WOUS45 KABQ 021508
AVAABQ
NMZ213-031400-

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Avalanche Watch
Taos Avalanche Center
Relayed by National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
808 AM MST Fri Feb 2 2024

The following message is transmitted at the request of the Taos
Avalanche Center.

The Taos Avalanche Center in Taos has issued a Backcountry
Avalanche Watch.

* WHAT...The avalanche danger is currently Moderate. A significant
  winter storm will intensify throughout the Northern NM mountains
  today, pushing the avalanche danger to High at all elevations 
  by Saturday, February 3, 2024.

* WHERE...Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and Columbine Hondo
  Wilderness above 8,000 feet.

* WHEN... In effect from Fri 07:00 MST to Sat 07:00 MST.

* IMPACTS...The winter storm will bring 12 to 20" of snow
  (1.5-2.0" SWE) and increasingly strong winds. Large dangerous
  natural and human-triggered avalanches are likely throughout the
  day Saturday.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Dangerous avalanche
  conditions will develop today. Careful snowpack evaluation,
  cautious route finding and conservative decision-making are
  essential for travel in the backcountry today. This Avalanche
  Watch is scheduled to expire on 07:00 February 3rd. Check back
  with the Taos Avalanche Center to see if we extend or upgrade to
  an Avalanche Warning over the next 24 hours.

Consult http://www.taosavalanchecenter.org or www.avalanche.org
for more detailed information.

Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

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