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Observation: Abajo

Observation Date
1/6/2017
Observer Name
Dustin Randall
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
North creek rd
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
clear blue skies and cold
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
5 to 6 inches of new snow, the first 4 with a thin crust on top. Continued wind loading on existing drifts. With three taps from the elbow the top 5 to 6 inches gave way.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
There was enough snow fall to cover some previously dry ground even with the winds. All existing slabs received more loading from the slightly wet snow from last night.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
32°
Winds stayed high, new trees down on the road and a couple of mature live trees uprooted.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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