Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Tuesday - January 17, 2017 - 6:56am
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE on steep, upper-mid to upper elevation slopes that face the north half of the compass. Watch for areas of wind drifted snow on the lee sides of ridge crests and terrain features, such as gully walls and rock outcrops. It is possible that an avalanche triggered in these areas could fail on weak, sugary snow near the ground. Out of the wind zone and at lower elevations the danger is mostly LOW.




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The Abajo/Blue Mountain avalanche advisory will provide detailed information on the weekends. During the week, general information and a danger rating will be posted.

current conditions

About a foot of new snow trickled in to the Abajo/Blue Mountains last week and conditions have significantly improved. Wind exposed slopes are still showing some grass, but leeward and sheltered areas are filling in and snow depths now range from 2-4' at mid and upper elevations.

For real time weather data click on the links below:

Winds, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak.

Snow totals at Camp Jackson.

weather

Drier weather will begin to take over the area through mid week with a more active pattern returning by Thursday.

Abajo/Blue Mountains weather forecast.