Another option to consider for finding winds is doing a OGE hover (if possible). The direction that uses the least amount of power will be in the wind.
Or find a point on the ground and set up a fixed angle of bank around it. See which way the wind pushes you. Also while flying, look at your ground track and the angle of crab you may have in.
Landing downwind, is not a bad thing. Have done it a fair amount due to some of the area's I land in. But, it has to be respected and any hint that it is not working, get out.