Abajos

The avalanche danger is MODERATE on steep upper elevation, wind drifted slopes that face NW-N-E where it is still possible to trigger an avalanche on a buried, persistent weak layer of sugary, faceted snow. Thinner snowpack areas and slopes with steep, rocky, more radical terrain are the most likely places to trigger an avalanche. Most other terrain has generally LOW danger.

Southerly winds cranked in the 20-40 mph range yesterday before backing off around midnight. A passing Pacific trough will continue to deliver unsettled weather to the region for the next 24 hours. Today look for a few light showers and occasional partly sunny skies. Westerly winds will be mostly light with high temps in the upper 20's. Monday looks to be mostly sunny followed by a cut-off low moving into the region on Tuesday and then another system on Friday. None of these systems currently look to be big producers but every little bit helps.

NWS Weather Forecast.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

Snowpack Discussion

Overall conditions are variable and crusty with dry, soft snow available only on sheltered northerly aspects. Time and warm temperatures have helped stabilize the snowpack but it's still possible to trigger a deep and dangerous avalanche on a buried persistent weak layer of sugary, faceted snow. This weak layer exists on slopes that face NW-N-E, and thin snowpack areas consisting of steep, rocky terrain are the most likely trigger points.

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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.