Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Thursday morning, February 6, 2020
The avalanche danger is MODERATE on steep slopes at upper elevations that have recent deposits of wind drifted snow. Recent drifts are recognizable by their smooth, rounded appearance and cracking is a sign of instability. Most other terrain has generally LOW danger.
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Weather and Snow
Weather: NW ridgetop winds blew in the 20 -25 mph range with gusts into the 40's most of the day yesterday. Under mostly cloudy skies they'll continue to be blustery today. A chance of snow is possible as a storm system tracks by to the north. Dry conditions follow through Saturday with the next system moving in on Sunday.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
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.