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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Tuesday morning, March 10, 2020
The avalanche danger is generally LOW and mostly stable snow conditions exist. As the day heats up be aware of the potential for loose, wet activity. Stay off of steep slopes that become wet or punchy.
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Weather and Snow
Weather: Today look for partly sunny skies, moderate SW winds, and highs in the mid 30's. Unsettled weather on a SW flow will continue through the week. A weak storm will bring showers and a chance for 1"-2" of snow on Wednesday, followed by another system Friday-Saturday. Details remain uncertain.
Snowpack: Spring-like conditions are in effect with melt-freeze crusts on sun exposed slopes that become moist during the day. Some of these slopes may be supportable in the morning with pre-corn like conditions. Northerly facing, wind exposed terrain is scoured and crusted, while some soft, powdery snow can still be found on sheltered aspects.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
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Low danger doesn't mean no danger and one should always be aware of the potential for avalanches when traveling in snow-covered mountains.
Always be on the lookout for signs of instability such as whoomphing, collapsing, or cracking in the snow surface. Signs of wet snow instability include roller balls, pinwheels, or small point release wet sluff avalanches.
Carry appropriate rescue gear - beacon, probe, and shovel - and know how to use it.
Practice safe travel techniques by only putting one person on a slope at a time.
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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.
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