Abajos

An isolated or MODERATE danger exists on steep, upper elevation slopes that face NW-N-SE. The danger is generally isolated and spotty, with old, hard wind slabs existing between heavily scoured surfaces. Suspect slopes that have a smooth, rounded appearance or that feel and sound hollow like a drum. Most other terrain has generally LOW danger.

The final report on the avalanche fatality in Farmington Canyon is complete. You can read it here. Our deepest condolences go out to the friends, family, rescuers, and everyone affected by this tragic accident.

Our Backcountry 101 avalanche course has been scheduled for February 15, 16. The cost is $150. The course starts with a 4-hour classroom session the night of the 15th followed by a day in the field. It's a great way to increase your avalanche awareness and backcountry travel skills. Click here to register. A huge thanks to Moab Gear Trader for sponsoring this course. Please visit them for all your winter backcountry needs.

It should be a beautiful day in the mountains with mostly sunny skies, light northwesterly winds, and high temps in the upper 20's. Dry conditions continue into Sunday when clouds will begin to build ahead of a shortwave trough that will bring a chance for light snow Sunday night into Monday. A brief ridge will build on Tuesday before the next short wave on Wednesday.

The most exciting thing in snow world may be the most recent grooming done on the Hart's Draw road up to Monticello Lake. Otherwise, snow conditions are a mixed bag out there right now.

NWS Weather Forecast.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

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

This forecast is from the U.S. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.