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Observation: Abajo

Observation Date
2/18/2018
Observer Name
Kevin Dressel
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
North Creek, Spring Creek Saddle
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Strong gusty winds.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Mostly wind affected, damp down low

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
High winds with crossloading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Same
Comments

Went up for a quick look in the afternoon. The high winds have really scoured most slopes. Some areas where it was starting to look better are now back to showing bare ground in spots

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate