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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik for
Friday, March 17, 2017

The avalanche danger starts out LOW this morning and may increase to MODERATE during the day with daytime heating. Natural wet avalanches are possible later today and cornices may also break off naturally. Avoid large steep slopes later in the day as the snow becomes really wet.

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Temperatures were slightly cooler on Thursday than on Wednesday. They did remain fairly warm overnight with most stations remaining above freezing. Despite this, the snow surface should be frozen up solid this morning.

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