Most terrain has a LOW avalanche danger this weekend.
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Weather and SnowA storm system slid through the region overnight, delivering a much needed inch or two of new snow. Temperatures are in the low to mid 20's and winds are southwesterly, blowing 10-20 mph along the summit. Man... it's been pretty underwhelming out there the past few weeks, but a little snow will go a long way to improve spirits and help soften old tracks. However, the big picture is a little bit of a buzz-kill as overall coverage remains pretty boney.
Recent AvalanchesNo new avalanche activity to report
The snowpack is generally stable, but here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
A storm dives to our south and I think an additional couple of inches of snow is all we'll see as a result. Temperatures climb into the low 30's and winds should remain pretty well behaved.... in the mid to upper 20's along the high peaks. Maybe a snow shower or two overnight before skies begin to clear on Sunday. Looks like more storms on tap for the upcoming week. No huge snow totals, but enough to freshen things up.
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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.
This advisory will be updated by 7:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 2015 or sooner if conditions warrant.
