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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik for
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on the north facing slopes steeper than about 35˚ above about 9200'. Human triggered avalanches are likely in this terrain. Outside of this terrain, the avalanche danger is generally LOW. For now, it is wise to avoid all steep north facing slopes.

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Weather and Snow

Avalanche conditions on Christmas Day were more sensitive than I anticipated and I have increased the avalanche danger slightly to CONSIDERABLE on the high north facing slopes. The new higher density snow along with fairly strong wind has now created a slab (stiff layer of snow) over the old weak sugar snow.

There is hardly enough snow to ride a machine yet. Travel on skis can be done cautiously.

CLICK HERE FOR AN OBSERVATION IN UPPER HUNTINGTON CANYON

Recent Avalanches

My partner and I checked out a natural avalanche on the Wedding Ring Ridge that was about 12" deep. CLICK FOR DETAILS

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