Snowpack

Observation: Abajos

Kevin DresselAbajos
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Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading

The new snow was bonded well to the old snow surface that was a crust on most slopes, even in north facing trees at 10000'. I was able to see briefly into North Creek. The big East facing slopes had the typical crossloading look to them from the wind during the storm but didn't see any natural avalanches. I still stayed out of the main drainage for the day

Snowpack

About 8" new snow at the parking lot and 12" above 10000'. Good powder skiing on all aspects unless the sun got to it at all. It did get a little thicker on the ski out below 9000'