With spring conditions in full effect, this advisory will be updated on Friday and Monday barring a significant change in the weather and or avalanche conditions. Conditions are generally predictable at this time with daytime heating increasing the danger for wet slide activity. Timing is everything and it is important to be off of steep slopes as they become wet and sloppy.The presence of an overnight freeze helps to stabilize conditions each day. The lack of a re-freeze constitutes a trend of continued instability. Check the weather links under current conditions for current and overnight temperatures.
La Sal Mountains
We had a solid refreeze in the mountains overnight with temps dropping to 21 degrees on Pre Laurel Peak, and 26 in Gold Basin. Supportable corn snow can be had on SE through SW aspects. The difficulty will come in finding one of these slopes that has snow on them. Extreme, upper elevation north facing slopes are still harboring some dry snow while just below they are turning into a transitional snow pack with a melt freeze crust on top, and moist facets underneath.
La Sal Weather Data
Wind speeds and temperature at 11,700' on Pre-Laurel Peak.
New snow totals and temperature at Geyser Pass Trailhead.
New snow totals and temperature in Gold Basin.
Abajo / Blue Mountains
Spring conditions and overall low coverage remain the order in the Abajos.
Abajo / Blue Mountains Current Weather
Winds and temperature on Abajo Peak.
Snow total at Buckboard Flat.