3FE45715"> Cornices are reported to be large and weak. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
="s_3FE45715"> Cornices are reported to be large and weak. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Cornices have grown large in the past week and may become fragile with daytime heating.&nbsp; Keep them at a wide and respectful distance.
Cornices are still worth keeping on the radar.&nbsp; A large cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger a large and destructive avalanche.
Cornices continue to grow with wind transported snow.&nbsp; Use great caution traveling near, or under cornices.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices may become weak with daytime heating.  Give them a wide berth.
Cornices have grown large and ripe. Use extra caution during daytime heating and avoid being under or around them
Cornices are growing large and fragile.&nbsp; Use great care traveling under or near them.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels in the next 2 days may make this problem worse.
Cornices are large and fragile, and with the warm temperatures may be easily triggered.
Cornices are becoming large and fragile with warming temperatures. A cornice failure might trigger deeply burried instabilities and produce a large and destructive avalanche.
Large cornices are looming. These could fail under the weight of a person, or on their own. A cornice fall can also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A8FEC758">Large cornices are looming. These could fail under the weight of a person, or on their own. A cornice fall can also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
The strong solar effect has the potential to make for a widespread cornice failure tomorrow. Watch temps carefully and avoid any cornice exposure during warm weather.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornice growth continues.&nbsp; Use caution around, under, and near cornices.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758">Large cornices are looming. These could fail under the weight of a person, or on their own. A cornice fall can also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_E5CBE
Cornices are large and fragile in the region. Daytime warming with high freezing levels will only make them more prone to collapse.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and strong solar input can make large cornices weak, use great caution in areas that may be affected by potential cornice failure.
="s_DDF6C5E8"> Large cornices are looming. These could fail under the weight of a person, or on their own. A cornice fall can also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large, recently fragile cornices should gain strength over the weekend but may become weak with afternoon warming and sun. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large, recently fragile cornices should gain strength over the weekend but may become weak with afternoon warming and sun. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Avoid cornice threatened slopes if sun comes out.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Large cornices are looming. These could fail under the weight of a person, or on their own. A cornice fall can also trigger an avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_DDF6C5E8"> Large cornices are looming. These could fail under the weight of a person, or on their own. A cornice fall can also trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, recently fragile cornices should gain strength over the weekend but may become weak with afternoon warming and sun. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Expect conditions to change rapidly if the sun comes out.
Large, recently fragile cornices should gain strength over the weekend but may become weak with afternoon warming and sun. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices need lots of space and as little exposure time as possible.  Keep your up-track well away from recently developed cornices.
Falling cornices can trigger large loose snow avalanches.
Falling cornices can trigger large loose snow avalanches.
Avoid cornice threatened slopes if sun comes out.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. The weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure. A collapsing cornice could also trigger a slab on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Falling cornices can trigger large loose snow avalanches.
Large fragile cornices could weaken during afternoon sunny breaks. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices could become weak during afternoon sunny breaks. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices could gain some strength on Sunday under cooler and cloudier conditions; however, they remain a concern and should be treated with respect.
Cornices should gain some strength under cooler and cloudier conditions on Sunday; however, continue to treat them with respect and avoid exposing yourself to this somewhat unpredictable hazard.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Several have collapsed recently and the weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046"><br /></span><span class="s_1681A555"> </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Several have collapsed recently and the weight of a person may be enough to cause a cornice failure.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
The fresh cornices from today are building rapidly and are often weak. Keep these in mind as a potential trigger for both wind slabs and the deep persistent slabs.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests and watch your overhead hazard especially with warming forecast for Saturday afternoon.
Cornices are large and fragile and may continue to grow with forecast new snow and wind. Warm temperatures and high freezing levels may result in natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests and watch your overhead hazard, especially with warming forecast for Saturday afternoon.
Cornices are large and fragile. Warm temperatures, high freezing levels, and continued loading from wind and snow may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile and may fall off with additional loading.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile and may continue to grow with forecast new snow and wind. Warm temperatures and high freezing levels may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
New cornice growth is large and may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
New cornice growth may be large and fragile. Avoid slopes beneath cornices.
Fresh cornice growth may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
Large new cornice growth may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridge crests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridge crests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Cornices are very large and could fail with continued growth and/or warming.
Cornices are large and looming right now. New snow and winds combined with warm temps may cause some of these to fail.
Large weak cornices could pop off with additional growth during the next intense weather system. 
We should see some pretty significant cornice growth during this next storm. It could be enough to have large chunks pop off naturally, potentially triggering deep wind slabs below. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We should see some pretty significant cornice growth during this next storm. It could be enough to have large chunks pop off naturally, potentially triggering deep wind slabs below. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices have been growing over the past few days.  If they fail, they have enough mass to trigger a slab avalanche on the underlying slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have become large and weak, and may fail naturally with solar radiation forecast for Friday. A cornice fall could also be the trigger for a destructive avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have become large and weak, and may fail naturally with solar radiation forecast for Friday. A cornice fall could also be the trigger for a destructive avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices have become large and weak, and may fail naturally with solar radiation forecast for Friday. A cornice fall could also be the trigger for a destructive avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices have become large and weak, and may fail naturally with solar radiation forecast for Friday. A cornice fall could also be the trigger for a destructive avalanche on the slope below.
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail during stormy periods or during brief sunny breaks.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below. </span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail during stormy periods or during brief sunny breaks.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
With the warm temperatures and winds, cornices will be tender and prone to failure for the remainder of the weekend.
Cornices are large and we have seen a few collapse of late so ... look up!
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Continued mild day time temperatures and continued winds will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Mild day time temperatures and continued winds will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and fragile, avoid lingering under overhead hazard or venturing close to ridge edges.
Cornices are large and fragile, avoid overhead hazard and venturing to close to ridge crests.
Cornices are large and weak. I wouldn't linger on any alpine slopes with overhead hazard nor would I venture too close to ridge edge.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak.&nbsp; I wouldn't linger on alpine slopes with overhead hazard nor would I venture to close to ridge edge.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and fragile, they may fail naturally with daytime warming or could break off easily under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and fragile, they may fail naturally with day time warming or could break off easily under the weight of a person.
With all of the new storm snow and winds in the alpine there is little doubt cornices have grown and are ripe to tear off and trigger slab avalanches beneath them.&nbsp; Keep an eye out for the overhead hazards this week.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Rapid new cornice growth may be fragile and fall off naturally.
Cornices are large and fragile. Rapid new cornice growth may release naturally or be easily triggered by travelling near ridges.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
These are growing by the day! Remember that they can fall off at any time regardless of current weather conditions. Avoid spending any time under, or over them.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are large and may be fragile due to new growth. Daytime warming and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices may continue to release naturally due to daytime warming and strong solar radiation.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Cornices are large and we have seen a few collapse recently with the warmer temperatures and continued loading. When these do fail the heavy loads on underlying slopes may awaken the basal instabilities and produce very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Cornices have been reported to be large and fragile. Expect natural cornice falls during periods of strong solar radiation.
Cornices are large and fragile, and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Cornices are large and we have seen a few collapse of late with the warmer temperatures and continued loading. When these do fail the heavy loads on underlying slopes may awaken the basal instabilities and produce very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cornices are reported to be large and weak. Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider or a bit of strong sun could easily induce natural collapse.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are likely teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider or a bit of strong sun could easily induce natural collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
As temperatures warm up, cornices collapses will become more likely.&nbsp; Recent cornice collapses have been shown to trigger full depth large avalanches so give these features a wide berth.
Warm temperatures on the weekend could maintain cornice activity despite the disappearance of the sun.
Warm temperatures could maintain cornice activity despite the disappearance of the sun.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Natural cornice releases are possible with sun exposure and warming.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A falling cornice chunk could trigger a large slab on the slope below.
Mild temperatures and periods of sunshine could weaken large overhanging cornices causing them to fail naturally.&nbsp;
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider, rising temperatures or direct sun could easily induce collapse.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.  The weight of an approaching rider, rising temperatures or direct sun could easily induce collapse.
Pretty much every cornice that has collapsed has triggered a large avalanche on the underlying slopes.  Avoid travel underneath cornices at this time.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices may remain sensitive to light triggers throughout the weekend despite the disappearance of the sun.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices may remain sensitive to light triggers throughout the weekend despite the disappearance of the sun.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices have formed on high ridge features in many places. These cornices present a real danger to skiers and riders.  As temperatures warm up, cornices become weak and may fail, potentially triggering a large, destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed on high ridge features in many places. These cornices present a real danger to skiers and riders. As temperatures warm up, cornices become weak and may fail, potentially triggering a large, destructive avalanche.
Natural cornice releases are more likely during periods of sun exposure and warming. A falling cornice chunk could trigger a large slab on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice releases are more likely during periods of sun exposure and warming. A falling cornice chunk could trigger a large slab on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are large and we have seen a few collapse of late with the warmer temperatures and continued loading. When these do fail the heavy loads on underlying slopes may awaken the basal instabilities and produce very large avalanches.
Cornices are huge and potentially weak. Stormy weather on Monday will encourage ongoing cornice development.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are huge and potentially weak. New wind and snow will encourage ongoing cornice development.
Cornices are now quite large in the region and may be sensitive to loading by a rider or machine
Natural cornice releases remain an ongoing concern for professionals in the region. Recently, falling cornices have also triggered large avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices and run-outs below cornices should still be treated with great respect and caution.
Cornices are reported to be large and weak. A falling cornice could also trigger a large slab on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.  The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger deeply buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger persistent weak layers on slopes below.
Cornices may be very large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger buried persistent weak layers on the slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Warm temperatures weaken cornices,..and it is definitely warm these days!
