Observation: Abajos

Observation Date

1/18/2024

Observer Name

Colin Tucker

Region

Abajos

Location Name or Route

Top of old ski hill

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Persistent weak layer of faceted snow between 0 and 30 cm above soil surface.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

9,500'

Comments

Blue mtn ski hill 1/18/24

N37.859343° W109.438988°

9540 feet elevation

20° nw aspect

<5% slope

72 cm deep snow

Profile

40-72 cm 4 finger slab

30-40 cm fist +

10-30 cm fist facets

0-10 cm Sugary facets

Snowpack did not collapse on extended column test.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates