Sawatch

Avalanche

Katherine Winter · Dec 24, 2021 · Sawatch

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Weather

Light winds and light S-1 precipitation in early afternoon with increasing to S1 - Over

Snowpack

Variable depths and conditions with shallower snowpack on Southern aspects and bare wind scoured conditions on most aspects ABT. NTL was supportive on skis but punchy and unsupportive on foot. BLT was mostly unconsolidated with a wet/warm surface layer as the new snow was starting to accumulate. NTL held stiff wind slabs in the upper 1/2 of the snowpack. ECTN23@85cm CT13@85 CT30@68

Avalanche

None observed -