Loose snow avalanches are usually why Lakeside is closed on a sunny day. |
For a definition of a loose snow avalanche click here: Loose snow avalanche
The Lakeside Avalanche Closure has taken away numerous peoples skiing privileges over the years, it was closed yesterday, wind distributed snow from the NE winds, warm temperatures cause loose snow avalanches to start up high in the rocks and entrain the new snow, usually travelling over the traverse. There not large avalanches, but they certainly could knock you off the traverse and hurt you.
Remember if the sign line says closed stay out or loose your skiing privileges.
For the up to date Avalanche Advisory click here: Avalanche Advisory
Here is a link to the latest Avalanche Fatality in North America: Colorado Avalanche