Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Monday morning, January 27, 2020
The avalanche danger is MODERATE at upper elevations where shallow but possibly sensitive new drifts will be forming along the leeward sides of upper elevation ridge crests and terrain features. Most other terrain offers generally LOW danger. Always carry appropriate rescue gear practice safe travel techniques by only putting one person on a slope at a time.
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Weather and Snow
3"-4" of dense snow has fallen at 9000' with maybe a couple of inches more up high. NW winds overnight have averaged 10-15 mph but will be on the increase today bumping up into the 20-25 mph range. Another 1"-2" before the storm moves on sometime late this morning or early afternoon. Clearing could be rapid with a possibility for sunny skies this afternoon. Look NW winds to increases into the 20-25 mph range. High temps will be in the mid 20's. A transitory ridge will build on Tuesday, followed by another trough on Wednesday that looks like it will be diving south.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')
Recent Avalanches
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.