Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Skyline Area Mountains Issued by Brett Kobernik for Friday - January 26, 2018 - 6:38am
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on steep slopes above about 9500' that face northwest, north and east. Human triggered avalanches are likely in this terrain today. Strong winds that drifted snow on Thursday along with new snow overnight has increased the avalanche danger. Buried weak snow near the ground is likely to collapse and cause avalanches.
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current conditions

The Skyline got a quick shot of snow last night with new snow amounts in the 3 to 7 inch range. It looks like the central portion of the Skyline from Pleasant Creek down through about Manti Canyon did the best with 5 to 7 inches. Fairview Canyon is in the 3 inch range.

The wind blew vary strong from the southwest Thursday afternoon. This transported snow into fresh drifts which are now hidden by the new snow. The wind continues to slow this morning.

Mountain temperatures are in the low teens currently.
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