Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Skyline Area Mountains Issued by Brett Kobernik for Friday - March 17, 2017 - 6:49am
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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.




current conditions

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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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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