Observation: Abajo

Observation Date

2/4/2018

Observer Name

Kevin Dressel

Region

Abajos

Location Name or Route

North Creek to Jackson Ridge

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Northwest

Wind Speed

Moderate

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Cracking and collapsing on ridge. Faceted snow on the ground and surface hoar in some areas

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate