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Observation: Abajo

Observation Date
4/9/2016
Observer Name
K Andrews
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
Abajos - Horsehead Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Rain
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
The weather was warm with periodic precipitation. The precip was rain down below, but turned to graupel as we climbed up.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
The snow was mostly saturated and punchy. There had not been a freeze up there in some time. We did find nicer snow that was skiable in the north-facing trees off of Horsehead.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
There was a small amount of supportable snow, but mostly it was saturated and "sink to the ground" type snow on all aspects except north. Yuck!
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Saturated and punchy snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate