Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Saturday - March 25, 2017 - 7:19am
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The avalanche danger is generally LOW in the Abajo Mountains.




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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

High clouds are starting to move in from the west, southerly ridge top winds are averaging 20 mph along ridge tops, and 10,000' temperatures are in the low 30's. The Abajos picked up a couple inches of snow Thursday night above about 10,000'

Traditionally a wet month, March has been tough on our snowpack and we are currently at 74% of normal. Most south facing slopes are dry ground all the way up to the tops of the peaks, and patches of ground are showing on east and west facing slopes as well. Trail heads are melted out, and access for motorized users is difficult. I'm afraid it's time to bid farewell to winter in the Abajos.

weather

Mostly clear skies this morning will give way to clouds this afternoon as the next weak storm system moves into our area. We may see an inch or two of new snow later in the day. Southwesterly ridge top winds will blow in the 20-30 mph range. Daytime high temperatures will be in the low 30's at 10,000'. Sunday will see some clearing before and active pattern sets in for next week.
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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.