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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik for
Monday, November 30, 2015

The avalanche danger in most areas is LOW today. An increase in wind along the higher terrain may drift snow into some sensitive pillows. Be aware of any fresh drifts along the upper ridges mostly on east facing steep slopes.

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Thin snow cover does not allow for much travel off of the Forest Service roads at this time. Hidden rocks and stumps pose the greatest threat in the backcountry right now. Keep in mind that the wind may drift the new snow into some wind slabs that may release if provoked.

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