Sawatch

Avalanche

Chip Lmaar · Mar 16, 2016 · Sawatch

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Weather

High winds on ridgetops (near and above treeline) all day from the west, increasing in the afternoon. Lots of snow being transported onto east lee slopes. Temps near 30F

Snowpack

Near and below treeline snowpack on north and east aspects, in non-wind loaded areas showed no signs of instability.

Avalanche

one natural avalanche observed on a E aspect near treeline, wind-loaded slope.