Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Skyline Area Mountains Issued by Brett Kobernik for Monday - January 15, 2018 - 6:41am
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Chances of triggering an avalanche are decreasing as more time since the last storm passes. However, the avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on the steep west, north and east facing slopes above around 9000' or so. Buried faceted (sugar) snow is nothing to toy with and will often cause avalanches long after we think it can.




special announcement

Be sure to join us at Big Pine Sports on Thursday, January 25th for a free avalanche presentation. DETAILS HERE

We are offering a Motorized Backcountry 101 avalanche class on February 10th. DETAILS HERE

current conditions

It was another pleasant day in the mountains on Sunday with mild temperatures and light wind. Riding conditions remain good in settled powder on the shady aspects. Unfortunately, this is where you can still find avalanche trouble. Continue to keep your slope angles low if you are in the upper elevation more northerly facing terrain. If you experience collapsing or cracking of the snowpack, this is mother nature warning you about avalanche danger.

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general announcements

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