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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Friday morning, January 17, 2020
Strong southerly winds over the past several days have continued to blow and drift snow and the avalanche danger remains MODERATE at mid and upper elevations. Look for fresh drifts to form today on slopes facing NW-N-SE. Recent wind drifts will be recognizable by their smooth rounded appearance, and cracking is a sign of instability.
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Weather and Snow
Stop me if you've heard this before - strong southerly winds have been cranking for the last 24 hours and continue to do so. A fast-moving storm system is blasting through the area this morning bringing with it a chance for a couple of inches of snow before it exits the area this afternoon. SW winds will blow in the 20-30 mph range with gusts in the 40's before swinging around to the NW as the storm exits the region. High-pressure will build through the weekend with dry conditions remaining through mid-week. A return to a more active pattern is being advertised for later next week.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Abajo Peak (11,000')
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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.
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