Abajos

Heavy snowfall and strong winds will increase the avalanche danger today. New and wind drifted snow will increase the likelihood for human triggered avalanches primarily on steep north through easterly aspects. Avalanches trigggered in the new snow have the potential to step down into buried weak layers of sugary faceted snow causing a deeper, and much more dangeorus avalanche. Avoid slopes steeper than 30 degrees in these areas.

On all other slopes the danger will rise commensurate with the amount of snow we receive. Suspect steep slopes that have more than about 6 inches of new snow. Be alert to changing conditions. Look for red flag signs of instability such as cracking, collapsing, heavy snowfall, and wind drifted snow, all indicators that it's time to avoid avalanche terrain.

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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.