Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Abajo Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Monday - March 19, 2018 - 7:17am
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Blowing and drifting snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the high country and the danger is CONSIDERABLE on steep, upper elevation, wind drifted terrain that faces NW-N-E.

Out of the wind zone the avalanche danger is MODERATE.

Low elevation terrain offers mostly LOW danger.
special announcement

Episode 7 of the UAC Podcast "Mastery and False Mastery - An Interview with 'Big' Don Sharaf" is live. With a snow career spanning over 30 years, Don has enough mileage in the mountains to have learned a thing or two, including the profound value of humility when staring into the face of the dragon. Listen in on our conversation about the idea of mastery and if such a thing can exist in the avalanche world. Check it out on ​the UAC blog, ITunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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current conditions

It's not over until it's over! Yesterday's storm brought another 10" to the high country and our man Kevin Dressel was up checking things out. Here is his report.

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

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
recent activity
weather

A gorgeous day is on tap with sunny skies, light NW winds and 10,000' highs in the mid 20's. Next chance for a storm is Thursday.


general announcements

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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.