Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains
Issued by Brett Kobernik for
Monday, December 13, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
There is a CONSIDERABLE danger in mid and upper elevation northeast, north and northwest facing slopes that received around a foot of wind drifted snow on Thursday. Human triggered slab avalanches are likely on these slopes. Increasing southwest wind may drift snow and increase the danger especially along the higher ridges.
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Weather and Snow
Mountain Weather
We'll see clouds moving through today with ridgetop high temperatures in the upper 20s. Southwest wind will be on the increase today and especially on Tuesday. The next storm moves through Tuesday night into Wednesday and may bring around 6 inches of snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
New Snow
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Description
A layer of sugary faceted snow from October storms is acting as a persistent weak under the newest storm snow. Human triggered slab avalanches are likely in the right locations. This problem exists above about 9000' in elevation on northeast, north and northwest facing slopes steeper than 35 degrees.