Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Sunday - April 9, 2017 - 6:52am
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The avalanche danger is generally LOW and mostly stable snow condition exist. Be alert to signs of wet snow instability late in the day such as roller balls, pinwheels and sloppy wet snow. Stay off of steep slopes if these signs are present.




current conditions

Skies are clear and 10,000' temperatures are in the teens. Southwest winds have backed off into the 15-20 mph range after howling in the 30's for most of the night. Last night's cold temperatures provided a solid refreeze, and snow conditions today will be a mix of frozen hard, and wind scoured surfaces.

The snow is going fast in the Abajos and on Friday I took a road tour round the range. South facing slopes are mostly dry ground all the way to the peaks, and many SE and SW aspects are melted out as well. Ribbons of skiable snow remain on east facing aspects above 9000', and north facing snow is hanging in there though conditions are a marginal mixed bag on those slopes. Traiheads are melted out and there is 13" on the ground at Camp Jackson and 22" at Buckboard Flat.

From the east (04/07/17).

From the southeast (04/07/17).

From the southwest (04/07/17)

Snow totals, temperature and humidity at Camp Jackson (8858')

Snow totals, temperature and humidity at Buckboard Flat (8924')
recent activity

No recent avalanche activity to report.
weather

Today will be sunny and breezy with cooler than normal temperatures. 10,000' highs will be near 30 degrees. Dry, and gradually warmer weather is on tap through the week with no major storms in sight through the weekend.

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