Abajos
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is MODERATE on steep, upper elevation, wind drifted slopes that face NW-N-SE. The danger is generally isolated and spotty, with drifted areas existing between heavily scoured surfaces. Suspect slopes that have a smooth, rounded appearance or that feel and sound hollow like a drum. Non-wind loaded slopes have generally LOW danger.
Special Announcement
We are very sad to report an avalanche fatality that happened on Saturday, January 18 above Farmington Canyon. An 18-year-old, male snowmobiler was caught, fully buried and killed. Preliminary info available HERE. forecasters re-visited the scene on Sunday, and we'll have a full report available in the coming days. 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.
Snow and Weather
It was a nice day in the mountains yesterday with sunshine, a few high clouds, and light northwesterly winds. Look for increasing clouds and southeasterly winds today ahead of a Pacific trough moving into the region. High temps will be near 30 degrees. Light showers could begin late tonight but the main energy should arrive tomorrow morning. It's not a big storm but we'll take what we can get. 2"-4" are possible.
Upper elevation exposed slopes are wind damaged, but I'm getting reports of good, soft, settled powder conditions in sheltered locations.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')
General Announcements
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.