Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Saturday - November 28, 2015 - 7:39am
bottom line

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 announcement

The Utah Avalanche Center Moab has begun issuing weekend advisories for the Abajo / Blue Mountains. General information will be provided during the week.
current conditions

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.
Avalanche Problem 1
type aspect/elevation characteristics
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELY
UNLIKELY
SIZE
LARGE
SMALL
TREND
INCREASING DANGER
SAME
DECREASING DANGER
over the next 24 hours
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.

weather

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.