Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Thursday - December 31, 2015 - 7:49am
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The avalanche danger is an elevated MODERATE today on slopes steeper than 35 degrees that face W-N-E. We are currently in a low probability - high consequence phase for triggering a deep and dangerous avalanche in these areas. Stick to slopes less steep than 35 degrees or choose a southerly facing aspect for safer riding conditions today.
special announcement

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

Winds, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat.
weather

Today

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

New Year's Day

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -25. South southeast wind around 15 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -15. South wind around 15 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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.