Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Tuesday - March 8, 2016 - 7:07am
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New snow and winds from the Monday-Tuesday storm has created a MODERATE avalanche danger for recently deposited wind slabs on the lee sides of ridge crests and terrain features in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain primarily on NW-N-E aspects. Look for signs of instability such as cracking in the snow surface, and characteristic smooth rounded pillows of freshly drifted snow.




special announcement

The Abajo / Blue Mountain advisory provides detailed snow, mountain weather, and avalanche information on weekends. During the week, an overall danger rating will be provided with current condition information available through the weather links below.


current conditions

The Abajo Mountains picked up 3-5" from the Monday-Tuesday storm. This will improve conditions a bit, but a variety of hard surfaces abound underneath. In addtion, the strong March sun will quickly crust over the new snow on sun exposed slopes. For current winds and temperatures, see the links below.

Winds, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat.

Snow totals at Camp Jackson.
recent activity
weather

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. North wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 15 mph.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 46.
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.