Cornices may be very large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger deep persistent weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornice failures produce enormous loads on the slopes below, potentially triggering deeply buried week layers.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are larger than a bus, and could easily collapse under the weight of a person, or with daytime warming. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
Some cornices are larger than a bus, and could easily collapse under the weight of a person or with daytime warming. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
Natural cornice releases remain an ongoing concern for professionals in the region. During the past week, falling cornices have also triggered large avalanches on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice releases remain an ongoing concern for professionals in the region. During the past week, falling cornices have also triggered large avalanches on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
Large cornices threaten alpine slopes.
Natural cornice releases remain an ongoing concern for professionals in the region. During the past week, falling cornices have also triggered large avalanches on the slope below.
Typically the cornice problem will come and go depending on weather. This year's crop is bigger and as such it demands more than the usual amount of respect.
Natural cornice releases remain an ongoing concern for professionals in the region. During the past week, falling cornices have also triggered large avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices are threatening many slopes.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Forecast snow and wind may trigger weak cornice structures. Avoid slopes beneath cornices.
Forecast snow and wind may add a new load to large and fragile cornices. Avoid slopes below cornices, and corniced entrances to chutes.
Large cornices may be triggered from new loading by wind and snow, or by daytime heating.
Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
Large cornices are threatening many slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Cornice collapses in the region continue to trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Cornice collapses in the region continue to trigger large avalanches on the slope below.
They are much bigger than you, they will trigger monster avalanches based on what we have seen this past 2 weeks - give them LOTS of space and as little of your exposure time as is possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715"> Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
Some cornices are the size of a bus. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling on or below ridge crests.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Cornice collapses in the region continue to trigger large avalanches on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus, and will continue to grow with forecast snow and wind. Cornice collapses in the region continue to trigger large avalanches on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
With each flurry, cornices will grow and become increasingly delicate. Avoid any slope with cornice exposure. Including approaching cornices from above.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_EB2EB
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices have grown large and may become unstable with rising temperatures and recent loading.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Cornices are large and ripe these days, rising temperatures will make then weak and dangerous.
Cornices are becoming big and heavy, take great care around these beasts !
Cornices are large and ripe.&nbsp; Treat them with great respect.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Cornices are an ongoing concern and should be treated with respect. Failing cornices have potential to trigger stubborn persistent weaknesses.
Cornices are an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Natural cornice failures are happening now. With warming temperatures, cornices will become weak and may fail. You definitely don't want to be under or on top of one of them when it fails !
Cornices are big and scary right now. Give them a wide berth and a lot of respect !
Natural cornice falls are an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
New snow with moderate west winds will continue to build cornices. Rising temperatures will make them weak.
Cornices remain an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Cornices are large and ripe !  Warming temperatures will also make them weak, use great caution under their run-outs and around them on ridge tops.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Stormy weather will promote ongoing cornice development. Large fragile cornices currently threaten many slopes, and could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather will promote ongoing cornice development. Large fragile cornices currently threaten many slopes, and could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Cornices are large and weak and could fail easily during periods of sun and from daytime warming.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply lurking persistent weak layers.
Cornices continue to grow and will become weak and potentially quite dangerous with warming temperatures.
Cornices will remain a problem well into the spring as temperatures heat up.  Steer well clear of cornice features
Cornices are large and mature, and may become weak with forecast warming.
Cornices are large and will become weak with rising temperatures.
Cornices are large and we have seen a few recent collapses with the warmer temperatures and continued loading. When these do fail the heavy loads on underlying slopes may awaken the basal instabilities and produce very large avalanches.
Cornices are large and looming. Avoid exposure to these giants and the underlying slopes. Failures triggered by solar radiation, warming and/or continued loading will cause large to very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon.  They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon.&nbsp; They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may release naturally during periods of strong solar radiation and very warm daytime temperatures.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Cornices will likely fail at an increased rate with the influx of heat.&nbsp; These massive loads are likely to trigger slabs on underlying slopes.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large lingering cornices are expected to become weak with the substantial warming and sun exposure this week. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and could trigger large avalanches on slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large overhanging cornices threaten to trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices are large and drooping. When they fail, they have enough mass to wake up the deep basal layers. These events have been occurring.
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are large and drooping. When they fail, they have enough mass to wake up the deep basal layers. These events have been occurring.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and warm daytime temperatures Sunday are very likely to result in natural cornice failure. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Many cornices have fallen over the past few days.&nbsp; Whats still up there is just waiting to fall and trigger a slab avalanche on the underlying slope
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could wake up a persistent weak layer and trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue.  You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue.  You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue. You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue. You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could wake up a persistent weak layer and trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather will encourage new cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
Stormy weather will encourage new cornice growth, and newly formed cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices loom over alpine bowls and remain a concern, especially during periods of solar radiation. A cornice fall may be the heavy trigger required to reactivate deeper persistent weaknesses.
Large cornices loom over alpine bowls and remain a concern, especially during periods of solar radiation. A cornice fall may be the heavy trigger required to reactivate deeper persistent weaknesses.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will encourage ongoing cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and wind will encourage ongoing cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cooling over the weekend has likely added strength to cornices. That said, ongoing cornice growth is expected with stormy weather. Fresh cornice tabs may be highly sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Cooling over the weekend has likely added strength to cornices. That said, ongoing cornice growth is expected with stormy weather. Fresh cornice tabs may be highly sensitive to human triggering.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. </span><span class="s_AA239
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Stormy weather has encouraged new cornice growth, and newly formed cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather has encouraged new cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.&nbsp;
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
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="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. A large cornice fall may be the trigger required to initiate destructive persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. A large cornice fall may be the trigger required to initiate destructive persistent slab avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day thanks to soaring temperatures and strong sunshine.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Lingering cornices are expected to be weak and may be easily human-triggered. Natural cornice release may occur during storm loading. They can be destructive by themselves, and could become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Lingering cornices are expected to be weak and may be easily human-triggered. Natural cornice release may occur during storm loading. They can be destructive by themselves, and could become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Slight cooling and a bit of cloud should reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls; however, I would continue to tread cautiously around large overhanging beasts.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
The timing of failures is unpredictable. Unsupported sections are extra suspicious. Dropping chunks are a hazard in themselves and they may also trigger a slab avalanche on the slopes below. Watch and limit your exposure to overhead hazards.
The timing of failures is unpredictable. Unsupported sections are extra suspicious. Dropping chunks are a hazard in themselves and they may also trigger a slab avalanche on the slopes below. Watch and limit your exposure to overhead hazards.
The timing of failures is unpredictable. Unsupported sections are extra suspicious. Dropping chunks are a hazard in themselves and they may also trigger a slab avalanche on the slopes below. Watch and limit your exposure to overhead hazards.
The timing of failures is unpredictable. Unsupported sections are extra suspicious. Dropping chunks are a hazard in themselves and they may also trigger a slab avalanche on the slopes below. Watch and limit your exposure to overhead hazards.
The timing of failures is unpredictable. Unsupported sections are extra suspicious. Dropping chunks are a hazard in themselves and they may also trigger a slab avalanche on the slopes below. Watch and limit your exposure to overhead hazards.
The timing of failures is unpredictable. Unsupported sections are extra suspicious. Dropping chunks are a hazard in themselves and they may also trigger a slab avalanche on the slopes below. Watch and limit your exposure to overhead hazards.
The cold temperatures are facetting out cornices and large cornice failures have been observed. Although the cornice failures have not been triggering slabs on the slopes below, the cornice chunks themselves would definitely hurt if they hit you
The cold temperatures are facetting out cornices and large cornice failures have been observed. Although the cornice failures have not been triggering slabs on the slopes below, the cornice chunks themselves would definitely hurt if they hit you
The cold temperatures are facetting out cornices and large cornice failures have been observed. Although the cornice failures have not been triggering slabs on the slopes below, the cornice chunks themselves would definitely hurt if they hit you
The cold temperatures are facetting out cornices and large cornice failures have been observed. Currently there is an objective hazard from natural cornice failures as well as a hazard from human triggering while walking on ridges.
The cold temperatures are facetting out cornices and large cornice failures have been observed. Currently there is an objective hazard from natural cornice failures as well as a hazard from human triggering while walking on ridges.
Cornices seem particularly ripe at the moment. Bigger cornices above start zones have the potential to fail and rake out the faceted snowpack, creating large avalanches. Keep in mind what is looming over your head
Cornices triggered facet avalanches on Wednesday, see avalanche discussion
Cornices can provide the big trigger and entrain new wind slabs and underlying facets.  Some of these cornices have been easily triggered in the last week.
Cornices can provide the big trigger and entrain new wind slabs and underlying facets. Some of these cornices have been easily triggered in the last week.
  With the added load, cornices may fail and trigger slopes below.  Be mindful of over head corniced features.
Cornices are very large and unstable due to recent loading and high humidity. Natural and human triggering is likely
The cornices are very large and touchy with recent high humidity and winds. Avoid lee slopes beneath them.
Many large cornices loom overhead in the region.  Be mindful of  overhead hazards, especially during strong solar periods or during/after recent snowfalls and wind loading.
Some large diving boards have been seen to fail in the last few days which will be augmented this weekend with solar input.
There have been a number of cornice falls observed over the last week, some triggering deep storm slabs beneath. Be aware of what is above you.&nbsp;
There have been a number of cornice falls observed over the last week, some triggering deep storm slabs beneath. Be aware of what is above you. 
There have been a number of cornice falls observed over the last week, some triggering deep storm slabs beneath. Be aware of what is above you.?
There have been a number of cornice falls observed over the last week, some triggering deep storm slabs beneath.&nbsp; Cornices are large at this time of year and have a higher potential to fall down on warm days.
Cornice failures have increased in number as the freezing levels rise. They may trigger an avalanche, or be an avalanche themselves in couloirs.
Cornice failures have increased in number as the freezing levels rise. They may trigger an avalanche, or be an avalanche themselves in couloirs.
