Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Monday - February 15, 2016 - 7:37am
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A MODERATE avalanche danger exists on steep slopes in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain, and on shady, northerly aspects where it is still possible to trigger an avalanche to the ground on weak, sugary, faceted snow. Elsewhere the avalanche danger is generally LOW.
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The Abajo / Blue Mountain advisory provides detailed snow, avalanche and mountain weather conditions on weekends. General information and an overall danger rating will be provided during the week.

current conditions


It's a mixed bag of spring like conditions out there. Wind and sun have taken their toll on the snow surface in exposed areas. Soft, powder-like snow can be found on sheltered, shady aspects. Varying degrees of breakable crust can be found on sunny slopes, with supportable corn snow developing on due south aspects.


Winds, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat.

Snow totals at Camp Jackson.
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weather

Washington's Birthday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Very windy.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
general announcements

Let me know what you are seeing down there by posting an observation here.  You can also call me on my cell phone at 801-647-8896

To receive this advisory by email go here.

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.