Abajos

The avalanche danger is LOW and generally stable snow conditions exist. Low danger doesn't mean no danger and it may still be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep, wind loaded slopes or in an area of rocky, more radical, northerly facing terrain that has an underlying weak snowpack. And, with warm temperatures on tap, be alert for loose wet activity on sun-exposed slopes later in the day. Practice safe travel protocol - only put one person on a slope at a time, and always carry appropriate rescue gear - beacon, probe, shovel, and know how to use it.

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Weather: A very warm and beautiful day is on tap. We'll see sunny skies, light northwesterly winds shifting to southwesterly, and high temps soaring to near 40 degrees. Dry and warm conditions will continue tomorrow but we'll see increasing southwest winds ahead of the next storm system. Hold on to your hats - by tomorrow afternoon winds could gust as high as 45 mph, and by tomorrow night gusts could reach 70 mph! Snow should begin on Monday and continue into Tuesday.

Snow conditions: It's a mixed bag out there right now but yesterday we were pleasantly surprised to find good, settled powder on an open, NE facing slope. Other slopes have a variety of wind and sun crusts and sheltered terrain is still your best bet for good snow.

NWS Weather Forecast.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')

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.