Cornice failures have increased in number as the freezing levels rise. They may trigger an avalanche, or be an avalanche themselves in couloirs.
Cornice failures have increased in number as the freezing levels rise. They have been  triggering some slab avalanches, or have enough mass themselves to be a significant avalanche.
Cornice falls have been observed nearly every day. Some of these have been triggering slabs on the faces below. Many have run over usual travel routes.
Cornice falls have been observed nearly every day. Some of these have been triggering slabs on the faces below. Many have run over usual travel routes.
The combination of westerly winds, new snow, and higher humidity values has allowed some rapid growth of cornices along ridge-line features. These will be touchy if the strong, spring sunshine hits them Friday morning.
Several cornice failures have occurred in the region over the last couple days. These can act as large triggers and cause failures on the basal facets. Warm temperatures and strong winds will cause this hazard to increase over the next few days.
Cornices are quite large at the moment. Try to minimize your exposure to these features, especially with the warmer temps in the afternoon.
Several natural cornice failures have been observed in the last two days caused by new snow loading and warm temperatures. Minimize exposure to overhead cornices.
April is cornice season, and on most days we observe a cornice failure. Expect these on an almost daily basis this time of year, as the mountains shed their snowpack. Try to avoid traveling under cornices, or do it early while it's still cold out.
Spring is cornice season and a great time to try and totally avoid exposure to cornices. If you must go under one, move quickly and reduce your risk by reducing your exposure time.
The big warmup will weaken cornices and they can be expected to fall off spontaneously. Avoid overhead exposure to any cornices, but if you must then consider the runout distance and minimize your exposure time.
Friday afternoon is expected to be hot, and this means cornices will weaken and potentially fall off. Don't travel under except early in the morning, and if you must then spread out and get it over with quickly.
Warm temperatures over the weekend combined with moderate west winds and some light precipitation could result in increased cornice failures. Minimize your exposure to cornices and the slopes below them as the day heats up.
Warm temperatures over the weekend combined with moderate west winds and some light precipitation could result in increased cornice failures. Minimize your exposure to cornices and the slopes below them as the day heats up.
Warm temperatures over the weekend combined with moderate west winds and some light precipitation could result in increased cornice failures. Minimize your exposure to cornices.
Cornices are large and fragile right now. Numerous have been triggered by explosives and skiiers in the last few days and have triggered slabs on the slopes below. Heads up as the sun destabilizes them further over the next few days.
Cornices are large and fragile right now. Numerous cornices have been triggered by explosives and skiers in the last few days stepping down into deeper layers on the slopes below. Heads up as the sun destabilizes them further over the next few days.
Large cornices on lee aspects are very fragile. Pay attention to what is above you.
Spring is cornice season - meaning that they are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail. If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below.&nbsp; If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Many observations of new cornices formed this week failing as temperatures rise with wide propagations of up to 300m. In some cases this has triggered slabs below and caused larger avalanches. Expect the same for Sunday.&nbsp;
There has been an increasing frequency of cornice failures this past week. Be wary of this as we transition into spring (cornice season). They are a hazard underfoot on ridge crests, and from overhead if you travel below one. GIve them a wide berth.
There has been an increasing frequency of cornice failures this past week. Be wary of this as we transition into spring (cornice season).
There has been an increasing frequency of cornice failures this past week. Warmer temperatures and solar input Friday will promote failures of large cornices which can trigger deeper instabilities. 
Cornices are big and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing. A large cornice fall could trigger a bigger avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are big and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing. A large cornice fall could trigger a bigger avalanche on the slope below.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges and get up early and hurry if you must travel below them.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges. Travel early.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice failure season, and we continue to get reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can also break much further back than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice failure season, and we continue to get reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can also break much further back than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice failure season, and we continue to get reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can also break much further back than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
West winds will add fragile new growth to the mature cornices that exist throughout the range. These are a fall hazard while traveling on ridges and a significant overheard hazard to travelers below them. Wind, warm temps or sun may cause failures.
Moderate to strong west winds have been rapidly building cornices over the past two days. Minimize your time underneath these and remember that a cornice failure could also trigger the deep persistent slab on the basal facets.
Hot weather means cornice season, and this is the time when large mature cornices begin to fall off and the mountain sheds its snowpack. On ridges stay well away from cornices (they can reach back and get you), and avoid traveling under them.
Hot weather means cornice season, and this is the time when large mature cornices begin to fall off and the mountain sheds its snowpack. On ridges stay well away from cornices (they can reach back and get you), and avoid traveling under them.
There have been a few recent cornice failures mainly associated with the recent wind and snow but as temperatures climb a bit higher than they have been Monday and Tuesday it would be wise to keep these in mind.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. They are a hazard in themselves plus their failure is a large trigger which may initiate large avalanches potentially running full path. Watch what's overhead. 
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer.    A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below.  Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below. Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below. Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Warm alpine temperatures will weaken the large cornices out there. Large loads have the potential to trigger the persistent slab weakness on loaded lee slopes.
These heavy and unstable features can fall unexpectedly triggering deep large avalanches. These are commonly, but not exclusively,  found above east facing slopes at ridge top elevations.
These heavy and unstable features can fall unexpectedly triggering deep large avalanches. These are commonly, but not exclusively, found above east facing slopes at ridge top elevations.
These heavy and unstable features can fall unexpectedly triggering deep large avalanches. With snow and SW winds forecast the significants and impact of these features should not be overlooked.
These heavy and unstable features can fall unexpectedly triggering deep large avalanches.  Pay attention to overhead hazards when selecting your up track  and your descent route.
These heavy and unstable features can fall unexpectedly triggering deep large avalanches.  Daytime heating can increase the potential for their failure.
These heavy features can fall unexpectedly triggering deep large avalanches. Select your route to avoid these features. Probability of cornice failure increases with daytime heating and sun.
Cornices are big, heavy and losing strength this time of year.  Give them the respect they deserve by minimizing exposure time beneath them and staying well back from wind exposed ridge crests.
Cornices are big and will continue to build with the forecasted weather.&nbsp; Minimize your exposure time beneath them and staying well back from wind exposed ridge crests.
Cornices are big.  Minimize your exposure time beneath them and staying well back from wind exposed ridge crests.
Several cornice failures were observed in the past 48hours and some of these did trigger storm slabs on the slopes below up to size 2. 
Several cornice failures were observed in the past 48 hours and some of these did trigger storm slabs on the slopes below up to size 2.
Cornices are large and a hazard by their sheer mass. They can also be a significant trigger to deeper layers if they drop. Several failures were observed in the past 72 hours. Some triggered storm slabs on the slopes below up to size 2.
Cornices are large being a hazard by their sheer mass. They can also trigger deeper layers if failure occurs. Several cornice failures were observed last week. Some initiated storm slabs and a few deeper releases. 
Cornices are large and are a hazard by their sheer mass. They can also trigger deeper layers if failure occurs. Several cornice failures were observed last week - some initiated storm slabs and a few deeper releases.
Cornice falls were observed on steep unskiable terrain on Northerly aspects. Avoid this overhead hazard while travelling since the warmer temperatures may increase the number of cornice failures.
Cornice failures 24hours or older were observed on steep unskiable terrain on Northerly aspects. Avoid this overhead hazard while traveling since the warmer temperatures may increase the number of cornice failures.
Cornice failures 24hours or older were observed on steep unskiable terrain on Northerly aspects. Avoid this overhead hazard while traveling since the warmer temperatures may increase the number of cornice failures.
Cornice failures have been noted on steep unskiable terrain. Avoid this overhead hazard while traveling as warm spring temperatures may increase this potential.
Cornice failures have been noted on steep unskiable terrain particularly on warm days. Avoid this overhead hazard while traveling as they are large and ominous.
Cornice are large and ominous. Give them a wide berth whenever possible. Current winds will continue to build their mass.
Cornice are large and ominous. Give them a wide berth whenever possible.
Natural cornice failures are being observed daily. Many more are waiting their turn to drop in...
First indicators of this problem showing up. Easy enough to avoid but, larger slides, triggered in the deep weaknesses can easily become a significant issue for groups traveling in the valley bottoms or run outs.
First indicators of this problem showing up. Easy enough to avoid but, larger slides, triggered in the deep weaknesses can easily become a significant issue for groups traveling in the valley bottoms or run outs.
First indicators of this problem showing up. Easy enough to avoid but, larger slides, triggered in the deep weaknesses can quickly become a significant issue for groups traveling in the valley bottoms or run outs.
First indicators of this problem showing up. Easy enough to avoid but, larger slides, triggered in the deep weaknesses can quickly become a significant issue for groups traveling in the valley bottoms or run outs.
First indicators of this problem showing up. Easy enough to avoid but, larger slides, triggered in the deep weaknesses can quickly become a significant issue for groups traveling in the valley bottoms or run outs.
First indicators of this problem showing up. Easy enough to avoid but, larger slides, triggered in the deep weaknesses can quickly become a significant issue for groups traveling in the valley bottoms or run outs.
Some cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Some cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Some cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Some cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Increase occurrence of cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Increase occurrence of cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Increase occurrence of cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Increase occurrence of cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Increase occurrence of cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Increase occurrence of cornice failures are being noted. It can act as a large trigger initiating deep weaknesses plus their sheer mass, whether or not it initiates an avalanche, would be like being hit by a car.
Large cornices on lee features some visibility detaching. Those that have released are triggering large avalanches from alpine terrain
Large cornices on lee features some visibility detaching. Those that have released are triggering large avalanches from alpine terrain
Large cornices on lee features with some visibly detached. Those that may release would likely trigger a large avalanche. Give them a wide berth.
Large cornices on lee features with some visibly detached. Those that may release would likely trigger a large avalanche. Give them a wide berth.
