Sawatch

Avalanche

Jesse Yelverton · Nov 10, 2020 · Sawatch

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Weather

SW light wind. Notable warming, snow falling from trees.

Snowpack

Spot probed to find the patch of summer snow. 20cm of basal facets on talus.

Avalanche

Old wind slab pocket. 15 cm crown, 10 feet wide ran 30 feet. NE aspect near treeline. Also noticed small avalanche opposite valley- W aspect, D1, solid debris.