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