Good day, this is Sue Burak with the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
   with an updated advisory posted on February 25, 2008. 
   MOUNTAIN WEATHER
   Clear skies and light winds are a welcome change today from the storms
   of the last 4 days. Daytime highs will reach the mid to possibly upper
   30's today above 9,000 ft. Expect to see 40 degrees in the Mammoth and
   Aspendell area by mid week. Lows will be in the teens and low 20's
   tonight with a chance of fog developing around Mono Lake and Crowley
   Lake tonight.

   SNOWPACK AND AVALANCHE DISCUSSION

   Observer reports from June Mountain, Rock Creek Lodge, Mammoth Mountain
   and Tom's Place all report the same thing -lots of natural avalanche
   activity in the backcountry. Substantial amounts of avalanche debris
   reported in the Negatives, McGee Mountain and Table Mountain. Two to
   four foot crowns were released by explosives at Mammoth Mountain this
   morning.

   The presence of widespread avalanche activity is a very good indicator
   the avalanche danger rating is now CONSIDERABLE and the peak danger has
   passed with the exiting storm. There is still CONSIDERABLE avalanche
   danger on steep wind loaded slopes. The slopes will primarily be on
   north facing aspects greater than 35 degrees. Human triggered slides
   are probable. Visit the beacon basin for a few minutes of practice
   before heading out into steep terrain today and tomorrow.

   BOTTOM LINE
   The presence of widespread avalanche activity is a very good indicator
   the avalanche danger rating is now CONSIDERABLE and the peak danger has
   passed with the exiting storm. There is still CONSIDERABLE avalanche
   danger on steep wind loaded slopes. The slopes will primarily be on
   north facing aspects greater than 35 degrees. Human triggered slides
   are probable. Visit the beacon basin for a few minutes of practice
   before heading out into steep terrain today and tomorrow.

   Please note that the avalanche danger rating in this advisory expires
   in 24 hours. This advisory is our best interpretation of snow pack
   conditions and NWS forecasts issued today. Backcountry travelers should
   be aware that elevation and geographic distinctions are approximate and
   that a transition zone exists between upper and lower elevations.

   Avalanches do not happen by accident and most human involvement is a
   matter of choice not chance. Most avalanche accidents are caused by
   slab avalanches that are triggered by the victim of member of the
   victim's party. Even small slides can be dangerous. Always practice
   route finding skills and carry avalanche rescue gear. Remember that
   avalanche danger ratings are only general guidelines. Distinctions
   between geographic areas, elevations, slope aspects and slope angles
   should be made.