Sawatch

Avalanche

Anonymous ยท Nov 26, 2014

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Weather

Wind was strong enough to transpor snow on the ridgeline. Cloudy.

Snowpack

Between 8 and 14 inches of recent snow . Wind crusts near the ridgeline had a depth of 1 inch. Winds likely came from the west/northwest. In open areas, there were wind lips as well.

Avalanche

No indicators of instability on skin track or on slopes skied. Slopes were around 30 degrees and less.