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Observation: Abajos
Observation Date
12/15/2020
Observer Name
MATTHEW COZART
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
North Creek Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Saw wind drifts up to 5 feet on most Southeast facing slopes and in trees on East facing aspects. Rocks are being exposed right next to large drifts as well.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Problem #2 Comments
New snow on all aspects was making a collapsing sound along the way up to Cooley pass. Saw many small cracks as well above 9500 on NNE aspects.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate