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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Saturday morning, January 18, 2020
The avalanche danger is MODERATE at mid and upper elevations on steep, wind drifted slopes that face NW-N-SE. Look for shallow drifts in the most recent snow that could become problematic if more than about 6" deep. In some cases, fresh drifts may cover older wind slabs that formed earlier in the week. 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.
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Weather and Snow
A fast but intense period of snow and wind moved through yesterday morning bringing 4" of snow to the mountains. Strong SW winds cranked through the morning before backing off and shifting to the NW around noon. This morning, skies are clear, temps are cold, and NW winds are light. A dirty ridge of high pressure will build over the area, bringing dry and calm conditions through the weekend. A weak, mid-level trough will bring unsettled conditions Tue-Wed. Models haven't come up with a consistent solution yet, but it's not looking like much either way.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')
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