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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Monday morning, February 10, 2020
Most terrain has generally LOW danger. An isolated or MODERATE danger exists on steep slopes at upper elevations facing N-E-SE that have deposits of wind drifted snow. Drifts are recognizable by their smooth, rounded appearance and they may sound or feel hollow like a drum. Approach steep slopes with blind convexities or break-overs with caution.
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Weather and Snow
No measurable snow fell in the mountains yesterday. SW winds blew in the 15-20 mph range with gusts into the 30's before backing off last night and shifting to westerly. Clouds this morning should give way to mostly sunny skies later today. Southerly winds will average 10-15 mph and high temps will be in the upper 20's. A dirty NW flow will keep chances of snow going all week to the north while we remain dry to the south. Our next chance for snow comes Friday-Saturday.
Kevin Dressel and I were out on Friday and found variable conditions with lots of wind affected snow. We still managed to find some good turning in the woods. Check out the week in review video below, it includes both the La Sal and Abajo Mountains.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
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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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