Observation: North Creek - Abajo Mtns.

Observation Date

3/2/2018

Observer Name

Hardesty, Wilson, Dressel

Region

Abajos » North Creek - Abajo Mtns.

Location Name or Route

Upper North Creek

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

South

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Gusts to strong; another dust event for the mountains today.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Dense Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Plenty of wind and sun damage but still good riding conditions in sun and wind sheltered terrain. Plenty of south and and westerly aspects completely scoured.

Surface hoar noted in localized terrain but laying over...perhaps more upright in more protected areas.

RR and diurnal squares noted in localized areas. Some areas will have a weak snow surface for poor bonding with additional snowfall provided it has not degraded or healed in coming days.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

General poor structure though mostly dormant* for the time being. Additional wind loading noted but not optimal wind speeds for classic wind drifts. Hard slabs possible in isolated terrain.

Comments