Sawatch

Snowpack

Anonymous · Feb 18, 2017 · Sawatch

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Weather

Just west of Buckeye Peak; South aspect; 12,000' Full sun, light winds up to 10mph, Temps mid 30s F

Snowpack

120cm total depth for hasty pit profile; .5" melt freeze crust at the surface; 2" 2 finger hard new snow on top of 18-20" of consistent 1 finger hardness with no evidence of any shear layers, gradually transitioning 2-4 finger hardness beginning at 45cm depth all resting on top of 5-6" of depth hoar. Large buried rocks surrounded by large faceted grains mid snow pack.