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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik on
Thursday morning, December 21, 2023
The avalanche danger on the Skyline remains LOW. Human triggered avalanches are unlikely at this time.
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Weather and Snow
Current Conditions: A minor weather disturbance moved through on Wednesday but didn't add any new snow. Conditions remain the same. The surface varies from place to place with sun crusts, wind crusts, and loose sugary snow. Overnight low temperatures were lower than the last few nights with most stations in the mid 20s. The wind remains calm to light in speed from the southwest.
Mountain Weather: It looks like a pretty nice day is in store today with partly cloudy skies, high temperatures in the mid 30s and light wind from the southwest. Friday looks similar with perhaps a few more clouds. A weak storm system moves through on Saturday bringing only a couple of inches of snow, maybe. The long term continues to look bleak with a dominant ridge of high pressure over the western U.S.
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There really isn't much to talk about as far as snow and avalanche conditions. There's barely enough snow to travel around. Chances for triggering an avalanche are low. The snow that's on the ground will continue to get weaker the longer we go with no storms. This weak snow isn't a real concern right now but certainly could be down the road. Stay tuned.
General Announcements
This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.