Large cornices on lee features with some visibly detached and looking precarious. Those that have released are triggering large avalanches from alpine terrain. Give them a wide berth.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features.&nbsp; Recent cornice failure has triggered large avalanches from alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Recent cornice failure has triggered large avalanches from alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features continue to build with strong SW winds. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent alpine releases have resulted in large slab avalanches.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but is more likely with inputs like solar radiation and wind-loading.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but is more likely with inputs like solar radiation and wind-loading.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but is more likely with inputs like solar radiation and wind-loading.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but is more likely with inputs like solar radiation and wind-loading.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but is more likely with inputs like solar radiation and wind-loading. Some very large cornices out there.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but is more likely with inputs like solar radiation, warm temperatures, and wind-loading. Some very large cornices out there so give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict. Some very large cornices are out there so wise to give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict. Some very large cornices are out there so wise to give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict. Some very large cornices are out there so wise to give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but likelihood increases with sun, warm temperatures, and wind-loading. There are some very large cornices out there. Wise to give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but likelihood increases with sun, warm temperatures, and wind-loading.There are some very large cornices out there. Wise to give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict but likelihood increases with sun, warm temperatures, and wind-loading.There are some very large cornices out there. Wise to give them a wide berth.
Cornice failure is hard to predict.&nbsp; Wise to give them a wide berth.
New snow and wind will increase the likelihood of cornice failure.
Rapid warming in temperature or intense solar will increase the likelihood of cornice failure.
Recent and ongoing strong gusting alpine winds continues to build cornices with evidence of recent failures on Friday
Cornices are growing with fresh snow and strong winds
Cornices are growing with fresh snow additions. Several failures were noted from the past 36hrs triggering slabs below
Cornices are growing with fresh snow additions. Several failures were noted, in most cases triggering a slab below.
Cornices are growing with fresh snow additions. Several failures were noted, in most cases triggering a slab below.
Cornices are growing with fresh snow additions. Several failures were noted, in most cases triggering a slab below.
Cornices continue to grow with fresh snow and wind. Several failures were noted in the past week, in most cases triggering a slab below.
Cornices continue to grow with fresh snow and wind. Several failures were noted in the past week, in most cases triggering a slab below.
Cornices continue to grow with fresh snow and wind. Several failures were noted in the past week, in most cases triggering a slab below.
Cornices continue to grow with fresh snow and wind. Several failures were noted in the past week with some triggering a slab below. Potential for cornice failures increases with sun and warmth.
Large cornices noted in all areas of the bulletin region.
Large cornices in all areas of the bulletin region. These failures are triggering persistent instabilities and the subsequent avalanches are proving large and destructive. Give these features a lot of room.
Large cornices in all areas of the bulletin region. When failing these are triggering persistent instabilities and the subsequent avalanches are proving large and destructive.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported.  They are increasingly likely to fail, providing a trigger for large avalanches.  Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. They are increasingly likely to fail, providing a trigger for large avalanches. Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. They are increasingly likely to fail, especially during periods of strong sun or warming, providing a trigger for large avalanches. Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
Look up lots today and avoid slopes with cornices above them. Cornice failures are expected due to daytime warming or by people traveling along ridges. A section of cornice hurtling down slope is a real concern, it may also trigger slab avalanches.
Look up lots today and avoid slopes with cornices above them. Cornice failures are expected due to daytime warming or by people traveling along ridges. A section of cornice hurtling down slope is a real concern, it may also trigger slab avalanches.
Cornices are large and unsupported. Wide fluctuations in diurnal temperatures is likely increasing their fragility.  Ski tracks on the Sifton Traverse yesterday passed within arms reach of van-sized cornice chunks, with densities of ice.  Yikes!
Cornices are large and unsupported. Wide fluctuations in diurnal temperatures are increasing their fragility.  If the cornice doesn't get you, the resulting avalanche may.  Reports of cornice triggered slides to size 4.5 have been reported!
Cornices are large and unsupported. Wide fluctuations in diurnal temperatures are increasing their fragility and very warm afternoon temps will make them weaker.  Cornice triggered large avalanches are possible. 
Cornices are large and unsupported. Large swings in day/night temperatures increases their fragility. Very warm afternoon temps will make them weaker. Cornice triggered large avalanches are possible.
Cornices are large and unsupported. Large swings in day/night temperatures increases their fragility. Cornice triggered large avalanches are possible.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are more likely to fail with solar warming, and may trigger deeper slabs.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are more likely to fail with solar warming, and may trigger deeper slabs.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and if they fail, may trigger deeper slabs.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and if they fail, may trigger deeper slabs.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and the warm wet new snow. If they fail, they may trigger deeper slabs.
Cornice are large on many ridgelines in the park.  A cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche.  Minimize your exposure to this hazard, especially in the afternoon as temperature rise.
Beware the overhanging cheeseburgers along the ridgetops! If this inversion becomes as strong as forecasted, we may not see alpine temp's drop overnight, creating unstable cornices heating up in the afternoon sun.
Current conditions are ideally suited for increased cornice fall hazard. Be aware that although you may be on a shaded slope the cornice above may be getting baked in the sun.
The cornices have undergone tremendous growth in the past week with all the new snow and winds. These cornices could be the large load to trigger the thick slabs overlying the Feb 10th interface. Expect large avalanches if caused by cornice-fall!
The large cornices adorning ridge-tops are the large, natural trigger that could initiate a very large avalanche. They are obvious overhead hazards to be avoided for the next long while.
Yesterday, a slab 1-1.5 meters deep was observed that was triggered by cornice failure. Large cornices exist along ridges, and are may fail with fluctuating temperatures and sunny periods. These are big triggers that could initiate BIG avalanches.&nbsp;
Yesterday, a slab 1-1.5 meters deep was observed that was triggered by cornice failure. Large cornices exist along ridges, and may fail with fluctuating temperatures and sunny periods. These are heavy triggers that could initiate BIG avalanches.
Large cornices exist along ridges, and may fail with fluctuating temperatures and sunny periods. These are heavy triggers that could initiate BIG avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Cornices have grown from the last storm cycle. Sunshine and the warmer alpine temperatures may cause them to break. Shaded slopes may have cornices in the sun well above you. This hazard is the type of load that can trigger the buried weak layers.
The large cornices adorning the ridge-crests will see lots of sunshine and warming today, potentially destabilizing them and causing them to fall. The mass of these &quot;freight-trains&quot; smacking the slope could be the trigger to start a very large slide.
Cornices are a definite concern, given their size and mass. If they were to fail, they could be the big trigger to initiate an avalanche in the deeper layers.
Cornices may be destabilized by fluctuating temperatures. If they fail, they could be the big trigger to initiate an avalanche in the deeper layers.
Cornices may destabilize by fluctuating temperatures.  If they fail, they could be the big trigger to initiate an avalanche in the deeper layers.
Cornices have grown from the last storm. Strong solar radiation with warming temperatures will mean an increased hazard of cornice fall for today and tomorrow.
Cornices will also feel a little heavier today with sun and warming. Give them a wide berth. A party of 4 nearly went tumbling off Castor Peak's west ridge when they triggered a cornice that they were standing on.
Large cornices still linger along ridge-crests. These beasts have the potential to trigger deeper layers, so give them a healthy dose of respect and steer clear of them.
Manage your groups exposure to the overhead cornice hazard. Remember that even though you may be on a shaded north aspect, if there's a cornice above you on the ridge it will be baking in the sun.
The spring-time cornices are large and looming overhead. They weaken with sunshine and warming temperatures, so plan your day to be away from them as things warm up.
Large cornices throughout the Park will be taking in a good dose of solar radiation today for the first time. Manage your groups exposure to this overhead hazard even on shaded slopes as the cornices above are still in the sun.
Large cornices throughout the Park will be getting more solar radiation today. Manage your groups exposure to this overhead hazard even on shaded slopes as the cornices above are still in the sun.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/photos/a.778767212173270.1073741874.145133538869977/791098590940132/?type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Impressive avalanches </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">have been triggered recently by cornices falling on slopes, some failing to deep basal layers. Minimize exposure to slopes with cornices above even if you are in the shade, as the cornices above are still in the sun.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/photos/a.778767212173270.1073741874.145133538869977/791098590940132/?type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Impressive avalanches </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">have been triggered recently by cornices falling on slopes, some failing to deep basal layers. Minimize exposure to slopes with cornices and use caution while traveling along ridges.
We are expecting more solar radiation today and higher freezing levels. These conditions will weaken the large cornices that loom on ridgetops.
Warm afternoon temps and lots of solar will weaken the large cornices that exist in many areas. Recently, cornice failures have been the primary trigger of slab avalanches.
Warm afternoon temps and lots of solar are causing cornice failures, which is the primary trigger of recent slab avalanches. Even if they don't trigger an avalanche, a car sized block of cornice hurtling downslope is worth avoiding.
Temperatures may be cooling but cornices are still the main problem in Rogers Pass. Recent cornice failures have triggered persistent instabilities buried deep in the snowpack. The resulting avalanches are large with serious destructive potential.
New snow and strong winds at ridgetop have caused the existing cornices to grow even larger. Today they will be weakened by strong solar. Large cornice failures have been observed recently, sometimes triggering very large deep slab avalanches.
Cornices are being stressed by the warm temp's and grew quite large during the last storm. If they drop, they could trigger deeper weak layers and cause large avalanches.
New snow and strong winds have contributed to cornice development. Warm temperatures and periods of sun may be enough to cause cornices to fail today. Cornice failures have potential to trigger persistent slabs on slopes below, with big consequences.
New snow and strong winds have contributed to cornice development. Warm temperatures and periods of sun may be enough to cause cornices to fail today. Cornice failures have potential to trigger persistent slabs on slopes below, with big consequences.
Large cornices have been formed by strong winds and storm snow.  Warm temperatures and continued loading may be enough to cause cornice failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to trigger persistent slabs on slopes below with large consequences.
Recent wind and storm snow has contributed to rapid cornice formation. Cornice fall has the potential to trigger the persistent weak layer resulting in larger avalanches.
