Abajos

The avalanche danger is generally LOW this morning but will rise to MODERATE today for wet snow avalanches on sun exposed slopes. The danger will develop first on east facing slopes followed by south, and then west. Low elevation, northerly aspects are also susceptible. Roller balls, pinwheels, and loose snow sluffs are signs of instability. Work with the sun, and get off of steep slopes as they become wet and sloppy. There also remains an isolated danger for triggering a wind slab, or an avalanche on a buried, persistent weak layer on steep, upper elevation slopes facing NW-N-E.

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High, thin cirrus clouds are moving through the area, and SE winds are on the increase averaging 20-25 mph along ridge tops. 10,000' temps are in the low 20's. Little change is in store over the next few days. We'll see mostly sunny skies through Thursday with daytime high temps in the low 40's, and overnight lows in the mid to high 20's. Southerly winds will blow in the 20-25 mph range with higher gusts along ridge tops. A weak, and disorganized system will bring clouds and a chance of snow showers on Friday.

Snotel totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snotel totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

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

National Weather Service point forecast.

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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.