Observation: Abajos

Observation Date

1/9/2024

Observer Name

Colin Tucker

Region

Abajos

Location Name or Route

North Creek Road 2

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Problem #1 Comments

33 inches deep, mostly new snow from weekend.

Light new snow 21-33 inches

Slightly denser new snow 10-20 inches

Faceted depth hoar 4-10 inches

Dense almost icy layer 0-4 inches

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Snow column collapsed at top of weak layer (around 10 inches above soil surface) extended column test pat 29.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

High

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

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