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Overall, the avalanche danger rating is LOW as we generally have safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. Pay attention to the snow surface on the southerlies. If you start seeing rollerballs or the snow becomes damp and unsupportable, it's time to get out of there or change your aspect to a cooler, more shady slope.
Recent Activity
No new avalanche activity was reported yesterday.
Snow and Weather
This morning, under mostly clear skies, there is currently an inversion in the mountains, with temperatures ranging from the upper teens to the low 30s °F. Winds are blowing from the south at speeds of 5-10 mph with the occasional gust to 15 mph.
Today, we can expect another beautiful day with overall calm winds, and clear skies. Clouds will begin to build by the afternoon, into the evening. Temperatures will climb into the upper 30s °F this afternoon, and winds will remain from the south with speeds of 5-15 mph.
Overnight, conditions will rapidly change as a cold front moves through the area late this evening into the early morning hours of Tuesday. Temperatures will drop, and snowfall will develop around 1 AM. Peak snowfall rates will occur during the early morning hours of Tuesday, but light snowfall could linger through the day. Expect 1-4" of new snow by Wednesday morning.
The wind and sun have taken their toll on the snow surface. Sun crusts on the sunnies are commonplace, and on the shadies you can expect stiff wind board on many upper elevation slopes and soft settled powder in the wind and sun-sheltered terrain.
Additional Info
Just wanted to share a fun brain nugget to discuss on the drive or skin track. Did you know that when the avalanche danger rating is at EXTREME that at that danger level, it only accounts for 1% of avalanche fatalities and that the LOW danger rating accounts for 7% of avalanche fatalities? Why do you think this is the case?
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.