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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik on
Saturday morning, December 6, 2025

The overall avalanche danger remains fairly LOW however there is a pockety MODERATE avalanche danger along the east facing high elevation terrain. Wind drifted snow is the main concern here. Sensitive pockets may be forming during the day. These will be small and not all that dangerous but be aware of them.

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Weather and Snow
Current Conditions: The wind has cranked up and we're getting some snow. We are seeing gusts into the 50s along the high peaks. It looks like a few inches of snow accumulated overnight but it's hard to tell because the wind is really stirring things up. The new snow is dense. Temperatures are quite mild and have been increasing overnight. They are in the upper 20s at most locations.
Mountain Weather: Wind and snow is in the forecast today. The wind direction should shift around and blow from the northwest. It'll probably stay fairly breezy through the day. Anticipate periods of snow. The snow will be fairly dense. This is not a great storm for us and I think we'll be lucky if we end up with 6 inches of new snow. Temperatures should cool slightly but will remain in the mid 20s. The rain/snow line is up around 7000 to 7500 feet and will stay in that range today, perhaps dropping a bit later on. The storm clears out Sunday and we might see the sun poke through. We'll see periods of clouds through the work week with no real chance for snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
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Wind drifted snow is what you'll want to look out for today. If for some odd reason you end up prowling along the high elevation ridgelines, be aware that sensitive drifts are most likely forming on the east facing terrain just below the ridges. These are always the most sensitive while they form and directly afterward. Simply avoid cornices and any thick, pillowy looking drifts and you'll stay safe today.

General Announcements
This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.