Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Friday - February 17, 2017 - 7:21am
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The snow pack is mostly stable and the avalanche danger is generally LOW. Backcountry travelers should still continue to evaluate steep terrain, and practice safe travel techniques by only putting one person on a slope at a time. Expect the danger to rise over the weekend with new snow and wind in the forecast.
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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

Winds are light and southwesterly and temperatures at 10,000' are in the low 20's. Look for developing clouds ahead of an approaching system. Mixed bag best describes the snow surface and a variety of wind and sun crusts abound.

weather

Clouds will be on the increase with mostly cloudy skies by this afternoon. Some rain, with snow at higher elevations, is expected this afternoon and will continue through early Saturday morning. A lull is expected Saturday morning before picking up again Saturday afternoon and evening and continuing into Sunday. Sunday looks to be the most active period with conditions improving Monday.

Today

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. Widespread blowing snow before noon. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. High near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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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.