Recent wind and storm snow has contributed to rapid cornice formation. Cornice fall can be difficult to predict but is usually related to sudden heating or new loading.&nbsp; Cornice weight could trigger the deep layers resulting in larger avalanches.
The additional storm snow, accompanied by SW winds and mild temp's, has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests.
The additional storm snow, accompanied by SW winds and mild temp's, has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests. A cornice triggered avalanche on Parsons Peak dug down to ice
The additional storm snow, accompanied by SW winds and mild temp's, has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests. A cornice triggered avalanche on Parsons Peak dug down to ice
Additional storm snow accompanied by SW winds has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests and be mindful of overhead hazard when the intense spring sun is shining.
Ripe cornices have been failing over the past several days resulting in some large slides. Avoid exposure to this overhead hazard.
Large cornices exist on many ridges. Rapid changes, from very cold overnight to being beat on by strong solar may cause them to fail. A falling cornice is likely to trigger deeper layers and cause large avalanches.
Large cornices exist on many ridges. Rapid changes, from very cold overnight to being beat on by strong solar may cause them to fail. A falling cornice is likely to trigger deeper layers and cause large avalanches.
Occurrences of cornice failures triggering persistent weak layers are on the rise.  Daytime warming and solar radiation increase the sensitivity of this avalanche problem. Avoid slopes (and run-out zones) that are subject to overhead hazard.
Ripe cornices are sporadically failing triggering persistent weak layers.  Freezing levels are forecast to rise to 2500m keeping cornices touchy today.  Avoid slopes below these overhead hazards.
The late March cornices are large. Keep an eye on them and avoid exposing your party to these looming overhead hazards.
Large cornices are an ongoing concern with warmer temperatures. Even small cornice failures can trigger large avalanches.
Large cornices are an ongoing concern with warmer temperatures and the strong March sunshine. Even small cornice failures can trigger large avalanches.
Large cornices are an ongoing concern with warmer temperatures and the strong March sunshine. Even small cornice failures can trigger large avalanches.
The strong solar will weaken cornices, which are very large on many ridges. Cornice failures are likely triggers for deeply buried weak layers and can trigger large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_2823317B">Solar and warm temps will weaken cornices</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">, which are very large on many ridges. Cornice failures are likely triggers for deeply buried weak layers.&nbsp; There has been a number of near misses recently where people have gotten too close to cornice edges.
Very warm temperatures and strong solar may weaken large cornices that exist along many ridges. Cornice failures are likely triggers for deeply buried weak layers and may trigger very large avalanches.
Very warm temperatures may weaken large cornices that exist along many ridges. Sagging cornices may have thinly-bridged cracks to windward which pose a serious hazard. Cornice failures can trigger deeply buried weak layers leading to large slides.
Very warm temperatures may weaken large cornices that exist along many ridges. Cornice size &amp; extent can is difficult to asses and should be done cautiously giving a wide margin.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Very warm temperatures may weaken large cornices that exist along many ridges. New snow and moderate ridgetop winds will also add fresh growth. Cornice size &amp; extent can is difficult to asses and should be done cautiously giving a wide margin.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Huge cornices along ridges will be weakened by the strong sun today and continued above freezing temps. A chunk of cornice tumbling down-slope is a concern in itself, but cornices failures also provide a heavy trigger and may trigger large avalanches
Huge cornices along ridges will be weakened by the strong sun today and continued above freezing temps. A chunk of cornice tumbling down-slope is a concern in itself, but cornices failures also provide a heavy trigger and may trigger large avalanches
Warm temperatures, moderate to strong southerly winds, and plenty of snow for transport are building large cornices at ridge-top. The fresh cornices will be very fragile and could trigger deep slabs.
The week's worth of warm snow with constant SW winds has built up some very large cornices along ridge-tops. These beasts should be considered fragile and they would be a HUGE trigger to start a large avalanche.
Abundant warm snow with constant SW winds has built up some very large cornices along ridge-tops. These beasts are fragile, HUGE triggers with the potential to start large avalanches. They will become even more fragile with solar warming today.
Lots of snow combined with strong winds rapidly added to cornices. Cornice failures continue to be observed daily, and have been the trigger for many large deep avalanches.
Cornices are very large right now and can fail unpredictably - if this happens persistent weak layers deep in the snowpack can be triggered, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices are very large right now and can fail unpredictably - if this happens persistent weak layers deep in the snowpack can be triggered, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices are very large right now and can fail unpredictably - if this happens persistent weak layers deep in the snowpack can be triggered, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices are very large right now and can fail unpredictably - if this happens persistent weak layers deep in the snowpack can be triggered, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices are very large right now and can fail unpredictably - if this happens persistent weak layers deep in the snowpack can be triggered, resulting in very large avalanches.
The large cornices hanging on the ridge-lines are fragile and they pack a monster punch if they fail on the slopes below. These massive triggers have the potential to trigger deeper layers and cause very large avalanches.
Large cornices hanging along lee ridge lines are fragile and pack a major punch if they fail onto the slopes below. Cornices have potential to trigger deeper weak layers and cause very large avalanches. Solar input will increase chance of failure.
Cornices are large and are failing sporadically and almost daily. These large triggers are capable of triggering persistent weak layers resulting in large slides.
Huge cornices loom at ridgetop and have been failing unpredictably. When they drop they provide large triggers for deep, persistent weak layers. The resulting avalanches have been observed to run well into the valley bottoms.
Large cornices guard the high alpine ridges and are HUGE. If these fail, due to direct sun, human loading, or wind loading, they could dig down into the snowpack and trigger deep persistent slabs. Always keep an eye on the high alpine ridges.
HUGE cornices guard the high alpine ridges and they keep growing. If they fail due to direct sun, human loading, or wind loading, they could trigger deep persistent slabs. Even if they don't, that bus sized chunk trundling down is concern in itself.
Cornices are always unpredictable! However we are seen cornices fail in the HWY corridor and in the back country on a semi regular basis. With minimal natural triggers today, back country enthusiasts would be the likely trigger.
Cornices are always unpredictable! However we are seen cornices fail in the HWY corridor and in the back country on a semi regular basis. With naturals triggers easing, back country enthusiasts would be the likely trigger.
The cornices are as big as they are going to get. Predicting their failure is tricky, but warming, heavy intense loading, or direct sun will weaken them. They have triggered some very large natural avalanches in and near Rogers Pass recently.
The cornices are as big as they are going to get. Predicting their failure is tricky, but warming, heavy intense loading, or direct sun will weaken them. They have triggered some very large natural avalanches in and near Rogers Pass recently.
Cornices have become reactive in the last week. Strong winds, fluctuating temperatures and significant snowfall has contributed to these loitering hazards failing.
Cornices have become reactive in the last week. Strong winds, fluctuating temperatures and significant snowfall has contributed to these loitering hazards failing.
Cornices have become reactive in the last week. Strong winds, fluctuating temperatures, significant snowfall and strong solar radiation has contributed to these loitering hazards failing.
Cornices have been failing steadily over the past week.  Cold temperatures and solar input are contributing to these failures with brittle fractures of the snow as temperatures fluctuate.
Cornices have been failing steadily over the past week. Cold temperatures and solar input are contributing to these failures with brittle fractures of the snow as temperatures fluctuate.
Cornices have been failing over the past week, cold temperatures and solar input are contributing to these failures with brittle fractures of the snow as temperatures fluctuate.
Cornices have been failing over the past week, cold temperatures and solar input are contributing to these failures with brittle fractures of the snow as temperatures fluctuate.
Large cornices are hanging off ridge lines and will weaken with daytime warming and intense solar radiation. Minimize your exposure to these looming hazards.
Cornices are hard to predict and have been sporadically failing in the park triggering avalanches to size 2.5. New snow, wind and temperature increases are a great recipe for cornice triggered avalanches.
Cornices are hard to predict and have been sporadically failing in the park triggering avalanches to size 2.5. New snow, wind and temperature increases are a great recipe for cornice triggered avalanches.
Cornices are hard to predict and have been sporadically failing in the park triggering avalanches to size 2.5. New snow, wind and temperature increases are a great recipe for cornice triggered avalanches.
With the recent NW winds and snow these have grown quickly and are now quite fragile.  Be especially cautious of cornice failures with warm temperatures and sun.
These are large and appear to be quite fragile right now. Consider the loose snow or windslab avalanches these could trigger below them and manage your exposure accordingly. Particular caution as these experience rapid temperature changes Wednesday.
These are large and appear to be quite fragile right now. Consider the windslab avalanches these could trigger below them and manage your exposure accordingly. Watch for sunny periods that may intensify the heating process and cause failure.
With forecast daytime warming and the possibility of strong solar effect with clear skies we may start to see more cornice failures which could trigger recent storm slabs and wind slabs.  Avoid traveling in terrain exposed to cornice failures.
South facing slopes are starting to heat up with daytime warming. We may start to see more cornice failures which could trigger recent or buried wind slabs. Avoid traveling in terrain exposed to cornice failures.
Over the last week warm moist  storms added significantly to already large cornices. One large cornice failure above Forum lake scoured the entire face to the lake. With the expected sunny days in the forecast keep these in mind.
With the recent snow, increasing winds and mild temperatures cornice failures are a greater concern right now.  Avoid exposure to cornice threatened slopes especially with warm daytime temperatures.
With mild temperatures forecast we may see cornice failures over the next several days.  These are large triggers and have the potential to create larger avalanches.&nbsp; Minimize your exposure to slopes with cornice hazard, especially when it is warm.
With warm temperatures and clear skies in the forecast, expect continued  cornice failures. These are large triggers and have the potential to create larger avalanches.  Minimize your exposure especially during rapid warming as the sun comes out.
With warm temperatures, solar heating, or rain to upper elevations cornice failures will occur. These are large triggers and have the potential to create larger avalanches. Minimize your exposure especially during rapid warming.
