Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Monday morning, February 17, 2020
Most terrain has generally LOW danger and mostly stable snow conditions exist. Low danger doesn't mean no danger. It may still be possible to trigger an isolated wind slab in upper elevation terrain on steep slopes facing N-E-SE. Drifts are recognizable by their smooth, rounded appearance and they may sound or feel hollow like a drum. Practice safe travel protocol and approach steep slopes with blind convexities or break-overs with caution.
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Weather and Snow
Look for decreasing clouds, light to moderate WNW winds, and high temps at 10,000' near 30 degrees. Skies will be mostly clear tonight and then clouds should again increase on Tuesday - residual energy from a broad trough situated over the central U.S. Dry conditions continue through the rest of the week with the crystal ball advertising the next storm for around Feb 24.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
The snow surface is pretty worked over. Kevin Dressel photo.
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.