Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on steep wind drifted slopes and human triggered avalanches are possible.
Out of the wind zone the avalanche danger is generally LOW this weekend.
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Weather and SnowThe winter that wasn't. The big California storm blew apart before reaching the Skyline and we've been robbed! Just a trace to an inch of snow fell overnight. Temperatures are in the upper 20's and southwest winds are blowing 10-25 mph along the high peaks. There's really not that much snow on the Skyline and riding and turning options are limited to rock-free grassy meadows and roads.
Recent AvalanchesNo avalanche activity to report.
You'd really have to go out of your way to trigger an avalanche today, but the Skyline is a big place and I bet a fresh wind drift or two lurks in steep, upper elevation terrain facing the north half of the compass.
Remember- there's not much snow and triggering a slide will immediately ruin your day, taking you for a nasty ride through rocks and stumps barely hidden underneath the shallow snowpack, resulting in a season ending injury.
A few scattered snow showers are still on tap for the region, but I think the main event went by us with little fanfare. Southwest winds will relax as the day progresses and skies should begin to clear. Temperatures climb into the low 30's and overnight lows dip into the upper teens and low 20's. Not much change in the overall weather pattern. Two weak systems are slated to slide through the region.... one midweek, the other next weekend.
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The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
I will update this advisory by 7:00 AM Saturday Dec. 20, 2014.
