Abajos
Lawinengefahr
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Kernpunkte
Today there is a MODERATE avalanche danger on steep slopes that have recent deposits of wind drifted snow, primarily in upper elevation terrain that faces NW-N-SE. Look for signs of instability such as cracking in the snow surface, and avoid slopes that have smooth, rounded drifts. There also remains an isolated, MODERATE danger for triggering a dangerous avalanche 1'-3' deep on steep, rocky, north facing terrain that has an underlying weak and sugary snowpack. Most other terrain has generally LOW danger.
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Snow and Weather
The mountains picked up 4"-6" last night. Not a lot, every little bit helps! Overnight SW winds blew in the 15-20 mph range with gusts in the 30's. They've quieted down a bit this morning averaging 10-15 mph. 10,000' temps are in the low teens. We'll see a continued chance for snow today with perhaps a couple more inches possible. Winds will shift to the NW averaging 15-20 mph with gusts into the 30's. High temps will be in the low 20's.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')
National Weather Service point forecast.
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This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.