Warm temperatures and sun will weaken the large cornices that developed from the snow and wind from last week. These could be the large load required to trigger the deeper instabilities in the snowpack and create large avalanches.
With mild temperatures and strong solar radiation any snow near rocks could easily release. The large load created by a falling cornice could trigger the deep persistent slab.
Temperature inversion with warmer air at ridgetop and strong solar radiation will weaken snow in steep rocky areas. A falling cornice could create the large load needed to trigger a deep persistent slab so be conscious of what is overhead.
Given the amount of sun in the forecast and that cornices exist above some of the more sensitive snowpack areas out there right now, keep your mind tuned to your exposure. These big triggers may get the deep persistent slabs moving.
Strong winds have built large cornices on ridgetops that could fail with the warm temperatures and sun exposure. Avoid travelling under exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Strong winds have built large cornices on ridgetops that could fail with the warm temperatures and sun exposure. Recent failures have triggered significant alpine slabs that ran to below treeline elevations.
The recent growth that has developed on the cornices is quite fragile. With heating or continued wind this new growth may fail and would likely trigger windslabs on the loaded slopes below.
The recent growth that has developed on the cornices is quite fragile. Several failures have occurred during this week, some pulling windslabs and others triggering loose activity at lower elevations to run a significant distance overall.
Cornices are large and are susceptible to the powerful solar heating at this time of year. A falling cornice can create a large avalanche on the slope it hits giving them surprising reach in their destructive potential.
Cornices have been growing in size. These may fail at any time, although should be given an especially wide berth when temperatures are warm, and/or snow is being transported by wind.
Cornices have been growing in size. These can fail at any time, but should be given an especially wide berth when temperatures are warm, and/or snow is being transported by wind.
Expect rapidly developing cornice tabs to remain fragile for several days.
Expect ongoing cornice development with warm temperatures and snowfall at the start of the weekend.  These may become brittle as temperatures cool.
Cornices have been growing lately. They may become touchy for a day or two, as they adjust to colder temperatures.
Be cautious as you approach ridges and avoid exposure to run-out zones with cornices above.
Cornices are large and continue to build with warm temps and wind. Incoming rain on Friday may be the trigger that causes cornices to fail. These will have plenty of new snow to entrain and may trigger wind slabs. Be aware of what is above you.
Cornices remain impressively large, and will increase in size and sensitivity with forecast snow, warmth and wind on Thursday.
Cornices growth has continued. Periods of intense solar radiation will increase the chance of these failing naturally. Of course, they are most likely to break if walked upon.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers and result in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
Recent stormy weather has been promoting the growth of large, unstable cornices. Natural cornice falls have also been responsible for a number of recent persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices continue to be reported as large and fragile. Natural cornice falls have been occurring on a regular basis. Due to changing wind directions, give cornices a wide margin of safety.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
Cornices may be weak and have the potential to trigger large avalanches running long distances. Avoid lingering in runout zones below large corniced slopes, and stay well back from corniced ridge lines if traveling above them.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have grown in size with the recent storms and have been reactive to explosives. If released, they could produce large avalanches that run far.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime heating and solar radiation will weaken cornices making them more prone to failure. Natural cornice falls have been observed with this warming trend. Falling cornices may trigger large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers.
Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche. </span><span class="s_E6FD2
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Be especially wary of long runout distances in avalanche paths, and the possibility of mature timber being taken out by a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have triggered very large avalanches recently. Avoid lingering in runout zones below large corniced slopes, and stay well back from corniced ridge lines if traveling above them.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices have grown in size with the recent storms.  If released, they could produce large avalanches that run far.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Daytime heating and solar radiation will weaken cornices making them more prone to failure. Falling cornices may trigger large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
="s_3FE45715">Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of cornice fall.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Heavy snowfall and high winds a week ago formed fragile cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Heavy snowfall and high winds a week ago formed fragile cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Fragile looming cornices exist. They require respect and may surprise you with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around, on and below ridge crests.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below. Stiff cornices can easily pull back into flat terrain at ridgetop if they fail.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the wrong location may have the ability to trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large cornices have formed along ridgelines. Cornices are inherently unstable, unpredictable, and demand respect, especially when the sun is out.
Large fragile cornices are a hazard in themselves, but can also act as a trigger for large avalanches.
Large amounts of new snow and high winds will create tinder cornices sensitive to human triggers.
Large amounts of new snow and high winds will create tender cornices sensitive to human triggers.
Heavy snowfall and and high winds have been building fragile new cornice growth.
Heavy snowfall and and high winds have built fragile new cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below. Know what is lurking above you.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below, especially during periods of warming or sun-exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below, especially during periods of warming or sun-exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large, looming cornices have formed along ridgelines. They need to be given an extra wide berth from above and below. A large cornice collapse in the north of the region may have the ability to trigger a deeply buried weak layer.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers and result in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Recent warm, wet, and windy weather has been contributing to cornice growth. Even a small cornice release has the potential to trigger a slab avalanche below it. Cornices become weak with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming with or without obvious solar.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming. This may occur with or without obvious solar effect. Forecast weather will build fragile new cornice growth.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar radiation.
Cornices may fall off naturally during periods of warm air at higher elevations combined with solar warming.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features.  These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime.  Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
The recent snow and wind have been building cornices on lee features. These cornices are likely weak and may fail at anytime. Cornice failure has the potential to trigger large avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and weak and may pop off with continued growth or during periods of mild sunny weather.
Cornice fall is acting as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. They may fail with additional growth, daytime warming, or solar radiation.
Cornices have grown large and weak and may pop off with continued growth or during periods of mild sunny weather.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. They may fail with additional growth, daytime warming, or solar radiation.
Cornices have grown large and weak and may pop off with continued growth or during periods of mild sunny weather.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. They may fail with additional growth, daytime warming, or solar radiation.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Natural cornice fall can be expected. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Cornices require a wide berth so be aware of your overhead hazards. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Cornice fall may act as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 48hrs and several cornice failures occurred today which triggered slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Natural cornice fall can be expected. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Cornices require a wide berth so be aware of your overhead hazards. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Recent wind and new snow has continued cornice development. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it acts as a trigger for slabs on slopes below.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 72hrs and several cornice failures occurred yesterday which triggered slab avalanches on the slopes below.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which may be teetering on the brink of failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which are teetering on the brink of failure.  Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Natural cornice fall can be expected, especially if the sun comes out. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may become weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may be weak and fail. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large weak cornices have formed on the north through east side of ridge crests, while smaller cornices from recent northwesterly winds are still evident on southern aspects.
Cornices may fail naturally with daytime warming and sunshine this week.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Northerly winds and daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may become weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large looming cornices exist on ridgelines. These cornices may be weak and fail, especially if the sun shines through. The weight of cornice fall could trigger a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Natural cornice fall can be expected, especially if the sun comes out. Cornices have been triggering slab avalanches on slopes below up to size 2.5. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail, especially if the sun comes out. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
New weak cornice growth may fall off naturally, or with light additional loads and/or solar warming.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 3 days and several cornice failures occurred recently which triggered slab avalanches on the slopes below.
The storm has left many large cornices in it's wake on lee slopes, many of which may be teetering on the brink of failure. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 3 days and several cornice failures occurred recently which triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Northerly winds and daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Cornices may fail naturally with daytime warming and sunshine this week. These could potentially trigger a slab on the slope below.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below  Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches.
Cornices have grown significantly in the past 3 days and several cornice failures occurred recently which triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Cornices have grown large and weak in recent storms. Daytime warming could be enough to cause cornices to fail.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below. Stay well back from heavily corniced ridgelines.
Large cornices have formed with recent snow and wind. They may be weak and fail. Cornice fall in itself is dangerous, plus it could trigger slab avalanches on slopes below.
Cornices growth has slowed during the recent period of relatively calm wind conditions. Cornice failures earlier in the week triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Large looming cornices may fail naturally and trigger slabs on slopes below, especially if the sun shines tomorrow afternoon and Saturday.
Cornices growth is likely to accelerate as winds increase over the weekend. Cornice failures earlier in the week triggered slab avalanches up to Size 3 on the slopes below.
Recent cornice growth may not be well bonded and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation. Cornice fall has the potential to initiate large destructive avalanches stepping down to deeply buried weak layers.
Ongoing winds are building cornices that are very touchy with solar heating. Numerous cornice and wind lip failures were noted today.
Cornices are tender and can trigger slabs on slopes below. Give them a wide berth.
Cornices are tender and can trigger slabs on slopes below. Give them a wide berth.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices will become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the March 15th crust.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices will become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the March 15th crust.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
With solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices will become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the March 15th crust.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Large developed cornices loom over slopes. Failure may initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Cornices will likely become weak if the sun is shining. Wind slabs may be found on lee slopes and behind terrain features.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures, cornices may become unstable. There is a chance the weight of a cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger an avalanche on the Mid-March crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large looming cornices exist on most ridgelines. Cornices may become weak under the influence of the sun. They are a hazard in themselves and they could trigger slopes below.
Cornices are large and sagging after the recent warm temperatures. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornice releases of any size may create wet avalanches that run a long way.
Cornices are large and sagging after the recent warm temperatures. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Large cornices at upper elevations will be de-stabilized by high freezing levels and incoming rain. Cornice falls may trigger large wet loose avalanches and potentially trigger slabs from upper north facing start zones.
Elevated freezing levels and incoming rain may destabilize large cornices on upper ridge lines.
Cornices are large and sagging after the recent warm temperatures. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the past week. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornices are large and sagging. Cornice failures have triggered slabs on the underlying slopes in the two weeks. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Cornices are large and sagging. Recent cornice failures have been triggering slabs on the underlying slopes. Be aware of overhead exposure especially during times of intense solar radiation or rain.
