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Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Friday morning, February 7, 2020
The avalanche danger is MODERATE on steep slopes at upper elevations facing N-E-S that have recent deposits of wind drifted snow. Recent drifts are recognizable by their smooth, rounded appearance and cracking is a sign of instability. Most other terrain has generally LOW danger.
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Weather and Snow
After blowing in the 20-30 mph range with gusts into the 40's for most of the day yesterday, NW winds started backing off around midnight last night. Low clouds are hanging over the mountains this morning but we should see partly sunny skies later today. NW ridge top winds will be moderate, with high temps in the upper 20's. An active weather pattern is bringing heavy snowfall to northern Utah and north-central Colorado but unfortunately, we are being left high and dry. The next cold front will drop down from the NW Saturday evening bringing us a chance for snow on Sunday.
Kevin Dressel was out and about yesterday and reported variable snow conditions but he was able to find some decent, settled powder in sheltered areas. Read his observation here.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
Beautiful morning! Webcam image courtesy of Kevin Dressel.
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