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Observation: Abajos

Observation Date
2/26/2022
Observer Name
Matthew Cozart
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
North Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Pretty much all the Northerly facing aspects ( NE,N,NW) had collapsing and whomping on even the low angle areas. I didn't even attempt to see what the glades were like today. Heavy wind loading was found even in the trees. When the sun was touching the new snow, several stuffs began. Route execution is crucial.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
The snow has started to bond well to itself but not the old snow. I saw several small slabs that other people had triggered the days before.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,000'
Comments
Be safe traveling out there. I saw many groups working there way up the drainage today. I'd recommend knowing where you are going. More people walking over each other may trigger an aspect that you are near.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable