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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020
New snow should not affect the hazard much and the avalanche danger will remain generally LOW today. If totals come in on the higher end, watch for the formation of shallow drifts on the leeward sides of upper elevation ridge crests. Marginal refreezes overnight have resulted in wet, punchy conditions at mid and lower elevations. Stay off of steep slopes that are punchy, wet, and sloppy.
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Weather and Snow
Weather: Today look for increasing clouds and snow showers this afternoon with 2"-4" possible. SW winds will average 10-15 mph and high temps will be in the upper 30's. On Friday, the much anticipated mid-level low will move inland off the Southern California coast. Taking a southern track, this storm could produce a decent shot of snow for us, or it could clip by to the south. Stay tuned.
Snowpack: Spring-like conditions are in effect with melt-freeze crusts on sun exposed slopes that become wet and punchy during the day. 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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