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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Backcountry Avalanche Warning
Forest Service Mount Washington Avalanche Center, Gorham NH
Relayed by National Weather Service Gray ME
520 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024

The following message is transmitted at the request of the Forest
Service Mount Washington Avalanche Center, Gorham NH.

The US Forest Service Mount Washington Avalanche Center has issued
a backcountry avalanche warning. This avalanche warning does not 
apply to operating ski areas. 

* WHAT...A significant winter storm, bringing the possibility of 2
  to 3 ft of snow and strong wind to the higher summits in the
  Presidential Range, will create dangerous avalanche conditions.
  Travel in or near avalanche terrain is not recommended.

* WHERE...The Presidential Range avalanche forecast area,
  including steep, open terrain in the mountains that are bounded
  by US Rt 2, US Rt 302, and NH Rt 16. This includes hiking 
  trails that traverse across steep terrain like Summer Lion Head 
  trail. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside 
  the coverage area where steep, open terrain exists that has 
  collected wind drifted snow.

* WHEN...In effect from Thu 04:00 EDT to Fri 04:00 EDT.

* IMPACTS...Natural and human-triggered avalanches that are large
  enough to bury multiple people, snap trees, and destroy
  structures are very likely to occur. These large avalanches may
  run far down their historic paths into the areas that are
  typically considered safe zones.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
As the storm develops, expect rapidly changing and dangerous
conditions, Strong winds and heavy snow will limit visibility with
whiteout conditions expected. Heavy precipitation with 1-2 inches
of snow falling per hour is forecast. Avalanche warnings are
issued for a 24 hour period, with continued snowfall and 
changing winds into Friday it is likely another warning may be 
issued. Travel in or near avalanche terrain is not recommended.

Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Consult the current avalanche advisory at
www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org for more detailed
information.

$$

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