Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Saturday morning, January 11, 2020
Little change. Though the odds of triggering an avalanche decrease with each passing day, the danger remains MODERATE. Human triggered avalanches involving wind drifted snow are possible on steep slopes right around treeline and above that face N-NE-E. Old, hard wind slabs are most likely to be found downslope from ridge crests, and special attention should be paid to those slopes that have steep convexities or blind break overs. In some areas, a triggered wind slab may step down into a buried weak layer causing a deeper and more dangerous avalanche. Most other terrain has generally LOW danger.
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Special Announcements
Our non-motorized Backcountry 101 avalanche class has been scheduled for February 15, 16. The cost is $150. The course starts with a 4-hour classroom session the night of the 15th followed by a day in the field. It's a great way to increase your avalanche awareness and backcountry travel skills. Check back for sign up details.
Grooming: The Hart's Draw road has been recently groomed to 70's Flat.
Weather and Snow
Skies cleared off yesterday afternoon making for a sunny and beautiful, if not cold day in the mountains. Northerly winds picked up in the afternoon, averaging 15-20 mph along ridge tops before swinging around to the SW early this morning. Today look for mostly sunny skies in the morning with increasing clouds by afternoon as the first system in an active pattern begins to spread over the region. This multi-day orographic storm event will favor the northern and central mountains but it looks like we could get a shot of snow on Monday.
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.