Observation: Abajos

Observation Date
12/16/2020
Observer Name
Chris Benson
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
North Creek and Abajo Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Moderate (10-15mph) Northwesterly winds at 12,000'. No visible snow transport today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Northerly winds on 12/15 have stripped northerly aspects near and above treeline and deposited little snow on southerly slopes.
Comments
Looking at the southeast face of Abajo peak. Lots of wind transport and little to no snow.
Wind deposited on Jackson ridge, likely from 12/15 wind event. Snow looked fairly thick along the ridge, perhaps as the trees on the north (right) side acted like a snow fence. Again, little to no snow in the south-facing start zones.
North Creek Pass. Not enough snow to present avalanche hazard, but this thin snowpack is likely faceting and will be a weak layer underneath future snow loads. Some wind loading can be observed in the upper right portion of the slope.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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