Forecast warm temperatures are expected to result in cornices becoming weak and falling naturally. Cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast warm temperatures are expected to result in cornices becoming weak and falling naturally. Cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Deeply buried weak layers may exist near the ground. This is more likely in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may become weak and fall off naturally due to strong solar radiation and forecast warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Deeply buried weak layers may exist near the ground. This is more likely in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fail naturally with the strong solar radiation and warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may release buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornice failure may trigger deeply buried weak layers exist near the ground. This is more likely prominent in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornice failure may trigger deeply buried weak layers exist near the ground. This is more likely prominent in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fail naturally with the strong solar radiation and warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that may trigger buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
A cornice failure could trigger deeply buried weak layers buried near the ground. This is more likely in areas that had a shallow snowpack during the cold arctic outbreak.
Cornices may become weak and fail naturally with the strong solar radiation and warm alpine temperatures. Cornice falls are a large load that could trigger buried persistent weak layers on slopes below, resulting in large and destructive avalanches.
Cornices have probably grown quite large during the last few storms. Strong sunshine and rising temperatures later this week could cause them to start popping off.&nbsp;
Cornices have grown significantly during the last few storms. They could start breaking off during periods of sunshine or with warm temperatures.
Cornices have probably grown quite large during the last few storms. Strong sunshine and rising temperatures later this week could cause them to start popping off.
Cornices may become weak during daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices may become weak during daytime warming.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself, and could act as a trigger for the deeply buries persistent weak layers.
Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself or could act as a trigger for a deeply buried persistent weak layer.
Forecast overnight freezing should strengthen cornices by morning. Daytime warming and/or solar radiation may weaken cornices in the afternoon.
Forecast overnight cooling and dropping freezing levels should help to strengthen cornices by morning. Day time warming may weaken cornices in the afternoon.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable.
With prolonged warm weather, cornices droop and become weak, potentially breaking off at any time.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is able to trigger the deep persistent weak layers, a cornice fall is what might do it.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
="s_3FE45715"> Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Daytime heating makes cornices droop and become unstable. Also, if anything is still able to trigger a deep persistent weak layer, it's a cornice release.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices will likely become unstable with fluctuating temperatures. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but they are also large triggers for deep slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and may have been weakened by recent warming. Strong solar radiation may cause natural cornice falls.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
Not only a hazards in themselves, cornice falls can also act as heavy triggers for persistent slab avalanches on the the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_C9E15120">Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A cornice fall could trigger an avalanche on the slope below. </span><span class="s_C9E15120">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Many ridge-lines are wearing visor like cornices.  These large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many alpine features.</span><span class="s_AA239
Many ridge-lines are wearing visor like cornices.  These large, vulnerable and dangerously heavy chunks of snow hang precariously over many alpine features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_71516F31">Cornices are large and may be fragile. They may also trigger wind slabs on slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are large and may be fragile.&nbsp; Falling cornices may trigger wind slabs on slopes below.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally or be triggered by continued loading from new snow and wind.
New cornice growth may be extensive and not well bonded to existing cornices. Stay well back from corniced ridges.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally or be triggered by continued loading from new snow and wind.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally or be triggered by traveling nearby. Avoid traveling near or on slopes beneath cornices.
Wind combined with loose snow available for transport may have developed new fragile cornice growth.
New cornice growth may fragile and easily triggered by traveling nearby.
Cornices are becoming large and may fail naturally or under the weight of a person or snowmobile.&nbsp;
Cornices are becoming large and may fail naturally or under the weight of a person or snowmobile.&nbsp;
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
Recent storms have formed very large and unsupported cornices, and at least one person has taken an unexpected ride. Use extra caution around ridge crests in the alpine.
New cornice growth may be weak and fall off naturally. Avoid traveling beneath cornices.
Cornices are huge and weak. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices are huge and will become weakened by forecast warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
With the forecast freezing levels, it is highly likely we will see cornice failures, particularly at alpine ridge and treeline ridge features on northeast aspects.
Cornices are huge and will become weakened by forecast warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices are sagging due to the recent heat. As temperatures climb Wednesday and/or solar radiation is significant, cornice failures may occur. Cornices failures could also trigger avalanches on the slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are huge and have become weakened by recent warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests. </span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are huge and have become weakened by recent warming and solar radiation. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Cornices have sagged under the recent heat. While cooler temps on Thursday should reduce the likelihood of cornice failures, but be aware of your exposure to these hazards.
Cornices have been reported to be large, and may release naturally from continued loading from new snow and wind, or during periods of above freezing temperatures and/or strong solar radiation.
Cornices have been reported to be very large and may release naturally from continued loading or from solar radiation if the sun appears.
Cornices continue to grow and may fail naturally, especially during sunny periods and with rising temperatures.
Cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally or under light loads, especially during sunny breaks and with rising temperatures.&nbsp;
Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. There was a report of a natural cornice failure that triggered a size 1.5 slab avalanche on Saturday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally, especially during periods of rapid growth or when the sun pokes out.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices should continue to grow with mild temperatures, steady ridge winds, and light snowfalls. They could fail naturally or under light loads. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Large and unstable cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally. A cornice fall could also become a trigger for a larger avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large and unstable cornices continue to grow and could fail naturally. A cornice fall could also become a trigger for a larger avalanche on the slope below
Recent stormy weather has encouraged cornice growth. Large and fragile cornices may be destructive by themselves, but they may also act as a trigger for a large avalanche on the slope below.
Recent storm activity has encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent storm activity has encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices may be large and fragile. Cornice growth continues with each pulse of new snow and wind. Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
Recent stormy weather has encouraged cornice growth. Large and fragile cornices may be destructive by themselves, but they may also act as a trigger for a large avalanche on the slope below.
Recent storms have encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Recent storms have encouraged ongoing cornice development. Large cornice collapses may be destructive by themselves, and could act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Cornice growth continues with each pulse of new snow and wind. Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls. </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_7D940460">Recent storm snow combined with strong wind are building large and potentially dangerous cornices&nbsp; A cornice failure might affect the slope below and trigger a large and destructive avalanche.
Recent storm snow combined with strong winds have built large and potentially dangerous cornices .  A cornice failure might affect the slope below and trigger a large and destructive avalanche.
Recent storms have encouraged cornice development. Large and unstable cornices may be destructive by themselves, but could also act as a trigger for an avalanche on the slope below.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Natural cornice falls may trigger storm slab avalanches on the slopes below. Periods of strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Cornice are growing large and menacing. With warming temperatures they will become more fragile. A cornice failure could produce enough mass to trigger deeply buried instabilities and create a large, destructive avalanche.
Wind that accompanied the recent storms have grown cornices large and potentially unstable
Cornices have grown large and fragile with the new snow and wind. Solar input can make them easily reactive.
Cornices have grown large in the past week and may become fragile with daytime heating.&nbsp; Keep them at a wide and respectful distance.
Cornices are still worth keeping on the radar.&nbsp; A large cornice dropping onto the slope below could trigger a large and destructive avalanche.
Cornices continue to grow with wind transported snow.&nbsp; Use great caution traveling near, or under cornices.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices may become weak with daytime heating.  Give them a wide berth.
Cornices have grown large and ripe. Use extra caution during daytime heating and avoid being under or around them
Cornices are growing large and fragile.&nbsp; Use great care traveling under or near them.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridgecrests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels in the next 2 days may make this problem worse.
Cornices are large and fragile, and with the warm temperatures may be easily triggered.
Cornices are becoming large and fragile with warming temperatures. A cornice failure might trigger deeply burried instabilities and produce a large and destructive avalanche.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large and fragile cornices are will likely continue to fall of ridge crests with sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornice growth continues.&nbsp; Use caution around, under, and near cornices.
Cornices are large and fragile in the region. Daytime warming with high freezing levels will only make them more prone to collapse.
Rising freezing levels and strong solar input can make large cornices weak, use great caution in areas that may be affected by potential cornice failure.
="s_3FE45715">Large, recently fragile cornices should gain strength over the weekend but may become weak with afternoon warming and sun. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large, recently fragile cornices should gain strength over the weekend but may become weak with afternoon warming and sun. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices could become weak during afternoon sunny breaks. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices should gain some strength under cooler and cloudier conditions on Sunday; however, continue to treat them with respect and avoid exposing yourself to this somewhat unpredictable hazard.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests and watch your overhead hazard especially with warming forecast for Saturday afternoon.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests and watch your overhead hazard, especially with warming forecast for Saturday afternoon.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
New cornice growth is large and may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
Large new cornice growth may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridge crests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridge crests, and watch your overhead hazard.
We should see some pretty significant cornice growth during this next storm. It could be enough to have large chunks pop off naturally, potentially triggering deep wind slabs below. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We should see some pretty significant cornice growth during this next storm. It could be enough to have large chunks pop off naturally, potentially triggering deep wind slabs below. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail during stormy periods or during brief sunny breaks.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
With the warm temperatures and winds, cornices will be tender and prone to failure for the remainder of the weekend.
Continued mild day time temperatures and continued winds will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Mild day time temperatures and continued winds will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Cornices are large and fragile, avoid lingering under overhead hazard or venturing close to ridge edges.
Cornices are large and fragile, avoid overhead hazard and venturing to close to ridge crests.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Rapid new cornice growth may be fragile and fall off naturally.
Cornices are large and fragile. Rapid new cornice growth may release naturally or be easily triggered by travelling near ridges.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices are large and may be fragile due to new growth. Daytime warming and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices may continue to release naturally due to daytime warming and strong solar radiation.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Cornices have been reported to be large and fragile. Expect natural cornice falls during periods of strong solar radiation.
