Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Tuesday - February 27, 2018 - 7:06am
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The avalanche danger is MODERATE today but keep in mind that most accidents occur when the danger is trending down from considerable. Weak, sugary, faceted snow still exists at the base of the snowpack, and the potential for triggering an avalanche up to 3' deep remains. The danger is greatest on steep terrain, right around treeline and above that faces NW-N-E, particularly in areas that are overlain with wind drifted snow. Be alert to fresh wind loading today and avoid slopes with recent deposits of wind drifted snow. Most low elevation and south facing terrain offers LOW danger.




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current conditions

It's been a big week for the Abajo Mountains. Buckboard Flat has received 14-16" of snow since Wednesday afternoon, with as much as 2' up high. We still have some catching up to do but it's finally looking like winter up there. Kevin Dressel has been getting out regularly and reported excellent conditions from Saturday.

Wind, temperature and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

It's looking a lot better up there but still thin in places, particularly on sun exposed slopes. Kevin Dressell photo.

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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.