Forecast for the Abajo Area Mountains
Saturday morning, November 28, 2015
The avalanche danger is generally LOW at this time. There is an isolated or MODERATE danger for triggering a stiff, shallow wind slab on upper elevation slopes steeper than 35 degrees that face the north half of the compass.
Special Announcements
The Utah Avalanche Center Moab has begun issuing weekend advisories for the Abajo / Blue Mountains. General information will be provided during the week.
Weather and Snow
Low snow, early season conditions prevail in the Abajo / Blue Mountains though we are off to a good start. Snow cover in the range varies from about 12" at the Dalton Springs Trailhead to 30" in sheltered areas near Cooley Pass. Wind and sun exposed terrain has less coverage, and there is a lot of grass poking through as well as bare ground exposed.
Winds, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat.
Wind Drifted Snow
Description
Isolated wind slabs may exist on the lee sides of ridge crests and terrain features at upper elevations on slopes that face the north half of the compass. Expect to find them further down the slope than usual. Mostly shallow, they shouldn't pose much of a threat, but taking a ride in these shallow and low snow conditions would be bumpy to say the least.
Additional Information
Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
General Announcements
This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always exist.