Cornices are large and fragile, and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider or a bit of strong sun could easily induce natural collapse.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are likely teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider or a bit of strong sun could easily induce natural collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider, rising temperatures or direct sun could easily induce collapse.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.  The weight of an approaching rider, rising temperatures or direct sun could easily induce collapse.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices have formed on high ridge features in many places. These cornices present a real danger to skiers and riders.  As temperatures warm up, cornices become weak and may fail, potentially triggering a large, destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed on high ridge features in many places. These cornices present a real danger to skiers and riders. As temperatures warm up, cornices become weak and may fail, potentially triggering a large, destructive avalanche.
Cornices are now quite large in the region and may be sensitive to loading by a rider or machine
Cornices and run-outs below cornices should still be treated with great respect and caution.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.  The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger deeply buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger persistent weak layers on slopes below.
Cornices may be very large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger buried persistent weak layers on the slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
Warm temperatures weaken cornices,..and it is definitely warm these days!
Cornices may be very large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger deep persistent weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornice failures produce enormous loads on the slopes below, potentially triggering deeply buried week layers.
Large cornices threaten alpine slopes.
Large cornices are threatening many slopes.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Forecast snow and wind may trigger weak cornice structures. Avoid slopes beneath cornices.
Forecast snow and wind may add a new load to large and fragile cornices. Avoid slopes below cornices, and corniced entrances to chutes.
Large cornices may be triggered from new loading by wind and snow, or by daytime heating.
Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
Large cornices are threatening many slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715"> Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_EB2EB
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Cornices are an ongoing concern and should be treated with respect. Failing cornices have potential to trigger stubborn persistent weaknesses.
Cornices are an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Natural cornice failures are happening now. With warming temperatures, cornices will become weak and may fail. You definitely don't want to be under or on top of one of them when it fails !
Natural cornice falls are an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Cornices remain an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Stormy weather will promote ongoing cornice development. Large fragile cornices currently threaten many slopes, and could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather will promote ongoing cornice development. Large fragile cornices currently threaten many slopes, and could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Cornices are large and weak and could fail easily during periods of sun and from daytime warming.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply lurking persistent weak layers.
Cornices continue to grow and will become weak and potentially quite dangerous with warming temperatures.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon.  They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon.&nbsp; They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Cornices may release naturally during periods of strong solar radiation and very warm daytime temperatures.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and could trigger large avalanches on slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large overhanging cornices threaten to trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and warm daytime temperatures Sunday are very likely to result in natural cornice failure. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could wake up a persistent weak layer and trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue.  You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue.  You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue. You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue. You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could wake up a persistent weak layer and trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather will encourage new cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
Stormy weather will encourage new cornice growth, and newly formed cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will encourage ongoing cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and wind will encourage ongoing cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. </span><span class="s_AA239
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715"> This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.&nbsp;
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. A large cornice fall may be the trigger required to initiate destructive persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. A large cornice fall may be the trigger required to initiate destructive persistent slab avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day thanks to soaring temperatures and strong sunshine.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Lingering cornices are expected to be weak and may be easily human-triggered. Natural cornice release may occur during storm loading. They can be destructive by themselves, and could become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Slight cooling and a bit of cloud should reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls; however, I would continue to tread cautiously around large overhanging beasts.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Cornices are very large and unstable due to recent loading and high humidity. Natural and human triggering is likely
The cornices are very large and touchy with recent high humidity and winds. Avoid lee slopes beneath them.
Many large cornices loom overhead in the region.  Be mindful of  overhead hazards, especially during strong solar periods or during/after recent snowfalls and wind loading.
Friday afternoon is expected to be hot, and this means cornices will weaken and potentially fall off. Don't travel under except early in the morning, and if you must then spread out and get it over with quickly.
Warm temperatures over the weekend combined with moderate west winds and some light precipitation could result in increased cornice failures. Minimize your exposure to cornices and the slopes below them as the day heats up.
Warm temperatures over the weekend combined with moderate west winds and some light precipitation could result in increased cornice failures. Minimize your exposure to cornices and the slopes below them as the day heats up.
Warm temperatures over the weekend combined with moderate west winds and some light precipitation could result in increased cornice failures. Minimize your exposure to cornices.
Large cornices on lee aspects are very fragile. Pay attention to what is above you.
Spring is cornice season - meaning that they are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail. If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large, and warm temperatures make them weak. Ensure you give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below.&nbsp; If you need to travel under cornices - move quickly.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
Cornices are large. Give them a wide berth on ridge crests, as they can pull back a long way when they fail and may trigger avalanches below. If you need to travel under cornices, move quickly and think twice if there is significant heating.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges and get up early and hurry if you must travel below them.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges. Travel early.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
April is cornice season, and we are getting regular reports of cornices failing and triggering deep slabs. Mature cornices can propagate much further than you expect, so give them a wide margin when traveling on ridges.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. They are a hazard in themselves plus their failure is a large trigger which may initiate large avalanches potentially running full path. Watch what's overhead. 
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer.    A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below.  Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below. Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below. Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Large cornices on lee features some visibility detaching. Those that have released are triggering large avalanches from alpine terrain
Large cornices on lee features some visibility detaching. Those that have released are triggering large avalanches from alpine terrain
Large cornices on lee features with some visibly detached. Those that may release would likely trigger a large avalanche. Give them a wide berth.
Large cornices on lee features with some visibly detached. Those that may release would likely trigger a large avalanche. Give them a wide berth.
Large cornices on lee features with some visibly detached and looking precarious. Those that have released are triggering large avalanches from alpine terrain. Give them a wide berth.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent cornice failures have been generally small (a few tons or so;) but are consistently triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches in alpine terrain.
Large cornices on ridge top lee features continue to build with strong SW winds. Their sheer mass is a problem. Recent alpine releases have resulted in large slab avalanches.
Large cornices in all areas of the bulletin region. When failing these are triggering persistent instabilities and the subsequent avalanches are proving large and destructive.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported.  They are increasingly likely to fail, providing a trigger for large avalanches.  Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. They are increasingly likely to fail, providing a trigger for large avalanches. Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. They are increasingly likely to fail, especially during periods of strong sun or warming, providing a trigger for large avalanches. Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and if they fail, may trigger deeper slabs.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and the warm wet new snow. If they fail, they may trigger deeper slabs.
The additional storm snow, accompanied by SW winds and mild temp's, has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests. A cornice triggered avalanche on Parsons Peak dug down to ice
The additional storm snow, accompanied by SW winds and mild temp's, has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests. A cornice triggered avalanche on Parsons Peak dug down to ice
Additional storm snow accompanied by SW winds has allowed cornices to grow and become fragile. Limit your exposure to these overhanging beasts along the ridge crests and be mindful of overhead hazard when the intense spring sun is shining.
Ripe cornices have been failing over the past several days resulting in some large slides. Avoid exposure to this overhead hazard.
Huge cornices along ridges will be weakened by the strong sun today and continued above freezing temps. A chunk of cornice tumbling down-slope is a concern in itself, but cornices failures also provide a heavy trigger and may trigger large avalanches
Huge cornices along ridges will be weakened by the strong sun today and continued above freezing temps. A chunk of cornice tumbling down-slope is a concern in itself, but cornices failures also provide a heavy trigger and may trigger large avalanches
With the recent NW winds and snow these have grown quickly and are now quite fragile.  Be especially cautious of cornice failures with warm temperatures and sun.
With forecast daytime warming and the possibility of strong solar effect with clear skies we may start to see more cornice failures which could trigger recent storm slabs and wind slabs.  Avoid traveling in terrain exposed to cornice failures.
South facing slopes are starting to heat up with daytime warming. We may start to see more cornice failures which could trigger recent or buried wind slabs. Avoid traveling in terrain exposed to cornice failures.
With the recent snow, increasing winds and mild temperatures cornice failures are a greater concern right now.  Avoid exposure to cornice threatened slopes especially with warm daytime temperatures.
Warm temperatures and sun will weaken the large cornices that developed from the snow and wind from last week. These could be the large load required to trigger the deeper instabilities in the snowpack and create large avalanches.
With mild temperatures and strong solar radiation any snow near rocks could easily release. The large load created by a falling cornice could trigger the deep persistent slab.
Temperature inversion with warmer air at ridgetop and strong solar radiation will weaken snow in steep rocky areas. A falling cornice could create the large load needed to trigger a deep persistent slab so be conscious of what is overhead.
Strong winds have built large cornices on ridgetops that could fail with the warm temperatures and sun exposure. Recent failures have triggered significant alpine slabs that ran to below treeline elevations.
The recent growth that has developed on the cornices is quite fragile. With heating or continued wind this new growth may fail and would likely trigger windslabs on the loaded slopes below.
The recent growth that has developed on the cornices is quite fragile. Several failures have occurred during this week, some pulling windslabs and others triggering loose activity at lower elevations to run a significant distance overall.
Cornices are large and are susceptible to the powerful solar heating at this time of year. A falling cornice can create a large avalanche on the slope it hits giving them surprising reach in their destructive potential.
Cornices have been growing in size. These may fail at any time, although should be given an especially wide berth when temperatures are warm, and/or snow is being transported by wind.
Cornices have been growing in size. These can fail at any time, but should be given an especially wide berth when temperatures are warm, and/or snow is being transported by wind.
Expect rapidly developing cornice tabs to remain fragile for several days.
Expect ongoing cornice development with warm temperatures and snowfall at the start of the weekend.  These may become brittle as temperatures cool.
Cornices have been growing lately. They may become touchy for a day or two, as they adjust to colder temperatures.
Cornices are large and continue to build with warm temps and wind. Incoming rain on Friday may be the trigger that causes cornices to fail. These will have plenty of new snow to entrain and may trigger wind slabs. Be aware of what is above you.
Cornices remain impressively large, and will increase in size and sensitivity with forecast snow, warmth and wind on Thursday.
Cornices growth has continued. Periods of intense solar radiation will increase the chance of these failing naturally. Of course, they are most likely to break if walked upon.
New snow and wind has fueled significant cornice growth.  The right chunk of falling cornice has the potential to kick off a wind slab avalanche.