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4/22/23:The 2022-2023 Forecasting season has come

4/22/23:The 2022-2023 Forecasting season has come to a close. Avalanche activity may continue to occur this spring. Expect wet snow instabilities on warm days. Cornice failure is always unpredictable and the snowpack can change rapidly in the spring. Late spring storms can bring about wind and storm slab problems.

Thank you to everyone who supported the avalanche center this season, we appreciate your support! From those that submitted observations, volunteered their time, or made a financial donation or the businesses and sponsors that help support the program. Thank you for another great season!

Read our summary of springtime avalanche hazards on bridgeportavalanchecenter.org, use the local remote weather stations, and the observations tab to inform yourself of snowpack conditions. For an overview of the most common springtime avalanche concerns, please read the full spring avalanche statement.

The BWRA will remain open to motorized use until Sunday, April 30th.

We'll start issuing condition reports again in the fall of 2023. See you then!!
-Joe, Julian, Nick, and Sammy

4.21.23 - The season is winding down here at the B

4.21.23 - The season is winding down here at the Bridgeport Avalanche Center...

-Our last forecast will be this Saturday the 22nd.
-The BWRA will close to motorized use Sunday, April 30th, in accordance with BWRA management plan.
-CalTrans will begin clearing HWY 108, be mindful of their heavy equipment and park respectfully in order for them to continue clearing the road.

A special thanks to all those who have helped support the Bridgeport Avalanche Center by volunteering their time, submitting an observation or a financial donation.

Field Observation 4/19/23: Firm and fast ski condi

Field Observation 4/19/23: Firm and fast ski conditions were the story of the day. Ski crampons were essential!! Full observation on bridgeportavalanchecenter.org.
Link in the bio.

4/18/23 The Bottom Line: New snow and wind will in

4/18/23 The Bottom Line: New snow and wind will increase the avalanche danger today, Wind drifted snow will create instability concerns throughout the area today. Take caution when traveling in leeward areas, gullies, and other wind deposition zones to help avoid fresh wind slab formations. Human triggered avalanches are Likely

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