Sawatch
SnowpackKreston Rohrig · Dec 23, 2017 · Sawatch
Weather
Stormy winter weather. Snow and blowing snow dominated a fully grey sky. Swirling winds increased from moderate to strong throughout the day, predominately from the W. Significant wind-loading on multiple aspects. Cold temps
Snowpack
It was hard to distinguish the amount of new snow, as strong winds were transporting snow rapidly. New slab formation was evident NTL & ATL, but remained very soft. Slabs formed from snowfall on 12/21 and today range from 8" to 12"+ (combined). No shooting cracks or collapses were observed. BTl, new snow is falling on a mixed bag of facets and depth hoar.