Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Skyline Area Mountains Issued by Brett Kobernik for Sunday - January 29, 2017 - 6:16am
bottom line

The majority of the terrain has a LOW avalanche danger today. There is a MODERATE avalanche danger along the highest and steepest terrain where recent wind drifted snow may be unstable still. Continue safe backcountry protocols by only putting one rider on a steep slope at a time and don't regroup at the bottom of avalanche paths.
current conditions

North wind had a quick spike in speed overnight and has slowed down again. Ridgetop temperatures are in the mid 20s. Riding conditions remain excellent on most aspects and at most elevations.
Avalanche Problem 1
type aspect/elevation characteristics
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELY
UNLIKELY
SIZE
LARGE
SMALL
TREND
INCREASING DANGER
SAME
DECREASING DANGER
over the next 24 hours
description

None of the drifts that we poked at on Saturday were sensitive and we did not experience any cracking. They seem fairly stubborn at this point but I would use caution along the highest and steepest terrain where they have formed over the last few days.
weather

It looks like a fairly nice day out today with some high clouds, mild temperatures and light wind. A ridge of high pressure will keep mild weather over our area for most of the week. The next chance for any snow accumulation looks like a small storm that might give us a little on Saturday.
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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