Abajos

Conditions are about to change! A powerful storm will move into the region this evening bringing strong winds and heavy snowfall to the mountains. Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected through the weekend.

It looks like we are finally going to get some snow and it should be a good amount. Currently, things are calm before the storm. Skies are clear, temperatures are in the single digits, and southwest winds are blowing 10-15 mph along ridgetops. Look for increasing southwest winds and clouds developing later this afternoon as a powerful atmospheric river moves in from California. Deep moisture on southwesterly flow will begin to deliver heavy snow after sundown and it looks like it's going to be a wild night up there. Up to a foot of snow seems likely by Friday morning with continued snowfall throughout the day. 12-18 inches seem likely from this event although some models are calling for more.

Use these links for current conditions.

NWS forecast for the Abajo Mountains.

Snow totals and temps at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals and temps at Camp Jackson (8858')

This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.