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Observation: Abajo

Observation Date
12/30/2016
Observer Name
Dustin Randall
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
Old ski hill to Abajo peak, to coolie pass, down north creek rd
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
warm and clear
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
creamy, on north and east sheltered terrain . Wind crust on exposed ridges. some dirt patches on south facing slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
very weak layer faceted snow on ground, shallow snow pack overall. Winds on the high ridge tops, transporting snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Persistent weak layer on the ground will create future persistent slab problems with more snow loading.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate