Sawatch

Avalanche

USAFA OAP · Dec 21, 2019 · Sawatch

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Weather

See above for Loc/Asp/Elev Sky- FEW Wind - WSW Light Precip - NO Temp - -4C @ 1430 - warming throughout the day BloSno - NO

Snowpack

Saddle, 11,600ft, ENE, 25deg slope SH on surface in protected areas 0cm-32cm - F hard, adv. FC - CTM Q1 SC, CTM Q2 RP 32cm-40cm - 1F RG SH @ 40cm - no failure observed 42cm-70cm - 1F RG 70cm - SH - CTM Q1 SC 71cm-85cm - 4F RG/DF 85cm - NSF, CTH Q2 RP, CTH Q2 RP, CTM Q1 SC, ECTN 85-120cm - F, DF Surface - 2mm SH PS problem was confirmed on E-NE facing slopes NTL. Tests and observations showed stubborn results, but high quality fracture character. Hard to get to fail, but in the right spot could produce a large avalanche.

Avalanche

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