Due to lack of snow cover, we have discontinued regular advisories for the Abajo Mountains. We will continue to monitor conditions and will resume regular advisories if snowfall dictates. Find a conditions summary and weather links below.

Snow coverage in the Abajos is very lean. At about 30% of average snow depths range from 10"-18" on shady aspects, while most of the south facing terrain is bare ground.

Weak, sugary, faceted snow exists near the ground on northerly aspects making an unstable base for future snow loads. Though currently unlikely, If you wandered into some very steep, extreme, north facing terrain, you may be able to trigger a persistent slab avalanche but these areas are far and few between, and are easily avoided. The lack of coverage alone is enough to keep you out of this kind of terrain.

Snow is in the forecast this week and I'll keep you posted as to how things shape up.

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

Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')

Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')

Pretty much says it all.

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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.