Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Friday - March 31, 2017 - 7:30am
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Today will be a day of changing conditions as wind and new snow create a corresponding rise in the avalanche danger. The danger this morning is generally LOW, but will quickly rise to MODERATE as the day progresses. The danger will be highest on steep slopes above tree line that face NW-N-E. Backcountry travelers will need to maintain a high level of awareness, as fresh drifts and wind slabs form on the leeward sides of ridge crests and terrain features. Look for signs of instability such as cracking in the snow surface, and avoid steep slopes with recent deposits of wind drifted snow.




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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.

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A significant storm system will affect our area today and tomorrow with 4-7" of snow possible by tomorrow morning. Today look for snow, and breezy southeast winds in the 20-25 mph range. High temperatures at 10,000' will be in the mid to upper 30's. Snow will linger through the night with clear, dry weather lined up through the weekend.

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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.