Avalanche forecast

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Highlights

You'd be hard pressed to trigger an avalanche today, because let's face it... there's hardly enough snow to move around on. However, a few old wind drifts on the leeward side of the highest terrain may react to our additional weight. And remember... even a small avalanche this time of year will reveal a myriad of season ending obstacles. So, if you're hiking, hunting, snowshoeing or out for a high elevation peak bagging circuit you'll want to look for and avoid any steep, wind drifted slope.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1

    Ted and I visited the south half of the range Friday and found avy conditions pretty straight-forward... there's not much going on at the moment. However, Tuesday's storm added a little fresh snow to the high country and there might be an old, lingering wind drift along the leeward side of the highest ridges. And while today's drifts may react to our additional weight, it's easy not to get into trouble, because wind slabs are a cinch to detect by their fat, round, and often chalky looking appearance. The bad news is... even a small wind drift can easily knock you off your feet and take you for a nasty ride through rocks, deadfall, or stumps.

    And remember- just 'cause you can see it from the road doesn't means it's good to go. Our high mountain passes dump us off in avalanche terrain. I think about early season roadside attractions like Murdock Bowl off the Mirror Lake Highway or Wolf Creek Bowl near highway 35 and Wolf Creek Pass. Easy grabs... right? Even though it might not seem like there's enough snow to avalanche, today you'll want to avoid any steep, wind drifted slope.

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Snow and Weather

NOWCAST-

A weak weather system brought a few high clouds to the region overnight, keeping temperatures rather warm and currently registering in the mid to upper 20's. Winds are light and northwesterly, blowing just 10-20 mph even along the highest peaks.

FORECAST-

A beautiful day is on tap with mostly sunny skies, light winds, and high temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 30's

FUTURECAST-

High pressure brings dry weather along with a warming trend through the weekend.

White from far... but far from white. With only 12"-20"of total snow depth, a road ride or a few turns on a low angle grassy meadow are the only games in town.

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General Announcements

I will update this forecast as conditions change and then once winter kicks you can expect the usual daily forecasts issued by 07:00... or perhaps earlier :)

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