Observation Date
3/19/2018
Observer Name
Kevin Dressel
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
North Creek Pass, Jackson glade, Abajo peak to the Old ski area
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Calm wind. Real nice day
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Good powder on the shady slopes up high with a slight crust felt underneath. The ridgeline I skied had many variations. Some really fun skiing, some that were so wind scoured it was treacherous. Down lower at the old ski area it was full on dust on crust. However halfway down the run where the slope angle was lower it wasn't bad at all.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I'm still avoiding steeper open slopes because of the buried weak layer at the ground. It still is dormant but not worth the risk. It's still there. About 3" of weak sugary faceted snow on the ground.
Avalanche Problem #1 Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
11,000'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Most of the snowpack is showing some strength but still about 3-4" of weak faceted snow on the ground. Total snow depth here at 11,000 ft is 44". This location probably has the most snow of anywhere in the range or close to it
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
