Forecast for the Abajo Area Mountains
Sunday morning, April 2, 2017
The avalanche danger is LOW and mostly stable snow conditions exist. It still may be possible to trigger an isolated wind slab in extreme, upper elevation, wind exposed terrain. Be alert to signs of wet instability such as roller balls or pinwheels as the day heats up and stay off of steep slopes if the get wet and sloppy.
Special Announcements
This will be the last regularly scheduled advisory for the Abajo/Blue Mountains.
Weather and Snow
A few clouds are about, winds are light and northwesterly, and 10,000' temperatures are in the high 20's. 3-5" of snow fell in the Abajos on Friday freshening things up a bit, bit a strong sun yesterday put a crust on all but the high elevation, sheltered, northerly aspects.
Normal Caution
Description
The avalanche danger is low and mostly stable snow conditions exist. Low danger doesn't mean no danger and you still may be able to trigger an isolated wind slab on the leeward side of a terrain feature in areas of more extreme terrain in the upper elevations. Continue to suspect smooth rounded pillows, and areas of drifted snow where even a small slide could carry you over rocks or cliffs.
With daytime heating, be alert to signs of wet snow instability such as roller balls, pinwheels, or sloppy wet snow, and get off and out from under steep slopes when these signs are present.
Additional Information
Mostly sunny skies will give way to developing clouds this afternoon and possibly a few sprinkles after 3:00 p.m. High temperatures at 10,000' will be in the upper 30's and SW winds will be light. Another storm is on track for Monday-Tuesday.
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The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.