Observation: Abajos

Observation Date
2/4/2019
Observer Name
Thomas Crumrine, Joanna Onorato
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
Abajo Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
A wind out of South-West had created large snow drifts and cornices along the ridge lines. Snow had also deposited into large slabs along the east facing bowls.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Comments
While touring along the ridge line around Abajo Peak we saw evidence of the fresh snow from Sunday morning storm. The strong winds that accompanied the storm had deposited snow into obvious wind slabs. While on low angle terrain, in the trees, we did feel small collapses. The snow was noticeably denser as we descended into the lower elevations of the woods east of North Creek Road.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates