Danger Level
|
Avalanche Probability and Avalanche Trigger |
Recommended Action in the Backcountry |
| ...What... |
...Why... |
...What To Do... |
| LOW |
Natural avalanches very unlikely. Human triggered avalanches unlikely. |
Travel is generally safe. Normal caution advised. |
| MODERATE |
Natural avalanches unlikely. Human triggered avalanches possible. |
Use caution in steeper terrain on certain aspects |
| HIGH |
Natural and human triggered avalanches likely. |
Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. |
| EXTREME |
Widespread natural or human triggered avalanches certain. |
Travel in avalanche terrain should be avoided and confined to low angle terrain, well away from avalanche path runouts. |
