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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Saturday morning, January 26, 2019
The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on steep wind drifted slopes, primarily in mid and upper elevation, wind exposed terrain, that has a W-N-SE aspect. Human triggered avalanches are likely in these areas. Lower elevation, and south facing terrain offers mostly MODERATE danger.
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Special Announcements
I'm very sorry to report that a snowmobiler was buried by an avalanche in Dark Canyon on the east side of the La Sal Mountains yesterday afternoon. His party was unable to locate him and search and rescue personnel will be undertaking search efforts today. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
We will be offering a Backcountry 101 avalanche course on Feb 8, 9. It's a great way to up your avalanche knowledge with both classroom, and hands on field instruction. Click here for more details and to register.
Weather and Snow
Skies are mostly clear and 10,000' temps are around 10 degrees. NW winds are relatively calm blowing in the 15-20 mph range along ridge tops. Today look for sunny skies and high temps in the low 20's. NW winds will continue to blow in the 15-20 mph with gusts to 25. There are no storms for the foreseeable future.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')
National Weather Service point forecast.
Recent Avalanches
Dustin Randall from ROAM Industry sent in these pics of recent avalanche activity up North Creek. It's been an active month up there.
This avalanche hit the road just before North Creek Pass. The terrain is not what one would always suspect.
General Announcements
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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.
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