Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains
Friday morning, January 1, 2016
The avalanche danger remains MODERATE on slopes over 35 degrees in steepness that face west, north and east which did not avalanche during last week's natural cycle. It is more pronounced in the higher terrain that faces north through east. Chances of triggering an avalanche are low but if you do, it could be a dangerous situation. Avoid stopping below steep slopes and only put one person on a slope at a time.
Weather and Snow
The Skyline picked up 4 to 6" from Monday through Thursday. East winds picked up late yesterday and overnight and will have done quite a bit of damage along the higher terrain.
I was out in the backcountry on Thursday viewing numerous natural avalanches that ran last week. Check out what I was finding HERE.
Recent Avalanches
Here's just one of the large avalanches that released naturally last week. Upper Seeley Creek, north bowl:
Persistent Weak Layer
Description
There are still slopes out there which didn't release last week that should be avoided. There's still a chance that a person could trigger a dangerous avalanche in the upper elevation terrain. Riding on or below slopes that avalanched last week is a much safer bet.
Additional Information
General Announcements
We will publish full detailed advisories Saturday and Sunday mornings by 7am. We will also be publishing basic avalanche danger ratings & info during the week.
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