Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Tuesday - January 24, 2017 - 6:53am
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The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE and human triggered avalanches are likely in steep, wind drifted terrain. Be on the lookout for fresh drifts and unstable wind slabs on the lee sides of ridge crests and terrain features such as gully walls, and sub ridges on all aspects in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain. At mid elevations, the danger remains CONSIDERABLE on steep slopes that face NW-E-SE. The avalanche danger is MODERATE at low elevations.




special avalanche bulletin

The Abajo/Blue Mountains received 2' of snow over the weekend. Blowing snow from strong winds on Monday have created deep drifts and dangerous avalanche conditions. Backcountry travelers need to possess excellent route finding skills, and avalanche terrain should be avoided.

special announcement

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.

Backcountry 101 Avalanche Class

We will be offering a Backcountry 101 avalanche class on Feb 3, 4. This course will include a night classroom session and a day in the field. Cost is $125 with proceeds to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center Moab. For more information or to sign up go here.
current conditions
weather

Tuesday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
general announcements

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The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.