Sawatch

Avalanche

Kreston Rohrig · Jan 12, 2018 · Sawatch

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Weather

Wintry morning with obscured skies, cold temps, and significant snowfall (rate-S2). Winds were light to moderate, often swirling through the trees. Snowfall decreased throughout the day and valley skies started to open up after 12pm.

Snowpack

5-6" of new snow was observed on the main roadway around the lake (closed to vehicles). Small drifts were forming in open/exposed areas. No natural snowpack conditions were tested, as we kept our sleds to the main winter roadway.

Avalanche

None observed