Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Friday - December 25, 2015 - 7:33am
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE. This means that natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are likely. New snow combined with strong winds have created unstable avalanche conditions, particularly on upper mid to upper elevation northerly facing aspects. Stay off of and out from under steep slopes today. Backcountry travel is not recommended for folks who do not have excellent route finding and avalanche awareness skills.
special announcement

This advisory will provide detailed snow, avalanche and mountain weather information on weekends. During the week, general information and a danger rating will be provided.

current conditions

Winds, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat.
weather

Christmas Day

Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. High near 19. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 40 mph becoming west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a north northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.
general announcements

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.