Avalanche forecast

Skyline

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Avalanche danger

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline
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Highlights

Overall, the avalanche danger rating on the Skyline is LOW.

There may be a few scattered areas along the higher ridges where you could get a wind slab to crack out.

A "pockety" MODERATE danger rating exists along the upper elevation north through east through south facing steep slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2

    During my travel on Thursday I poked and prodded at LOTS of wind drifts and wind slabs. I was not able to get anything to crack or release. They were stubborn and seem welded into place now. I'd still use caution on the bigger steeper slopes in the upper elevations. To get anything to crack out you'll need a slope approaching 40˚ now. If you avoid steep slopes with cornices or recent deposits of wind drifted snow, you'll avoid any avalanche danger today.

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We are putting on a Backcountry 101 avalanche class for motorized users next week, February 17 & 18. We will do online presentations on Friday evening and a full day out in the mountains on Saturday.

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Recent Activity

There was pretty widespread natural avalanche activity along the corniced ridge lines during Wednesday's strong wind. Most of these avalanches weren't all that large but a few could've caused a person harm. The avalanche in the photo below is the largest one that I found. I definitely wouldn't want to get caught in a slide like that.

Snow and Weather

Current Conditions: It was a gorgeous day in the mountains on Thursday with sunny skies and cool temperatures. The riding conditions took a hit from Wednesday's strong wind. A temperature inversion is upon us again with ridgeline temperatures in the low to mid 20s and readings down in the canyons in the teens or even single digits. The wind has been calm to light from the north.

Mountain Weather: It will be another lovely day in the mountains with plenty of sun and high temperatures around 30˚F or a bit warmer. The wind will be light from the south and may increase slightly late today. The next three days look similar although we'll see clouds on Saturday. The next storm is advertised for midweek. It doesn't look huge but hopefully it'll provide a much-needed refresher.

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