Abajos

The avalanche danger is generally LOW and mostly stable snow conditions exist. Low danger doesn't mean no danger and it may still be possible to trigger an isolated wind drift in steep, upper elevation, wind affected terrain. Even a small avalanche triggered in the wrong area can have devastating consequences. Practice safe travel techniques and keep an eye toward subtle terrain features that may harbor lingering instabilities.

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Weather: Skies are cloudy and SW winds are cranking ahead of the next storm system that will again largely avoid us. This one is on a split flow with a closed low off of the Southern California coast tracking south, while another moves through to the north. Today look for cloudy skies, moderate to strong SW winds, and high temps in the mid to upper 30's. A chance for a trace of snow is possible. As the trough moves through tonight we may pick up a couple of inches of snow. Look for clearing skies tomorrow with sunny and dry conditions returning for the week. Uggh.

Snowpack: The snowpack in the Abajos is holding up okay with an average depth greater than 4'. To be sure, areas with weak, sugary, faceted snow exist, but in general, the snowpack is mostly supportable. Most surfaces are have suffered the effects of wind and sun, but some soft snow can still be found in sheltered areas.

NWS Weather Forecast.

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

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.