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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik on
Thursday morning, March 27, 2025
The majority of the terrain on the Manti Skyline has a LOW to MODERATE danger rating and human triggered avalanches are not very likely.
A CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger still exists in very steep upper elevation terrain that faces north, northeast and east where there is still a slim chance that a person could trigger a deep and dangerous avalanche.
Avoidance is key as there is no sure way to determine which slopes are stable and which are not.
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Weather and Snow
Current Conditions: Temperatures on Wednesday got well into the 50s. A minor system moved through in the afternoon that really didn't amount to much. Wind has been generally light from the southwest. Snow conditions are what you'd expect in the Spring. You'll have stiff crusts in the morning softening during the day getting saturated and sloppy by late in the day.
Mountain Weather: We'll have partly cloudy skies today with temperatures again into the 50s. Wind from the southwest starts out light in speed and increases this afternoon. It could get pretty strong. The weather looks unsettled with clouds and a slight cooling trend into next week. It doesn't look like we'll see any significant snow through the weekend.
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Avalanche Problem #1
Persistent Weak Layer
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There is still a small chance of triggering a deep and dangerous avalanche today. Unfortunately, the most likely places to do this are the exact places we often find ourselves at this time of the season: upper elevation north through east facing steep terrain.
The majority of the slopes will stay in place. Some will release if provoked. You will not see any signs of danger. The snowpack will feel stable and "bomber". There is no way to tell which slopes will stay in place and which ones might release if you get onto them. All you can do is avoid that terrain. Or roll the dice.
Avalanche Problem #2
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The second thing to consider is wet snow activity. This generally does not pose much threat to people on the Skyline but here's what to consider:
  • When the snow gets REALLY wet and saturated, it can become unstable and start producing natural avalanches on very steep slopes.
  • People can also initiate avalanches when the snow gets really sloppy.
  • Simply avoid being on or below steep slopes later on in the day when the snow gets sloppy wet.
One main reason this isn't a huge threat to people is that often, travel conditions on skis, snowmobiles, and snowshoes are terrible when the snow gets that wet and sloppy and people usually aren't in avalanche terrain then anyway.
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