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Forecast for the Skyline Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik on
Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023
The overall danger rating is MODERATE today.
Human triggered avalanches are possible but not all that likely.
The most likely place to trigger a small avalanche is on steep upper elevation terrain with recent deposits of wind drifted snow.
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Weather and Snow
Current Conditions: A few more inches of snow trickled in on Monday, bringing totals to about a foot since Sunday. The new snow is VERY low density powder. Riding conditions remain as good as they get. It was probably the coldest winter night with temperatures dropping to -5˚F. There was a slight bump in wind speed overnight from the west along the highest terrain. It wasn't much but it may have moved a little snow.
Mountain Weather: We'll have sunshine today with temperatures getting into the mid teens. Northwest wind should remain relatively light. Sunshine continues for the next few days with gradually warming temperatures. The next chances for snow start early next week.
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During my fieldwork on Monday, I did not find the new snow very sensitive. I did not see any avalanche activity. I didn't experience any cracking or collapsing. The stability tests I performed on the upper layers of the snowpack had good results. Things look good to me. That said, don't let your guard down. Watch for any cracking of the snow surface. Avoid steep terrain with thick drifts of wind blown snow. If you're not pushing it into the most radical upper elevation terrain, you''ll have a safe powder day today.
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